INSOLE COVERING SYSTEM

Abstract

An insole covering system for an insole removably positioned within a shoe includes a sleeve configured to receive the insole such that the insole is covered by the sleeve. The sleeve generally has a tubular structure with a top side opposite a bottom side and an exterior surface. The sleeve has an opening therein extending inwardly into the exterior surface from the bottom side, the opening providing access to an interior pocket of the sleeve, the interior pocket being configured to receive the insole of the user's shoe.

Claims

1. An insole covering system comprising: a shoe; an insole removably positioned within said shoe; a sleeve being configured to receive said insole such that said insole is covered by said sleeve, said sleeve comprising a tubular structure having a top side opposite a bottom side, said tubular sleeve having an exterior surface; and said sleeve having an opening extending inwardly into said exterior surface from said bottom side, said opening providing access to an interior pocket of said sleeve, said interior pocket being configured to receive said insole of said shoe; wherein said sleeve is formed of a cloth material, said cloth material being infused with copper.

2. The insole covering system of claim 1, wherein said cloth material comprises a natural fiber, a synthetic fiber, or combinations thereof.

3. (canceled)

4. The insole covering system of claim 2, wherein said cloth material is configured to add thickness to said insole.

5. (canceled)

6. An insole covering system comprising: a shoe; an insole removably positioned within the shoe; a sleeve being configured to receive said insole such that said insole is covered by said sleeve, said sleeve comprising a tubular structure having a top side opposite a bottom side, said tubular sleeve having an exterior surface, wherein said sleeve is formed of a cloth material, said cloth material being infused with copper, said cloth material comprising a natural fiber, a synthetic fiber, or combinations thereof; said cloth material being configured to add thickness to said insole; and said sleeve having an opening extending inwardly into said exterior surface from said bottom side, said opening providing access to an interior pocket of said sleeve, said interior pocket being configured to receive said insole of said shoe.

7. A method for covering and protecting an insole removably positioned within a shoe, said method comprising: removing said insole from said shoe; inserting said insole into a protective sleeve being configured to receive said insole such that said insole is covered by said sleeve, said protective sleeve comprising a tubular structure having a top side opposite a bottom side, said tubular sleeve having an exterior surface, wherein said sleeve is formed of a cloth material, said cloth material being infused with copper; said protective sleeve having an opening extending inwardly into said exterior surface from said bottom side, said opening providing access to an interior pocket of said sleeve, said interior pocket being configured to receive said insole of said shoe; turning said insole over so that said bottom side is facing downward toward a sole of said shoe and so that said top side is facing upward; and reinserting said insole into said shoe.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein said cloth material comprises a natural fiber, a synthetic fiber, or combinations thereof.

9. (canceled)

10. The method of claim 8, wherein said cloth material is configured to add thickness to said insole.

11. (canceled)

12. (canceled)

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

[0011] The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0012] FIG. 1 is a bottom isometric view of a insole covering system according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 4 thereof, a new insole cover embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

[0017] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 4, the insole covering system 10 generally comprises a shoe 12 with an insole 14 removably positioned within the shoe 12 and a sleeve 20 being configured to receive the insole 14 such that the insole 14 is covered by the sleeve 20.

[0018] The sleeve 20 generally comprises a tubular structure 22 having a top side 24 opposite a bottom side 26 and an exterior surface 28. In exemplary embodiments, the sleeve 20 may be formed of a cloth material comprising a natural fiber, a synthetic fiber, or combinations thereof. For example, the fiber combination of the cloth material may comprise a blend configured to achieve breathability and moisture-wicking, improving the comfort, freshness, and longevity of the shoe 12.

[0019] In some embodiments, the cloth material may also be infused with copper. A copper infusion could help improve a user's blood flow, reduce arthritic pain and muscle fatigue, and add antimicrobial properties to the sleeve 20. Alternative embodiments may infuse the cloth material with other additives configured to provide similar health and comfort benefits.

[0020] In some embodiments, the cloth material may be configured to add thickness to the insole 14, for example through strategic placement of a plurality of cushioning elements strategically positioned throughout the tubular structure 22. These cushioning elements may improve the comfort of the shoe 12. The added thickness may also act as a half-size filler for the shoe 12, improving the fit of the shoe 12 for the user.

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the sleeve 20 has an opening 30 therein extending inwardly into the exterior surface 28 from the bottom side 26, the opening 30 providing access to an interior pocket 32 of the sleeve 20. The interior pocket 32 is configured to receive the insole 14. The sleeve 20 may be manufactured in a range of sizes such that the interior pocket 32 can accommodate a range of shoe sizes and widths. For example, the sleeve 20 may be manufactured in a range of sizes designed for use with kids, women's, and men's shoe sizes having narrow, regular, and wide widths.

[0022] In embodiments, a decorative pattern or design (not pictured) may also be applied to the exterior surface 28. For example, embodiments may be manufactured in an array of colors or patterns using techniques such as dyeing, printing, embroidery, or combinations thereof. The decorative pattern or design could represent a multitude of interests or hobbies or could simply make the sleeve 20 more aesthetically pleasing.

[0023] In use, the insole 14 may be removed from the shoe 12 and inserted into the sleeve 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the insole 14 may be inserted into the opening 30. Then, as shown most clearly in FIG. 4, the insole 14 and the sleeve 20 may be reinserted into the shoe 12 with the bottom side 26 of the sleeve 20 facing downward toward a sole 16 of the shoe 12. For example, the bottom side 26 may face downward so that the opening 30 also faces downward and the sleeve 20 is completely covering the entire outwardly facing surface of the insole 14 where the insole 14 contacts the user's foot. For example, the user could then wear the shoe 12 without socks because the sleeve 20 would provide a layer of protection between the user's bare foot and the insole 20.

[0024] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0025] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word comprising is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article a does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.