Boots – shoes – and leggings – Boots and shoes – Shoe attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2001-08-20
2002-10-01
Kavanaugh, Ted (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Boots and shoes
Shoe attachment
C036S00710R, C036S001000, C206S216000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06457266
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a footwear accessory, and more particularly to an overshoe which is worn over the regular shoe to protect against cold, dampness, etc.
2. Description of Related Art
There are a variety of overshoes available in the market place. For example, a conventional overshoe is thin and flexible to facilitate the carrying and the storing of the overshoe. This conventional overshoe can be easily carried in a pocket, handbag, etc., such that the overshoe can be put to use at any appropriate occasion. However, people are often apt to forget to carry the overshoe with them. In addition, the overshoe may be often misplaced.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary objective of the present invention is to provide an overshoe structure which is attached to a regular shoe such that the overshoe is always available.
In keeping with the principle of the present invention, the foregoing objective of the present invention is attained by an overshoe structure comprising a container for carrying the overshoe, and a means to attach the container to a regular shoe.
The foregoing objective, features and functions of the present invention will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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Harrison & Egbert
Kavanaugh Ted
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