Shoecase

Abstract

A generally rectangular case for storing and transporting shoes. The case has at least one shelf member connected to an inner surface of each of the two side walls of the case for supporting at least one pair of shoes. A device is disposed along a predetermined portion of an outer perimeter of the front wall of the case for allowing such case to be opened and closed so that the shoes can be stored in and removed from the case.

1 . An apparatus for at least one of storing and transporting shoes, said apparatus comprising: 
 (a) a generally rectangular case made from a first predetermined material having a predetermined height, a predetermined width and a predetermined depth, said case including two side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall, a rear wall and a front wall;    (b) at least one shelf member made from a second predetermined material and connected to an inner surface of each of said two side walls for supporting at least one pair of shoes; and    (c) a means disposed along a predetermined portion of an outer perimeter of said front wall for allowing said case to be opened and closed so that such shoes can be stored in and removed from said case.    
   
   
       2 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said first predetermined material is manufactured from a durable, water resistant material.  
   
   
       3 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said first predetermined material is selected from the group consisting of plastic, treated cardboard, cloth, vinyl, leather and various combinations thereof.  
   
   
       4 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said second predetermined material is selected from the group consisting of plastic, cardboard, cloth, vinyl, leather and various combinations thereof.  
   
   
       5 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one shelf member is connected to each of said two side walls in said case by stitching each outer edge of said at least one shelf member directly to a corresponding one of said side walls.  
   
   
       6 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus includes a support means fastened to each of said two side walls for supporting said at least one shelf member when such at least one pair of shoes is placed thereon.  
   
   
       7 . An apparatus, according to  claim 6 , wherein said support means includes one of a U-shaped flap member having a hook and loop type fastener engageable with a corresponding hook and loop type fastener of each outer edge of said at least one shelf member and an L-shaped member.  
   
   
       8 . An apparatus, according to  claim 7 , wherein said support means is said U-shaped flap member having a hook and loop type fastener engageable with a corresponding hook and loop type fastener of each outer edge of said at least one shelf member.  
   
   
       9 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for opening and closing said case includes a zipper.  
   
   
       10 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus includes at least one strap member connected to a predetermined portion of each of said side walls for securing such at least one pair of shoes on said at least one shelf member when said case is being transported.  
   
   
       11 . An apparatus, according to  claim 10 , wherein said at least one strap member is connected to each of said two side walls by stitching.  
   
   
       12 . An apparatus, according to  claim 10 , wherein said at least one strap member has a hook and loop type fastener engageable with a hook and loop type fastener attached to each of said two side walls.  
   
   
       13 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus includes at least one strap member connected to each of said side walls between said front wall and said rear wall adjacent a top portion of said at least one shelf member for securing such at least one pair of shoes on said at least one shelf member when said case is being transported.  
   
   
       14 . An apparatus, according to  claim 13 , wherein said at least one strap member is connected to each of said two side walls by stitching.  
   
   
       15 . An apparatus, according to  claim 13 , wherein said at least one strap member has a hook and loop type fastener engageable with a hook and loop type fastener attached to each of said two side walls.  
   
   
       16 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus includes a handle member connected to at least one of said top wall outside of said case and a predetermined one of said side walls for lifting said case to transport such shoes.  
   
   
       17 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus includes at least two wheels connected to said bottom wall outside of said case for rolling said case along a predetermined surface.  
   
   
       18 . An apparatus, according to  claim 17 , wherein said apparatus further includes a retractable handle member connected adjacent said rear and top walls of said case for at least one of tilting, pulling and pushing said case.  
   
   
       19 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus includes at least two block members connected to said bottom wall outside of said case for stabilizing said case when resting on a predetermined surface.  
   
   
       20 . An apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is manufactured in various colors and prints.