BOOT HELPER

Abstract

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a device which facilitates donning boots. For individuals with back problems or the elderly, putting on boots can be quite bothersome due to the strain it may cause to the upper extremities and rear surfaces.

Claims

1. (canceled)

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3. (canceled)

4. (canceled)

5. A boot helper to facilitate putting on a boot, the boot helper comprising: a plate to function as a base of the boot helper; a first shoe place frame connected at a first end to a top surface of the plate and to extend substantially perpendicularly away from the top surface of the plate; a second shoe place frame disposed next to the first shoe place frame to be connected at a first end to the top surface of the plate and to extend substantially perpendicularly away from the top surface of the plate; a first boot hook disposed at a second end of the first shoe place frame to receive a first strap of the boot; a second boot hook disposed at a second end of the second shoe place frame to receive a second strap of the boot; and a curved member disposed between the first shoe place frame and the second shoe place frame at lower portions thereof to connect the first shoe place frame o the second shoe place frame.

6. The boot helper of claim 5, wherein the second shoe place frame is substantially parallel with respect to the first shoe place frame.

7. A method to put on a boot, the method comprising: supporting a sole of the boot on a top surface of a plate, such that the sole of the boot is disposed between a first shoe place frame having a first end connected to the top surface of the plate, and a second shoe place frame having a first end connected to the top surface of the plate; hanging a first strap of the boot on a first boot hook attached to a second end of the first shoe place frame; hanging a second strap of the boot on a second boot hook attached to a second end of the second shoe place frame; and securing at least a portion of a heel of the boot within a curved member connecting a bottom portion of the first shoe place frame to a bottom portion of the second shoe place frame.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:

[0005] FIG. 1 illustrates a boot helper, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

[0006] Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

[0007] Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention however the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.

[0008] The phrase in one embodiment is used repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms comprising, having and including are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.

[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a boot helper, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The boot helper includes boot hooks or holders 10 attached to a shoe place frame 16 creating a shoe place 12 the shoe place frame 16 attached to a metal plate 14. The boot helper has boot hooks a shoe place attached to the boot hooks; and a plate attached to the show place the plate supporting both the boot hooks and shoe place. All parts may be made of metal or any other suitable material. The method to put on a boot with loops near the open end of the boot. Examples of boots with loops on the open end are cowboy boots UGG brand boots and many others. Hang on boot hooks cowboy boot loops the cowboy boot loops located on a top opening of the cowboy boot; securing a heal end of the cowboy boot with a shoe place the shoe place attached to the boot hooks; and supporting both the boot hooks with the cowboy boot and shoe place with a plate the plate attached to the shoe place.

[0010] 4. The boot helper according to claim 3, wherein all parts are made of metal

[0011] While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention may be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention