Disposable and/or camouflage scent encapsulating adsorption system interchangeably positionable about shoes, boots and feet further providing odor, barrier and/or contaminate protection during storage and use

Abstract

Scent adsorbing disposable and adjustable encapsulating foot/shoe/boot cover system for various hunters, photographers, military and medical personnel, paintball or other activities offering concealment and/or prevention of odorous detection by animals or protection from dangerous materials such as bacteria, viruses and the like when encountering animals, people or other. The cover may be solid in color or be camouflaged with various colored patterns and may be imprinted with indicia such as logos or advertisements. The cover being comprised of at least a layer of breathable material containing an odor adsorption means such as activated carbon or other; and may further be comprised of a water resistant or water-proof layer or shell enabling the user to position said product about a shoe, boot or the foot area of the user while performing an activity such as but not limited to hunting or during storage or travel.

1 . A disposable scent reducing foot/shoe/boot cover system consisting of a single layer of breathable material containing an odor adsorbing means located on the breathable material designed and configured to form a covering; containing a sole portion and at least a toe, heel or side and/or upper portion configured for use about the foot area; which may include the entire foot area and/or a portion of the ankle and/or leg area; wherein the foot/shoe/boot cover may be symmetrical about the sides and adapted for being worn or used on either a right or left foot, shoe or boot; whereby the wearer of the foot/shoe/boot cover may use the cover as a barrier from direct contact with scent containing items or wherein the user may use the shoe/boot cover to prevent scent from being dispersed on objects encountered by the user or from unnatural odors located about the user or the users shoes, socks or boots and wherein the user may also use the foot/shoe/boot cover as a weather barrier and/or to further prevent direct contact from dangerous bacteria, viruses and biological hazardous materials offering protection to the shoe, boot or foot area of the user. 
     
     
         2 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising two or more layers of breathable or non-breathable material constructed so as to form a portion, shell or interior liner or exterior cover capable of being located in portion or reflecting in entirety the odor adsorbing foot/shoe/boot cover; comprising by portion or portions a bottom, toe, heel, side, upper and/or leg portion; wherein said portions may form a cavity or may be constructed so as to be capable of being adapted for use about said foot/shoe/boot; and may further consist of an exterior surface being randomly sized and shaped; wherein a coloration and pattern may be located about the exterior surface which may further include indicia imprinted on the exterior surface; whereby the foot/shoe/boot cover may be used to cover a foot, shoe or boot preventing the transference of scent or other from an item onto the users foot, shoes or boots or from transferring scent onto objects encountered by the user and/or from direct contact with dangerous bacteria, viruses and biological hazardous materials that the user may have encountered or may encounter while performing an activity or other. 
     
     
         3 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising the material used for the breathable portion may be selected from natural or synthetic materials such as but not limited to polypropylene, polyester, spun-bond, spun-laced, fibrous media, substrates or other suitable material having an odor adsorbing means located on the breathable material. 
     
     
         4 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising the material used for constructing the non-breathable portion may be selected from natural or synthetic materials such as but not limited to: films, resins, plastic, rubber, vinyl, nylon, latex, polyurethane, silicone, Tyvek, multi-layer laminates or other suitable materials. 
     
     
         5 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising the foot/shoe/boot cover system to consist of similar or dissimilar properties and/or patterns and/or colorations and/or be capable of being interchangeably positioned and/or reversible about the interior or exterior singularly or by combination and be configured for use or storage; i.e. waterproof exterior and scent adsorbing interior or vice-versa, camouflage and black, camouflage and a different camouflage, scent adsorbing interior and exterior. 
     
     
         6 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the foot/shoe/boot cover may include a textured exterior surface about the sole and/or toe, heel or other portions; i.e. embossed, contain grit, or consist of surface features capable of adding traction, design or other. 
     
     
         7 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising a first breathable portion and a second breathable or non-breathable portion capable of being used together or separately for said purposes herein, further allowing said first portion to be located internally or externally of said second portion; allowing said portions to be connected, attached, unattached or disconnected; further allowing said portions to be removed, repositioned or replaced as desired, needed, or other. 
     
     
         8 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the foot/shoe/boot cover system may contain elastic, string, strap, tie, snap, Velcro or other temporary or permanent fastening means adjoining said covers and may be located about one or more portions capable of being detachably secured or used to secured same said cover or another similar or dissimilar cover; enabling said cover to be positioned about one or more foot portions of the user or the user's shoes or boots so as to cover by portion or by entirety the feet, shoes or boots of the user. 
     
     
         9 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the said cover may contain a pattern and coloration. 
     
     
         10 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said pattern is a solid color. 
     
     
         11 . The combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said pattern is a two-dimensional camouflage pattern. 
     
     
         12 . A combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein materials selected for constructing said cover may consist of a three dimensional camouflage pattern; wherein said three dimensional pattern and coloration may be selected from a pattern and coloration similar to: a leaf like design, grass like design, jute, weeds, limbs, corn stalk, trees, foliage or other and be used for blending into the environment where said product is to be used. 
     
     
         13 . A combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said cover may be comprised of two or more layers of breathable material having an odor adsorbing means located on the breathable material; further allowing said layers to be used internal or external or by combination of shoes and boots. 
     
     
         14 . A combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said cover may be constructed so as to enclose a portion or the entire foot area and/or extend about the leg portion of the user i.e. sole, sides, top of foot, ankle and a portion or portions of the leg of the user; so as to enclose by portion or all of the foot area and/or portions of the leg of the user. 
     
     
         15 . A combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said cover may be inserted within the interior of a shoe or boot; further enabling a similar or dissimilar portion of said cover to be positioned about the exterior of the shoe or boot so as to enclose the shoe or boot by portion or by entirety whether for use, storage, travel or other. 
     
     
         16 . A combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said cover or portions of said cover may be sized and/or shaped so as to reflect in design whether by portion or in entirety a foot, shoe, or boot shape or other similar shape. 
     
     
         17 . A combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said covers or portions of said cover may be circular, rectangular, oval, irregular or other in design so as to accommodate various sizes, shapes and heights of both of the user's feet, shoes or boots simultaneously. 
     
     
         18 . A combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said odor adsorption means may consist of any suitable odor adsorbing agent capable of performing or providing benefit to a user. 
     
     
         19 . A combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said odor adsorption means may also include an anti-microbial means capable of performing or providing benefit to a user. 
     
     
         20 . A combination as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said odor adsorption means may also include an antibacterial means capable of performing or providing benefit to a user.