US20050160631A1 - Apparatus for covering a spiked shoe - Google Patents
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Abstract
An apparatus for covering a spiked shoe. The apparatus fits over the spiked shoe and covers the spikes. The apparatus includes a non-slip sole.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/539,393, filed on Jan. 27, 2004.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates generally to footwear and, more particularly, to an apparatus for covering spiked shoes.
- 2. Related Art
- Many athletic tracks are now of the new all purpose variety. These tracks necessitate that runners maintain sharp spikes on their shoes. On many tracks there are asphalt or concrete areas that dull the spikes very quickly. Often runners will try to maintain the sharpness and are observed walking on their heels to protect their toe spikes. This can sometimes cause cramping in the calf muscles. Additionally, these asphalt or concrete areas are also very slippery when walked on in spikes.
- Many track facilities also have aluminum or wood bleachers. Many track teams sit together in the bleachers as they await their next event because they are not allowed on the infield. These bleachers become pockmarked with tiny holes from shoe spikes. These tiny holes ruin the bleachers and cause splintering or small metal burrs. It is conceivable that many of these facilities will soon ban spikes from the bleacher areas.
- Additionally, many track events take place in the spring and in the fall when the weather is unstable. Events take place even if there is inclement weather.
- To offset some of these problems, athletes carry their regular athletic shoes with them out on the field. These spikeless shoes are usually somewhat bulky and after they change, the athletes need to carry around their track shoes.
- Thus, there remains a need in the art for an apparatus to cover a spiked shoe that is lightweight and having a non-slip sole which may be worn in inclement weather.
- It is in view of the above problems that the present invention was developed. The invention is an apparatus for covering a spiked shoe. The apparatus fits over the spiked shoe and covers the spikes. The apparatus includes a non-slip sole.
- In one aspect of the invention, the athletes would carry the apparatus out on the field when they were in an event. When they were done with their event, each athlete would simply slip the apparatus over the spiked shoe. Thereafter, the athlete would be able to go anywhere without having to worry about the problems described above. The apparatus would particularly benefit athletes in short turn around events.
- Further features and advantages of the present invention, as well as the structure and operation of various embodiments of the present invention, are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of the specification, illustrate the embodiments of the present invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:
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FIG. 1 is a sectional side view showing an apparatus for covering a spiked shoe; -
FIG. 2 is a top view of the apparatus for covering a spiked shoe in a closed position in a first embodiment; -
FIG. 3 is a top view of the apparatus for covering a spiked show in an open position in a first embodiment; -
FIG. 4 is a side view of the apparatus for covering a spiked shoe in a second embodiment; and -
FIG. 5 is a top view of the apparatus for covering a spiked shoe in a second embodiment. - Referring to the accompanying drawings in which like reference numbers indicate like elements,
FIG. 1 illustrates anapparatus 10 for covering a spiked shoe (shown in phantom). For example, the spiked shoe may be a track shoe. Theapparatus 10 includes aninner sole 12. In the depicted embodiment, theinner sole 12 is made of a polyurethane elastomeric gel; however, those skilled in the art will understand that theinner sole 12 could also be made of cork, EVA foam, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam, or other similar materials. The gel inner sole may be made of, for example, polyurethane elastomeric gel such as disclosed by U.S. Pat. No. 5,994,450 herein incorporated by reference. The shoe spikes become immersed within the inner sole 12 without penetrating it. The inner sole must be thick enough to receive a standard spike length, or about 0.44 inch (11.11 mm). In some embodiments, theinner sole 12 can be removed and replaced. Theapparatus 10 also includes anon-skid sole 14. While the depicted embodiment ofFIG. 1 illustrates the non-skid sole 14 as having a heel, those skilled in the art will understand that the non-skid sole 14 may be heel-less. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a first embodiment of theapparatus 10 in a closed position. Theapparatus 10 includes a flexible, lightweight, waterproof, and breathable upper 20. The upper 20 provides an enclosure that receives the spiked shoe. The upper 20 has aninner portion 24 in which theinner sole 12 is mounted. The upper 20 has anouter portion 26 to which the non-skid sole 14 is mounted. - The
