System, Method, and Article of Manufacture for Providing Protection to an Appendage From Infectious Agents

Abstract

The subject application includes a disposable foot cover that has a body, an open edge, a retention mechanism, and a tab. The body is roughly in the shape of a foot and is made of a compound that has rubber-like properties and is configured to provide a barrier against infectious agents. The open edge is located at one end of the body and is configured to receive an associated foot. The retention mechanisms, located around the open edge, are adapted for securing the cover to the associated foot. In addition, the tab, located at the rear of the opening, is suitably configured to enable removal of the cover from the associated foot.

1 . A disposable foot cover, comprising:
 a body, roughly in the shape of a foot and made of a compound having rubber-like properties and configured to provide a barrier against infectious agents;   an opening, located at one end of the body, configured to receive an associated foot therein;   a retention mechanism, located at the opening, adapted for securing the cover to the associated foot; and   a removal tab, located at the rear of the opening, suitably configured to enable removal of the cover from the associated foot.   
     
     
         2 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a texture on the outside surface. 
     
     
         3 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising indicia on the outside surface of the body. 
     
     
         4 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising an antibacterial agent incorporated into the outside surface. 
     
     
         5 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said retention mechanism is a tie-string. 
     
     
         6 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said retention mechanism is an elastic ring. 
     
     
         7 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said retention mechanism is a flap with a fastener. 
     
     
         8 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said retention mechanism is a button. 
     
     
         9 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said tab is a loop of material. 
     
     
         10 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said tab is a rigid elongated member. 
     
     
         11 . The disposable foot cover as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said tab is a non-rigid elongated member.