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.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shoe storage insert for a travel container comprising:
 a first panel comprising a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the first panel including a first plurality of shoe pockets;   a second panel comprising a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the second panel including a second plurality of shoe pockets; and   a frame;   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 configured to rotate so that the first surface of the first panel and the first surface of the second panel form two opposites sides of a two-sided shoe display capable of standing erect;   wherein the frame secures the first edge of the first panel and the first edge of the second panel with a second edge of the first panel and a second edge of the second panel when the first panel and the second panel form two opposite sides of the two-sided shoe display;   wherein the second surface of the first panel faces the second surface of the second panel when the first panel and the second panel form two opposite sides of the two-sided shoe display.   
     
     
         2 . 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. 
     
     
         3 . 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. 
     
     
         4 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of shoe pockets comprises shoe pockets of different sizes. 
     
     
         5 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second panels are hinged together such that the second edge of the first panel is securable to the second edge of the second panel. 
     
     
         6 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , further comprising a loop configured to allow the storage insert to be hung for storage or display. 
     
     
         7 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 6 , wherein the loop is a handle. 
     
     
         8 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the shoe pockets of the second plurality of shoe pockets are sized to hold boots. 
     
     
         9 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the shoe pockets are transparent. 
     
     
         10 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of shoe pockets includes at least two rows of shoe pockets and the second plurality of shoe pockets includes at least two rows of shoe pockets. 
     
     
         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 panels are constructed of one of nylon, ballistic nylon, synthetic blend nylon, and ABS plastic. 
     
     
         13 . The shoe storage insert of  claim 1 , wherein the shoe pockets are constructed of one of nylon, ballistic nylon, and synthetic blend nylon fabric.