Shoe storage insert for suitcase and other similar travel containers

Abstract

A shoe storage insert for suitcases and the like containers within which shoes and other such footwear items are packed and protectively stored for travel purposes is provided. The insert may be designed to have the same general shape as the luggage within which it is to be used, and of a size which fits conveniently within the storage cavity of any standard size or custom luggage. The insert may have two panels each containing one or more pockets in which shoes can be placed. The pouches are arranged on alternating levels of each insert panel so that once the insert is closed it can lay flat within any standard suitcase.

1 . A shoe storage insert for a travel container comprising:
 a first panel having a first plurality of shoe pockets; and   a second panel having a second plurality of shoe pockets;   wherein the first and second panels are hinged together along a first edge of the first panel and a first edge of the second panel;   wherein the first panel can pivotally rotate along the first edge of the second panel;   wherein the second panel can pivotally rotate along the first edge of the first panel;   wherein the first and second plurality of shoe pockets are arranged in alternate rows.   
     
     
         2 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second panels are hinged together such that a second edge of the first panel is securable to a second edge of the second panel. 
     
     
         3 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 2 , wherein the second edge of the first panel is securable to the second edge of the second panel by at least one of a zipper, buttons, snaps, Velcro, and a cord. 
     
     
         4 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the shoe pockets of the first plurality of shoe pockets have different sizes than the shoe pockets of the second plurality of shoe pockets. 
     
     
         5 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 4 , wherein the shoe pockets of the second plurality of shoe pockets are sized to hold boots. 
     
     
         6 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the shoe pockets of the first plurality of shoe pockets have same sizes as the shoe pockets of the second plurality of shoe pockets. 
     
     
         7 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of shoe pockets comprises shoe pockets of different sizes and/or the second plurality of shoe pockets comprises shoes pockets of different sizes. 
     
     
         8 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of shoe pockets includes at least two rows of shoe pockets and/or the second plurality of shoe pockets includes at least two rows of shoe pockets. 
     
     
         9 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , further comprising a loop such that the storage insert can be hung for storage or display. 
     
     
         10 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 9 , wherein the loop is a handle. 
     
     
         11 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second plurality of shoe pockets have a closeable cover. 
     
     
         12 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second plurality of shoe pockets are transparent. 
     
     
         13 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second panels are constructed of one of nylon, ballistic nylon, Cordura® nylon, and ABS plastic. 
     
     
         14 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the shoe pockets are constructed of one of nylon, ballistic nylon, and Cordura® fabric. 
     
     
         15 . A shoe storage insert for a travel container comprising:
 a first panel having a first plurality of shoe pockets; and   a second panel having a second plurality of shoe pockets;   wherein the first and second panels are hinged together along a first edge of the first panel and a first edge of the second panel;   wherein the first panel can pivotally rotate along the first edge of the second panel;   wherein the second panel can pivotally rotate along the first edge of the first panel;   wherein the first and second plurality of shoe pockets are arranged in alternate rows;   wherein the first and second panels are rotatable to form two opposite sides of a two-sided shoe display capable of standing erect.   
     
     
         16 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 15 , further comprising a frame to secure the first and second panels. 
     
     
         17 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 15 , wherein the shoe pockets are transparent. 
     
     
         18 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 15 , wherein the shoe pockets of the first plurality of shoe pockets have different sizes than the shoe pockets of the second plurality of shoe pockets. 
     
     
         19 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 15 , wherein the first plurality of shoe pockets comprises shoe pockets of different sizes. 
     
     
         20 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 15 , wherein the first and second panels are hinged together such that a second edge of the first panel is securable to a second edge of the second panel. 
     
     
         21 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 15 , further comprising a loop such that the storage insert can be hung for storage or display. 
     
     
         22 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 21 , wherein the loop is a handle.