apparatus 10 includes aquick closing mechanism 16. In the depicted embodiment, the quick closing mechanism is a zipper. Thequick closing mechanism 16 is used to close the upper 20. For example, the upper 20 may be closed to contain the spiked shoe. Atop surface 18 of theinner sole 12 receives the spiked shoe. -
FIG. 3 illustrates theapparatus 10 in an open or unzipped position. In the depicted embodiment, thequick closing mechanism 16 includesfirst zipper half 16 a andsecond zipper half 16 b. The first and second zipper halves 16 a, 16 b meet together to close the upper 20. The apparatus also includes a shortelastic tongue 22. The shortelastic tongue 22 assists in holding the spiked shoe within the upper 20. -
FIG. 4 illustrates anapparatus 100 for covering spiked shoes in a second embodiment. Theapparatus 100 includes an inner sole 112, a non-skid outer sole 114, first and secondquick closing mechanisms 116, and an upper 120. In the depicted embodiment, thequick closing mechanisms 16 are zippers. -
FIG. 5 illustrates theapparatus 100 in a closed or zipped-up position. Atop surface 118 of the inner sole 112 receives the spiked shoe. - In operation, a user (not shown) opens up the
apparatus 10 using thequick closing mechanism 16. Once theapparatus 10 is open, the user places a foot having a spiked shoe into theapparatus 10. The user then closes theapparatus 10 using the quick closing mechanism. In the depicted embodiment, the user zips up the zipper. Thereafter, the user may walk around on theapparatus 10. - In view of the foregoing, it will be seen that the several advantages of the invention are achieved and attained.
- The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
- As various modifications could be made in the constructions and methods herein described and illustrated without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the foregoing description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative rather than limiting. For example, while the quick closing mechanism is shown as a zipper, other devices may be used. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims appended hereto and their equivalents.
Claims (12)
1. An apparatus for covering a spiked shoe comprising:
a flexible, lightweight, waterproof, and breathable upper, said upper having an inner portion and an outer portion, said inner portion adapted to contain the spiked shoe;
an inner sole mounted within said inner portion, said inner sole including a top surface adapted to receive a plurality of spikes of the spiked shoe, said inner sole having a thickness of a standard spike length;
a non-skid sole mounted to said outer portion; and
at least one quick closing mechanism adapted to close said upper.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said inner sole is made of a polyurethane elastomeric gel.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a material of said inner sole is selected from the group consisting of cork, EVA foam, polyethylene foam and polyurethane foam.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein there are at least two quick closing mechanisms.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said at least one quick closing mechanism is a zipper.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said inner sole has a thickness of about 0.44 inches.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said non-skid sole further comprises a heel portion.
8. An apparatus for covering a spiked shoe comprising:
a flexible, lightweight, waterproof, and breathable upper, said upper having an inner portion and an outer portion, said inner portion adapted to contain the spiked shoe;
an inner sole mounted within said inner portion, said inner sole including a top surface adapted to receive a plurality of spikes of the spiked shoe, said inner sole comprised of a polyurethane gel and having a thickness of about 0.44 inches;
a non-skid sole mounted to said outer portion; and
at least one quick closing mechanism adapted to close said upper.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 , further comprising a short elastic tongue connected to said upper.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein said at least one quick closing mechanism is a zipper.
11. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein said inner sole is removable.
12. An apparatus for covering a spiked shoe comprising:
a flexible, lightweight, waterproof, and breathable upper, said upper having an inner portion and an outer portion, said inner portion adapted to contain the spiked shoe;
an inner sole mounted within said inner portion, said inner sole including a top surface adapted to receive a plurality of spikes of the spiked shoe, said inner sole comprised of a polyurethane elastomeric gel and having a thickness of about 0.44 inches;
a short elastic tongue connected to said upper;
a non-skid sole mounted to said outer portion; and
at least two quick closing mechanisms adapted to close said upper.
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