Shoebax

Abstract

This invention, called “Shoebax”, is designed to slide over the open heel portion of a shoe, creating a smooth detachable back of the shoe. The invention has a sheath that slides over the heel of the shoe. The invention provides a shoe backing which is fastened by way of an anklet (tied or buckled). The purpose of the invention is to prevent clothing from sliding between the in-sole of the shoe and the heel of the foot.

1 . A combination of interconnecting fabric or plastic comprised of a lower portion, a middle portion and an upper portion which together comprise an adjustable and removable backing device designed to be flexible and adjust to the heel and ankle of the shoe-wearer. 
     
     
         2 . As stated in  claim 1 , the lower portion comprises a thin sheath of material to slide over the heel portion of a shoe. The sheath is elastic and is designed to be flexible to fit most heels on footwear on the market, but also designed to fit tightly to the heel. It is stitched and melded to the shoe-backing fabric or plastic (the middle portion). 
     
     
         3 . As stated in  claim 1 , the middle portion comprises the functional aspect of the Shoebax. This portion comprises material in the form of fabric, plastic or some other material that is designed to secure the foot on a backless, sling back type of shoe. The shoe backing is kept secure by way of the upper portion (the anklet/strap) and it is secured to the shoe by way of attachment to the heel (the lower portion). 
     
     
         4 . As stated in  claim 1 , the upper portion contains a strap that is designed to slide into a thin sheath or opening at the top of the shop back. The anklet is designed to wrap around and fasten to the ankle by way of a buckle. 
     
     
         5 . As stated in  claim 1 , the upper portion may alternatively contain a strap that is made from fabric that is designed to slide through a thin sheath or opening at the top of the shoe back and to tie around the shoe wearers' ankle for fastening (in contrast to the use of a buckle).