Shoe carrying device

Abstract

A shoe carrying device is disclosed, including an upper frame comprising a lower left member and a lower right member. A first spring is positioned between the lower left member and a first member, and a second spring is positioned between the lower right member and a second member. A first shoe retaining portion extends from the first member and a second shoe retaining member extending from the second member. The first shoe retaining member is configured to be insertable into a left shoe, and the second shoe retaining member is configured to be extended into a right shoe. A handle is connected to the upper frame via a cord, wherein the handle enables the user to carry the shoe carrying device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shoe carrying device, comprising:
 an upper frame comprising a lower left member and a lower right member;   a first spring positioned between the lower left member and a first member, and a second spring positioned between the lower right member and a second member;   a first shoe retaining portion extending from the first member and a second shoe retaining member extending from the second member, the first shoe retaining member configured to be insertable into a left shoe, and the second shoe retaining member configured to be extended into a right shoe; and   a handle connected to the upper frame via a cord, wherein the handle enables the user to carry the shoe carrying device.   
     
     
         2 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 1 , wherein the upper frame further comprises a top left member and a top right member, and wherein the upper frame is constructed having an x-shape. 
     
     
         3 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 2 , wherein the top left member includes a first finger grip, and the top right member includes a second finger grip, wherein the upper frame enables the user to easily and comfortably grasp the shoe carrying device, and wherein the first finger grip and the second finger grip provide a comfortable contact point and increase friction between the user's grasp and the upper frame. 
     
     
         4 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 1 , further comprising a second cord to secure the shoes in a suitable position during transport. 
     
     
         5 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 1 , wherein the first cord includes a hook-and-loop fastener to enable the securement of the shoe carrying device onto a backpack. 
     
     
         6 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 1 , wherein the first spring and the second spring enable the length of between the upper frame and the first and second shoe retaining portions to extend and retract based on the height of the left and right shoes. 
     
     
         7 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 1 , further comprising a second cord terminating in a hook, the second cord and the hook to wrap around the left and the right shoes to secure each shoe in position during transport. 
     
     
         8 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 1 , further comprising a first set of shoe grips positioned on a first inner surface of the first member and a second set of shoe grips positioned on a second inner surface of the second member, wherein the first and the second set of shoe grips increase friction between the left and the right shoes and the first and the second members. 
     
     
         9 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 1 , wherein the first spring and the second spring enable the distance between the first member and the second member increase or decrease based on the size of the first shoe and the second shoe. 
     
     
         10 . A shoe carrying device, comprising:
 an upper frame comprising a lower left member and a lower right member;   a first spring positioned between the lower left member and a first member, and a second spring positioned between the lower right member and a second member;   a first shoe retaining portion extending from the first member and a second shoe retaining member extending from the second member, the first shoe retaining member configured to be insertable into a left shoe, and the second shoe retaining member configured to be extended into a right shoe, wherein the first spring and the second spring are each flexibly connected to enable the distance between the first shoe retaining portion and the second shoe remaining portion to extend or retract based on the size of the left shoe and the right shoe; and   a handle connected to the upper frame via a cord, wherein the handle enables the user to carry the shoe carrying device.   
     
     
         11 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 10 , wherein the upper frame further comprises a top left member and a top right member, and wherein the upper frame is constructed having an x-shape. 
     
     
         12 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 11 , wherein the top left member includes a first finger grip, and the top right member includes a second finger grip, wherein the upper frame enables the user to easily and comfortably grasp the shoe carrying device, and wherein the first finger grip and the second finger grip provide a comfortable contact point and increase friction between the user's grasp and the upper frame. 
     
     
         13 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 12 , further comprising a second cord to secure the shoes in a suitable position during transport. 
     
     
         14 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 13 , wherein the first cord includes a hook-and-loop fastener to enable the securement of the shoe carrying device onto a backpack. 
     
     
         15 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 14 , wherein the first spring and the second spring enable the length of between the upper frame and the first and second shoe retaining portions to extend and retract based on the height of the left and right shoes. 
     
     
         16 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 15 , further comprising a second cord terminating in a hook, the second cord and the hook to wrap around the left and the right shoes to secure each shoe in position during transport. 
     
     
         17 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 16 , further comprising a first set of shoe grips positioned on a first inner surface of the first member and a second set of shoe grips positioned on a second inner surface of the second member, wherein the first and the second set of shoe grips increase friction between the left and the right shoes and the first and the second members. 
     
     
         18 . The shoe carrying device of  claim 17 , wherein the first spring and the second spring enable the distance between the first member and the second member increase or decrease based on the size of the first shoe and the second shoe. 
     
     
         19 . A shoe carrying device, comprising:
 an upper frame comprising a lower left member and a lower right member;   a first spring positioned between the lower left member and a first member, and a second spring positioned between the lower right member and a second member;   a first shoe retaining portion extending from the first member and a second shoe retaining member extending from the second member, the first shoe retaining member configured to be insertable into a left shoe, and the second shoe retaining member configured to be extended into a right shoe, wherein the first spring and the second spring are each flexibly connected to enable the distance between the first shoe retaining portion and the second shoe remaining portion to extend or retract based on the size of the left shoe and the right shoe, and wherein the first spring and the second spring are biased to reduce the distance between the first shoe retaining portion and the second shoe retaining portion to provide a friction fit between the shoe carrying device, the left shoe, and the right shoe;   a handle connected to the upper frame via a cord, wherein the handle enables the user to carry the shoe carrying device;   a hook-and-loop fastener provided on the first cord, the hook-and-loop fastener to secure the shoe carrying device on a backpack,   wherein the shoe carrying device provides a convenient and universal means of carrying the left shoe and the right shoe.