Multifunction Shoehorn

Abstract

Multifunction shoehorn comprising at least one base, and at least one central structure, characterized in that the central structure comprises at least one vertical or substantially vertical wall, U-shaped or substantially U-shaped, and with a first upper end and a second end lower, where the lower end is attached to the base; and the upper end comprises at least one groove or guide.

Claims

1. Multifunction shoehorn comprising at least one base (1), and at least one central structure (2), characterized in that the central structure (2) comprises at least one vertical or substantially vertical wall, U-shaped or substantially U-shaped, and with a first upper bound and a second lower bound, where: the lower end is attached to the base (1); the upper end comprises at least one slit or guide (4).

2. Multifunction shoehorn according to the first claim, characterized in that it comprises at least one vertical element (3) configured as a handle and/or handle.

3. Multifunctional shoehorn according to claim 2, characterized in that the vertical elements (3) comprise a handle-type element in their upper part.

4. Multifunctional shoehorn according to the first claim, characterized in that the central structure (2) comprises a relief (5) and/or a recess in its lower part.

5. Multifunction shoehorn according to the first claim, characterized in that the central structure (2) comprises a projection (7) in its upper part.

6. Multifunction shoehorn according to the first claim, characterized in that the vertical elements (3) comprise height adjustment means (6).

7. Multifunction shoehorn according to the first claim, characterized in that it is made of a resistant material and/or with a tubular structure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, where for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented: Next:

[0034] FIG. 1.—Shows a general view of the multifunction shoehorn

[0035] FIG. 2.—Shows another general view of the multifunction shoehorn.

[0036] FIG. 3.—Shows an embodiment with various slots and/or guides.

[0037] FIG. 4.—Shows the invention made with tubular profiles

LIST OF REFERENCES

[0038] 1. Base [0039] 2. Central structure [0040] 3. Vertical element [0041] 4. Slit and/or guide [0042] 5. Relief [0043] 6. Height adjustment means [0044] 7. Projection

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0045] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which there are shown by way of illustration specific preferred embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is understood that other embodiments may be used and logical structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. To avoid details not necessary to enable those skilled in the art to carry out the detailed description should therefore not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0046] Specifically, the present invention proposes a multifunction shoehorn comprising at least one base 1, with at least one central structure 2; which is characterized in that the central structure 2 comprises at least one vertical or substantially vertical wall, U-shaped or similar, and with a first upper end and a second lower end, where the lower end is joined to the base 1; and where the upper end comprises at least one slit or guide 4.

[0047] So that for larger diameter garments, the user uses the entire perimeter of the central structure 2; and for smaller diameter garments, the user uses the perimeter defined by the slits or guides 4 that comprise the vertical wall of the central structure 2.

[0048] In other words, a shoehorn is achieved that allows the placement of different garments regardless of their resistant characteristics, without the need to modify or adapt the morphology of the shoehorn itself to the requirements of the garments.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the shoehorn will comprise at least one handle as a vertical element 3, which will preferably comprise a handle-type element in its upper part. And that it may have projections forward and/or backward, so that the shoehorn can be turned towards the user, once it has been placed on the ground.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment of the above, the vertical elements 3 will comprise height adjustment means 6, so that they can be adapted to different users, while allowing the use of the device from different positions according to eventual needs.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, the central structure 2 comprises a relief 5 and/or a recess in its lower part, so that only the U-shape defined in the upper part of the central structure 2 remains.

[0052] This relief 5 will be used so that the user can pass the heel without having any interference with the device itself, which facilitates its use and improves the ergonomics of the maneuver that the user must perform.

[0053] In another preferred embodiment, the central structure 2 comprises a projection 7 in its upper part, which facilitates the introduction of the garment in the first section of the U-shaped frame, avoiding the problems that the user may have due to the difficulty of overcoming the voltage generated by, for example, a stocking.

[0054] Preferably, the shoehorn will be made of a resistant material and/or with a tubular structure, so as to guarantee the complete integrity of the shoehorn during the garment donning operations.

[0055] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from the one indicated by way of example, and to which it will also reach the protection that is sought as long as its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.