Shoe-attachable containment device

Abstract

The embodiments are directed toward a containment device for attachment to an item of clothing, preferably a shoe. The device comprises a sheet of material folded to form a front portion, a back portion, and a cover piece. The cover piece is connected to one end of the front portion, while the back portion is connected to the other end of the front portion. The cover piece can fold over the distal end of the back portion such that a sleeve is formed wherein an item can be stored. The back portion contains a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface contacts the stored item. The rear surface contains at least one means for attaching the containment device to an item of clothing. The device can also be stitched directly onto an item of clothing.

1 . A containment device for attaching an item to an article of clothing comprising:
 a) a back portion, the back portion having a front surface, a rear surface, and two ends;   b) a front portion joined on one end to one end of the back portion;   c) a cover piece joined to the other end of the front portion; and   d) at least one means for attachment coupled to the rear surface for attaching the containment device to an article of clothing   wherein the cover piece can be positioned over the distal end of the back portion such that the back portion and front portion form an interior region for storing the item therein.   
     
     
         2 . The containment device of  claim 1 , wherein the means for attachment comprises:
 a) an attachment piece coupled to the rear surface;   b) an attachment member coupled to the attachment piece; and   c) an attachment mechanism coupled on one end to the attachment member   wherein the other end of the attachment mechanism can attach to the article of clothing, thus securing the containment device to the article of clothing.   
     
     
         3 . The containment device of  claim 2 , wherein the attachment member is adjustable. 
     
     
         4 . The containment device of  claim 2 , wherein the attachment mechanism is a hook. 
     
     
         5 . The containment device of  claim 1 , wherein the means for attachment comprises a clip. 
     
     
         6 . The containment device of  claim 1 , wherein the means for attachment comprises an adhesive substance. 
     
     
         7 . The containment device of  claim 1 , wherein the front surface comprises a substantially transparent material. 
     
     
         8 . The containment device of  claim 1 , wherein the means for attachment is removably coupled to the rear surface. 
     
     
         9 . The containment device of  claim 1 , wherein the article of clothing is a shoe. 
     
     
         10 . A containment device for attaching an item to an article of clothing comprising:
 a) a back portion, the back portion having a front surface and a back surface;   b) a front portion attached to the front surface such that the back portion and front portion form an interior region for storing the item therein; and   c) at least one means for attachment coupled to the back surface for attaching the containment device to an article of clothing.   
     
     
         11 . The containment device of  claim 10 , wherein the means for attachment comprises a clip. 
     
     
         12 . The containment device of  claim 10 , wherein the front surface comprises a substantially transparent material. 
     
     
         13 . The containment device of  claim 10 , wherein the means for attachment is removably coupled to the rear surface. 
     
     
         14 . The containment device of  claim 10 , wherein the means for attachment comprises:
 a) an attachment piece coupled to the rear surface;   b) an attachment member coupled to the attachment piece; and   c) an attachment mechanism coupled on one end to the attachment member   wherein the other end of the attachment mechanism can attach to the article of clothing, thus securing the containment device to the article of clothing.   
     
     
         15 . The containment device of  claim 14 , wherein the attachment member is adjustable. 
     
     
         16 . The containment device of  claim 10 , wherein the front surface comprises a substantially transparent material. 
     
     
         17 . The containment device of  claim 10 , wherein the article of clothing is a shoe. 
     
     
         18 . A method for containing an item within an article of clothing comprising the steps of:
 a) providing a substantially flat surface; and   b) attaching the substantially flat surface to a region of an article of clothing such that the substantially flat surface and the article of clothing form an interior region with an opening for storing the item therein.   
     
     
         19 . The method for containing an item within an article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein the article of clothing is a shoe and the step of attaching the substantially flat surface to a region of an article of clothing includes stitching the substantially flat surface to the region of an article of clothing. 
     
     
         20 . The method for containing an item within an article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein the substantially flat surface is transparent.