Boots – shoes – and leggings – Boots and shoes – Shoe attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-21
2001-09-18
Sewell, Paul T. (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Boots and shoes
Shoe attachment
C036S042000, C036S132000, C036S03600C
Reexamination Certificate
active
06289612
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
I. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to footwear. More particularly, the present invention relates to footwear having a concealed cavity for storing personal items.
II. Discussion of the Prior Art
The task of carrying personal items on the person via traditional article-carrying means (such as purses, wallets, or the like) has several significant drawbacks. One major drawback relates to personal safety. In recent times, crimes involving theft from persons utilizing traditional article-carrying means have become increasingly common. Criminals oftentimes select their victims after assessing whether the person is likely to have certain valuables in their possession. In the case of women, for example, a purse may be viewed as an ample target for money, credit cards, and other valuables. In the case of men, thieves are skillful at detecting the presence of wallets in pockets or otherwise. Thus, carrying personal items via traditional article-carrying means presents an increased likelihood of being targeted by thieves.
Another significant drawback involves the inconvenience of carrying such traditional article-carrying means. Women, for example, oftentimes find it cumbersome and inconvenient to carry purses with them, particularly in crowded social environments such as dance clubs or bars. Moreover, many men find it uncomfortable to carry wallets in the traditional “back pocket” manner, which is known to cause certain lower back and/or leg pain.
The present invention is directed at eliminating, or at least reducing, the foregoing drawbacks associated with the prior art.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one broad aspect of the present invention, an article of footwear is provided having a foot-receiving portion, a sole portion coupled to the foot-receiving portion, and a heel portion coupled to the sole portion, wherein a concealed storage cavity is formed in at least one of the heel portion and the sole portion.
In yet a further broad aspect of the present invention, a method of carrying personal items is provided, comprising the steps of: (a) forming a concealed storage cavity within at least one of the sole portion and the heel portion of an article of footwear; and (b) storing personal items within said concealed storage cavity.
Still another broad aspect of the present invention involves a method of manufacturing an article of footwear, comprising the step of forming a concealed storage cavity within at least one of the sole portion and the heel portion of the article of footwear with the purpose of containing personal items of a wearer of the footwear.
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Arnold Troy
Sewell Paul T.
Spangler Jonathan
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