Footwear Covering Device

Abstract

A footwear covering device for covering and insulating a front segment of an article of footwear includes a sleeve into which is insertable so that the sleeve substantially surrounds the front segment. The sleeve thus insulates a front portion of a foot that is positioned in the article of footwear. A fastener is attached to the sleeve proximate to the first end and selectively attaches to the article of footwear so that the sleeve is removably attached to the article of footwear.

1 . A footwear covering device comprising:
 a sleeve configured for insertion of an article of footwear through a first end of the sleeve such that a toe box of the article of footwear is inserted into the sleeve first, such that the sleeve substantially surrounds a front segment of the article of footwear, wherein the sleeve is configured for insulating a front portion of a foot positioned in the article of footwear;   a fastener attached to the sleeve proximate to the first end and being configured for selectively attaching to the article of footwear, such that the sleeve is removably attached to the article of footwear;   a panel attached by opposed side edges and a bottom edge to an inner surface of the sleeve defining a pocket having an open end facing the first end of the sleeve, an opening into the pocket being spaced from the first end of the sleeve, the pocket being positioned atop the front segment of the article of footwear upon donning of the sleeve, wherein the pocket is configured for insertion of a portable heating device for warming the front portion of the foot; and   wherein the fastener comprises
 a sheath attached to the first end of the sleeve, the sheath extending around the first end 
 a slit positioned in the sheath, and 
 a drawstring positioned in the sheath, such that opposed end segments of the drawstring protrude from the slit, wherein the opposed end segments are configured for grasping in hands of a user, positioning the user for pulling on the drawstring for tightening the first end of the sheath around the article of footwear. 
   
     
     
         2 . The footwear covering device of  claim 1 , wherein a second end of the sleeve is closed. 
     
     
         3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . The footwear covering device of  claim 1 , further including a cordlock slidably attached to the drawstring and being configured for selectively fixedly attaching to the drawstring for fixedly positioning the drawstring in a configuration wherein the sheath is tightened around the article of footwear. 
     
     
         6 . A footwear covering system comprising:
 a sleeve;   an article of footwear having a toe box, the toe box being inserted through a first end of the sleeve such that the sleeve substantially surrounds a front segment of the article of footwear, wherein the sleeve is configured for insulating a front portion of a foot positioned in the article of footwear;   a fastener attached to the sleeve proximate to the first end and being selectively attached to the article of footwear, such that the sleeve is removably attached to the article of footwear,   a panel attached by opposed side edges and a bottom edge to an inner surface of the sleeve defining a pocket having an open end facing the first end of the sleeve, an opening into the pocket being spaced from the first end of the sleeve, the pocket being positioned atop the front segment of the article of footwear upon donning of the sleeve; and   wherein the fastener comprises
 a sheath attached to the first end of the sleeve, the sheath extending around the first end 
 a slit positioned in the sheath, and 
 a drawstring positioned in the sheath, such that opposed end segments of the drawstring protrude from the slit, wherein the opposed end segments are configured for grasping in hands of a user, positioning the user for pulling on the drawstring for tightening the first end of the sheath around the article of footwear. 
   
     
     
         7 . The footwear covering system of  claim 6 , wherein a second end of the sleeve is closed. 
     
     
         8 . The footwear covering system of  claim 6 , further including a portable heating device positioned in the pocket, wherein the portable heating device is configured for warming the front portion of the foot. 
     
     
         9 . (canceled) 
     
     
         10 . The footwear covering system of  claim 6 , further including a cordlock slidably attached to the drawstring and fixedly attached to the drawstring, such that the drawstring is fixedly positioned in a configuration wherein the sheath is tightened around the article of footwear. 
     
     
         11 . A footwear covering device comprising:
 a sleeve configured for insertion of an article of footwear through a first end of the sleeve such that a toe box of the article of footwear is inserted into the sleeve first, such that the sleeve substantially surrounds a front segment of the article of footwear, wherein the sleeve is configured for insulating a front portion of a foot positioned in the article of footwear, a second end of the sleeve being closed;   a panel attached by opposed side edges and a bottom edge to an inner surface of the sleeve defining a pocket having an open end facing the first end of the sleeve, an opening into the pocket being spaced from the first end of the sleeve, the pocket being positioned atop the front segment of the article of footwear, the pocket being positioned atop the front segment of the article of footwear upon donning of the sleeve, wherein the pocket is configured for insertion of a portable heating device for warming the front portion of the foot; and   a fastener attached to the sleeve proximate to the first end and being configured for selectively attaching to the article of footwear, such that the sleeve is removably attached to the article of footwear, the fastener comprising:
 a sheath attached to the first end of the sleeve, the sheath extending around the first end 
 a slit positioned in the sheath, 
 a drawstring positioned in the sheath, such that opposed end segments of the drawstring protrude from the slit, wherein the opposed end segments are configured for grasping in hands of a user, positioning the user for pulling on the drawstring for tightening the first end of the sheath around the article of footwear, and 
 a cordlock slidably attached to the drawstring and being configured for selectively fixedly attaching to the drawstring for fixedly positioning the drawstring in a configuration wherein the sheath is tightened around the article of footwear.