Shoe protector and floor covering aid
US5638614A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B3/16
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The shoe protector and floor aid is a slip on device having a sole with a toe guard and a heel guard. The toe guard has a tongue attached by a flexible joint. The tongue is then attached by straps to a right side guard and a left side guard which guards are attached to wings on the sole. The shoe protector is slipped over the users regular shoe and attached by retainer straps and buckles. The shoe protector is made of non-marring material to prevent damage to surfaces when used in construction and installing flooring. The material protects the wearers normal shoes when working and when kicking carpeting to position it for installation.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.