Shoe pocket and method of use
DCFirst Claim
1. A shoe comprising:
- an upper;
a sole connected to the upper;
a recess formed in the side of the sole;
an insert with a top surface, a closed bottom surface and sides, and wherein the insert has at least one opening at a side configured to receive an object;
whereby the surfaces and perimeters of the object received make substantial contact with the internal elements of the insert; and
including a means for securing the insert within the recess including a cam locking mechanism carried on a joining member comprising a cam, an aperture formed on a recess interior wall and the cam and joining member comprising a movable connection between the cam and a tab;
whereby said cam locks, or "snaps" into the aperture upon placement of the insert into the recess; and
whereby when said tab is depressed the movement of the joining member releases the cam from the aperture to permit removal of the insert.
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Abstract
A shoe pocket, formed within the sole of footware such as a shoe, for storing objects such as keys, credit cards, matches, cigarettes, money clips, change, or specialized inserts. The shoe pocket comprises one or more recesses formed anywhere on the sole of the shoe, but preferably under the arch of the shoe, and with an opening to one side of the sole of the shoe. In one embodiment the object to be stored is placed directly in the recess in the sole of the shoe. In another embodiment, a housing is permanently affixed within the recess to receive the objects desired to be stored. In further embodiment, the housing is configured to receive an insert. The insert may itself be an object desired to be stored, such as a pedometer, a small computer, a calculator or other similar device, or the insert may be used to hold smaller objects such as keys, credit cards, etc., before being placed in the housing. In another embodiment, the housing is formed of a rigid material and provides arch support for the shoe. The invention also includes a method of storing objects within a pocket in the sole of the shoe.
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15 Claims
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1. A shoe comprising:
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an upper; a sole connected to the upper; a recess formed in the side of the sole; an insert with a top surface, a closed bottom surface and sides, and wherein the insert has at least one opening at a side configured to receive an object;
whereby the surfaces and perimeters of the object received make substantial contact with the internal elements of the insert; and
including a means for securing the insert within the recess including a cam locking mechanism carried on a joining member comprising a cam, an aperture formed on a recess interior wall and the cam and joining member comprising a movable connection between the cam and a tab;
whereby said cam locks, or "snaps" into the aperture upon placement of the insert into the recess; and
whereby when said tab is depressed the movement of the joining member releases the cam from the aperture to permit removal of the insert. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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