Patent classifications
A47G25/80
Device for sock placement over and removal from a foot of a user
A multi-functional device comprises a device body defined by a first wall that includes a first inner face and a first outer face, a second wall that includes a second inner face and a second outer face, and a third wall that includes a third inner face and a third outer face. The second wall is connected to and extends from the first wall at a first interface on a first lateral side of the first wall. The third wall is connected to and extends from the first wall at a second interface on a second lateral side of the first wall. The multi-functional device comprises a hook arranged on the device body configured to facilitate removal of a sock from a foot of a user, and a plurality of ridges arranged on the device body configured to facilitate placement of a sock over a foot of a user.
FOOTWEAR REMOVAL DEVICE
Embodiments relate to a footwear removal device that includes two bases and a bridge connecting that two bases. Each of the bases has a front grip and a rear grip for catching the toe cap and the heel of the footwear, respectively. The bridge coupled to the two bases in a rotatable manner or a removable manner so that the bases and the footwear removable device can be folded or disassembled for carrying or storing. Each of the bases may be a single solid piece or comprise two parts that can be disassembled/assembled to change the overall length of the base. Embodiments provide a simple, inexpensive footwear removal device with a small number of components and are easy to assemble and carry.
ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR APPLYING AND REMOVING PROTECTIVE SHOE COVERS, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND PROTECTIVE COVERS
An assistive device for applying and removing a protective shoe cover from a shoe of a user includes a base, a shoe cover application mechanism supported by the base and configured to releasably receive and retain a protective shoe cover in an expanded state for applying the expanded protective shoe cover to a shoe, and a shoe cover removal mechanism supported by the base and configured to releasably grip a portion of a protective shoe cover fitted on a shoe for removing the protective shoe cover from the shoe. The assistive device may be stored in a device holder mountable to a vertical support surface. A protective shoe cover includes a non-rigid body, an elastic portion, and at least one device engagement element on the non-rigid body and configured to releasably engage an assistive device for at least one of applying the protective shoe cover to a shoe or removing the protective shoe cover from a shoe.
ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR APPLYING AND REMOVING PROTECTIVE SHOE COVERS, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND PROTECTIVE COVERS
An assistive device for applying and removing a protective shoe cover from a shoe of a user includes a base, a shoe cover application mechanism supported by the base and configured to releasably receive and retain a protective shoe cover in an expanded state for applying the expanded protective shoe cover to a shoe, and a shoe cover removal mechanism supported by the base and configured to releasably grip a portion of a protective shoe cover fitted on a shoe for removing the protective shoe cover from the shoe. The assistive device may be stored in a device holder mountable to a vertical support surface. A protective shoe cover includes a non-rigid body, an elastic portion, and at least one device engagement element on the non-rigid body and configured to releasably engage an assistive device for at least one of applying the protective shoe cover to a shoe or removing the protective shoe cover from a shoe.
Assistive devices for applying and removing protective shoe covers, and related systems and protective covers
An assistive device for applying and removing a protective shoe cover from a shoe of a user includes a base, a shoe cover application mechanism supported by the base and configured to releasably receive and retain a protective shoe cover in an expanded state for applying the expanded protective shoe cover to a shoe, and a shoe cover removal mechanism supported by the base and configured to releasably grip a portion of a protective shoe cover fitted on a shoe for removing the protective shoe cover from the shoe. The assistive device may be stored in a device holder mountable to a vertical support surface. A protective shoe cover includes a non-rigid body, an elastic portion, and at least one device engagement element on the non-rigid body and configured to releasably engage an assistive device for at least one of applying the protective shoe cover to a shoe or removing the protective shoe cover from a shoe.
Assistive devices for applying and removing protective shoe covers, and related systems and protective covers
An assistive device for applying and removing a protective shoe cover from a shoe of a user includes a base, a shoe cover application mechanism supported by the base and configured to releasably receive and retain a protective shoe cover in an expanded state for applying the expanded protective shoe cover to a shoe, and a shoe cover removal mechanism supported by the base and configured to releasably grip a portion of a protective shoe cover fitted on a shoe for removing the protective shoe cover from the shoe. The assistive device may be stored in a device holder mountable to a vertical support surface. A protective shoe cover includes a non-rigid body, an elastic portion, and at least one device engagement element on the non-rigid body and configured to releasably engage an assistive device for at least one of applying the protective shoe cover to a shoe or removing the protective shoe cover from a shoe.
DEVICE FOR PUTTING ELASTIC BOOTS ON A DOG
A device that assists with putting elastic or rubber dog boots on a dog's paws. The has two arms and a compression spring therebetween that assist in stretching the opening or aperture of an elastic boot and holding the boot opening in this expanded shape such that the boot can be easily put on the pet paw. The device can then easily be removed, leaving the elastic shoe on the dog.
ROTATING FOOTWEAR PLATFORM AND METHOD OF USING SAME
A rotating footwear platform comprising a base; a top configured to receive footwear of a user; a rotator rotatably coupling the top to the base to rotate the top relative to the base after one of more of the user steps onto the top in the footwear and steps out of the footwear and off the top, and the user steps into the footwear, onto the top, and steps off of the top with the footwear.
DISPOSABLE GARMENT AND DONNING SYSTEM
A donning system allows a user to don disposable garments without contaminating the exterior of the garment. The disposable garment is part of a garment package, which also includes a cuff by which the garment is loaded into and dispensed from the donning system. The cuff includes elements whereby multiple garments are simultaneously loaded, but the garments are dispensed and donned one at a time. The donning system can include multiple cartridges allowing the user to don multiple garments simultaneously, such as right and left gloves or shoe covers. The donning system can include multiple chambers allowing the system to dispense garments of different sizes.
DISPOSABLE GARMENT AND DONNING SYSTEM
A donning system allows a user to don disposable garments without contaminating the exterior of the garment. The disposable garment is part of a garment package, which also includes a cuff by which the garment is loaded into and dispensed from the donning system. The cuff includes elements whereby multiple garments are simultaneously loaded, but the garments are dispensed and donned one at a time. The donning system can include multiple cartridges allowing the user to don multiple garments simultaneously, such as right and left gloves or shoe covers. The donning system can include multiple chambers allowing the system to dispense garments of different sizes.