Abstract

A press on shoe cover includes a bottom layer and at least one bistable spring band. The bottom layer is sized to cover at least a bottom of a shoe. The at least one bistable spring band is attached to the bottom layer. The at least one bistable spring band having a stable planar position and a bias coiling position. The stable planar position is configured to hold the bottom layer flat. The bias coiling position is configured to wrap the bottom layer around at least the bottom of the shoe. When the shoe cover lays flat on a surface and the bottom of the shoe is pressed down on the shoe cover, the bistable spring band is configured to move to the bias coiling position thereby wrapping the bottom layer around at least the bottom of the shoe and securing the shoe cover on the bottom of the shoe.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 3/16 - Overshoes
• A43B 3/00 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
• A43B 5/18 - Attachable overshoes for sporting purposes
• A43B 11/00 - Footwear with arrangements to facilitate putting-on or removing, e.g. with straps
• A43B 13/14 - SolesSole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
• A43B 23/02 - UppersBoot legs
• A43C 11/00 - Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes

Abstract

A press on shoe cover includes a bottom layer and at least one bistable spring band. The bottom layer is sized to cover at least a bottom of a shoe. The at least one bistable spring band is attached to the bottom layer. The at least one bistable spring band having a stable planar position and a bias coiling position. The stable planar position is configured to hold the bottom layer flat. The bias coiling position is configured to wrap the bottom layer around at least the bottom of the shoe. When the shoe cover lays flat on a surface and the bottom of the shoe is pressed down on the shoe cover, the bistable spring band is configured to move to the bias coiling position thereby wrapping the bottom layer around at least the bottom of the shoe and securing the shoe cover on the bottom of the shoe.

IPC Classes  ?

• A43B 3/18 - Devices for holding overshoes in position
• F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal frictionWound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
• A43B 11/00 - Footwear with arrangements to facilitate putting-on or removing, e.g. with straps
• A43C 11/00 - Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes