Combination shoehorn, shoe counter clip and sock applier

Details Combination shoehorn, shoe counter clip and sock applier Combination shoehorn, shoe counter clip and sock applier

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Calvert, John J. (Department: 3765)

Apparel apparatus

Putting on or removing garments

Boot and shoe

C223S112000, C223S113000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06868997

ABSTRACT:
A combination shoehorn, shoe counter clip and sock applier is disclosed which comprises a generally U-shaped funnel portion having a pair of elongated handles secured thereto and extending upwardly and outwardly from opposite sides thereof. The counter clip is secured to the outer rearward surface of the funnel portion with the upper end thereof extending above the upper rearward end of the funnel portion to define a sock support. The counter clip is secured to the funnel portion in such a way so as to create a space therebetween at the lower end of the counter clip and the funnel portion. When the device is used to assist in placement of a shoe on the person's foot, the counter of the shoe is positioned within the space between the counter clip and the funnel portion so that the individual is able to maneuver the shoe as required since the shoe is securely held in the space between the counter clip and the funnel portion. The device may also be used to assist a person in donning his or her socks. In such a case, the funnel portion and the counter clip are inserted into the open upper end of a sock with a portion of the sock being placed over the upper end of a counter clip to securely attach the sock to the device. The device may then be maneuvered to pull the sock upwardly onto the person's foot through the use of the elongated handles.

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