Shoe Bag

Abstract

Two embodiments of shoe bags are disclosed, each bag having a chamber with two compartments, both compartments being accessible only via a single main opening. In one embodiment the second compartment is further only accessible via the first compartment. The bags are designed such that shoes may be transported without the shoes abrading each other. The bags are substantially rectangular and the compartments are separated from each other on a diagonal.

1 . A shoe bag comprising a main chamber that is divided into first and second compartments, the bag having a main opening through which a pair of shoes are to be inserted, characterized in that the bag comprises means to alter the bag between first and second configurations such that when the bag is in use and in the first configuration when a shoe is inserted into the opening the shoe will fall to rest in the first compartment and when the bag is in use and in the second configuration when a shoe is inserted into the opening the shoe will fall to rest in the second compartment. 
     
     
         2 . The shoe bag of  claim 1  wherein the first compartment is accessed directly through the main opening and the second compartment is accessed through a second opening located in the first compartment. 
     
     
         3 . The shoe bag of  claim 2  comprising means to seal and unseal the second opening. 
     
     
         4 . The shoe bag of  claim 3  wherein the means to seal and unseal the second opening is a zip. 
     
     
         5 . The shoe bag of any preceding claim wherein the bag is substantially rectangular in shape and the first and second compartments are separated from each other on a diagonal. 
     
     
         6 . The shoe bag of any preceding claim wherein the first and second compartments are substantially triangular in shape. 
     
     
         7 . The shoe bag of any preceding claim wherein the main opening is provided with an elastic means to urge the first opening into a closed configuration. 
     
     
         8 . The shoe bag of claim wherein first and second compartments each have an entrance making up part of the opening, characterised in that the opening is alterable between:
 a) a first configuration wherein the entrance to the first compartment is open and the entrance to the second compartment is substantially closed;   b) a second configuration wherein the entrance to the second compartment is open and the entrance to the first compartment is substantially closed;   c) a third configuration wherein the entrances to both first and second compartments are at least partially closed.   
     
     
         9 . The shoe bag of  claim 8  wherein the first and second compartments are at least partly triangular in shape. 
     
     
         10 . The shoe bag of  claim 8  or  9  wherein the main opening is provided with means to urge the opening into the third configuration. 
     
     
         11 . The shoe bag of  claim 10  wherein the means to urge the opening into the third configuration is an elastic material. 
     
     
         12 . The shoe bag of any of  claims 8  to  11  wherein in the third configuration the entrances to both first and second compartments are substantially closed. 
     
     
         13 . The shoe bag of any preceding claim wherein the bag is provided with a flap to cover the main opening. 
     
     
         14 . The shoe bag of  claim 13  wherein the bag is provided with means to releasably secure the flap in a position such that the main opening is substantially covered. 
     
     
         15 . The shoe bag of any preceding claim wherein the bag is provided with a carrying handle and/or a shoulder strap. 
     
     
         16 . The shoe bag of any preceding claim wherein the bag is substantially formed from a pliable material. 
     
     
         17 . A shoe bag substantially described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.