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  Wearable reusable shoe coversUSPTO Application #: 20060086002Title: Wearable reusable shoe covers Abstract: A wearable, removable foot cover for covering a workman's boot or shoe, the foot cover comprising a liquid impermeable top cover, made as a continuous piece, the top cover having: (1) a top part, the top part covering a boot or shoe, the top part having sufficient height to cover a boot or shoe up the top of the boot or shoe, or to cover a boot or shoe up to the pant's cuff of the workman. The top part of the cover is preferably made from a material such as CORDURA® and also has: (2) a bottom part, or liquid impermeable sole, made from a material such as Tuff Tech© that covers the bottom part of the wearer's boot or shoe that is permanently attached or fixed to the top part. The wearable foot cover is attached to the wearer's foot by an elastic opening that secures the cover to the wearer's foot. As a variation another embodiment of the invention includes a strap that is attached to the heel or back of the top part. The strap may be stepped upon to facilitate removal of the cover without the wearer using the wearer's hands. (end of abstract) Agent: David E. Orr - Vancouver, WA, US Inventor: Don Vickers USPTO Applicaton #: 20060086002 - Class: 03600710R (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060086002. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/870,582 entitled Wearable Shoe Covers, filed on Jun. 18, 2004, and which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD [0002] The invention disclosed herein is related to working apparel; more specifically the invention is a reusable, wearable shoe cover. BACKGROUND [0003] Workmen who build repair or enhance homes and office spaces are required to keep neat and tidy the spaces they work in; however, while on the job, they are constantly in contact with dirty surfaces or soiling materials that will ruin or stain flooring and carpets. A typical scenario is that of a workman that unintentionally walks or steps in mud, concrete, paint or other materials, then must walk across a carpet or spotless floor. In most cases, the workman repeatedly puts-on and removes shoes as he or she re-enters a house or office space. [0004] It is clear that any means of protecting the home or office space from work-site and work material contamination is an absolute requirement of a worker. And an even more worthwhile protection means is one that eliminates time required to remove and put-on work-shoes or boots. SUMMARY [0005] In view of the foregoing, herein is disclosed a wearable shoe-cover, for the purpose of shielding a workplace, such as an office or home, from the effects of dirt, detritus or staining materials. [0006] In an exemplary embodiment, the wearable shoe-cover comprises a wearable foot covering, for the purpose of covering a shoe or boot, the foot cover secured to a wearer's foot by a an elastic expandable opening. The wearable foot covering is placed over a boot or shoe and is secured to the wearer's foot by elastic in the opening, which permits the wearer to quickly put on and take off the wearable foot covering. [0007] In a variation of the exemplary embodiment, the wearable shoe-cover worn on a first foot and includes a strap fastened to the heel of the foot cover, the strap used to hold the foot cover in place by lifting the first foot up and out of the foot cover, while the foot cover is held in place by a second foot placed on top of the strap. [0008] In the drawings and description that follow, the system and method disclosed in an exemplary embodiment will be seen to have several objects and advantages, the first being a shoe-cover that is tough and durable, and is able to withstand the rigors of being worn over work-shoes or boots that have been in contact with caustic materials. [0009] Another object and advantage of the invention is a wearable shoe-cover that is attractive and presentable. [0010] A second object is a wearable shoe-cover that may be washed and used again and again. [0011] And another object and advantage of the invention is a wearable shoe-cover that is inexpensive to make. [0012] And yet another object and advantage of the invention is a wearable foot covering that can be quickly put on over a boot or work-shoe and can also be removed quickly by using the strap to hold the foot cover in place while it is removed. [0013] The objects and advantages of the invention will appear from the disclosure to follow. In the disclosure reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made in details of the embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS [0014] FIG. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the embodiment comprising a reusable, wearable shoe-cover. [0015] FIG. 2 shows the exemplary embodiment in place over a work shoe, the foot cover fitting tightly over the shoe, and secured by the elastic opening. [0016] FIG. 3 shows a variation of the exemplary embodiment, which includes the strap for holding the foot cover while it is removed. [0017] In the drawings, each element is labeled with a three-digit number, where the first digit corresponds to the drawing or figure number, and the second and third digit designate an element in the embodiment of the invention. For example, 110 labels element 10 of the invention's embodiment in FIG. 1. In the figures, the following elements are labeled: [0018] 10 the top part of the wearable foot cover that covers the top outside of the wearer's shoe or boot. [0019] 20 the sole of the foot cover that encloses the soles of the wearer's shoe or boot. 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