CA2386645A1 - Shoe with a counter portion - Google Patents
Shoe with a counter portion Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2386645A1 CA2386645A1 CA 2386645 CA2386645A CA2386645A1 CA 2386645 A1 CA2386645 A1 CA 2386645A1 CA 2386645 CA2386645 CA 2386645 CA 2386645 A CA2386645 A CA 2386645A CA 2386645 A1 CA2386645 A1 CA 2386645A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- counter portion
- shoe
- sole
- fastener
- connecting member
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
- A43B3/242—Collapsible or convertible characterised by the upper
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B11/00—Footwear with arrangements to facilitate putting-on or removing, e.g. with straps
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/10—Low shoes, e.g. comprising only a front strap; Slippers
- A43B3/101—Slippers, e.g. flip-flops or thong sandals
- A43B3/102—Slippers, e.g. flip-flops or thong sandals leaving the heel of the foot bare
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
- A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
- A43C11/008—Combined fastenings, e.g. to accelerate undoing or fastening
Abstract
A shoe has a sole, an upper and a counter portion. The upper is securely connected to the sole and has a rear end defined with an opening. The counter portion is detachably connected to one of the rear end of the upper and the rear end of the sole to close the opening in the upper. A fastener and a connecting device are respectively mounted on two opposite sides of the upper and the counter portion to connect the counter portion to the rear end of the upper. Accordingly, a wearer's foot in the shoe can be vented. Also, a pair of laced-up shoes with the counter portions can be put on or taken off without tying or untying the laces. The use of the shoe is versatile and convenient.
Description
3 Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a shoe with a counter portion in accordance with 4 the present invention;
Fig. 2 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the counter portion of the 6 shoe in Fig. 1;
7 Fig. 3 is a side plan view in partial section of the shoe in Fig, 1;
8 Fig. 4 is an operational side plan view in partial section of the shoe in Fig. 1, 9 showing the counter portion being pivoted;
Fig. 5 is a side plan view in partial section of the shoe in Fig. l, showing the 11 counter portion completely removed from the shoe;
12 Fig. 6 is an operational side plan view of another embodiment of a connecting 13 means of the counter portion of the shoe with a counter portion in accordance with the 14 present invention;
1 '. Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of a shoe with a 16 counter portion in accordance with the present invention;
1 i' Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a shoe with a 18. counter portion in accordance with the present invention;
19 Fig. 9 is a side plan view of a fourth embodiment of a shoe with a counter portion in accordance with the present invention;
21 Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a shoe with a 22 counter portion in accordance with the present invention;
23 Fig. 11 is a side plan view of the shoe in Fig. 10; and 24 Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the shoe in Fig. 10 showing that the counter 1 portion pivotally rotates relative to the upper of the shoe.
;o ~ACKC~ROLTND OF THE INVENTION
:3 1. Field of the Invention .4 The present invention relates to a shoe having a counter portion pivotally connected to the rear end of the shoe to close an opening in the upper.
~5 2. Description of Related Art 7 Conventional footwear is an outer covering for the human foot typically having .8 a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper attached to the sole. Besides '9 protecting the foot, shoes have for centuries been a fashion item.
Therefore, there are various types of shoes available, for example: boots, high-heeled shoes, court shoes, 11 training shoes, tennis shoes, wooden shoes, sandals, etc. Most formal shoes are shoes 12 with continuous uppers, which include a toe cup, a vamp and quarter and counter 13 portions. These shoes with continuous uppers are often worn by people for more than 14 eight hours per day. Even though shoes are designed and made to suit people's feet, it is I 5 uncomfortable to wear a pair of shoes with continuous uppers for a long time. However, 16 to take off shoes to air the feet is rather unsightly behavior in many formal places.
17 Nevertheless, in some places, customs or hygiene requirements dictate that 18 people take off their shoes before entering a room, etc. In these cases, a pair of shoes 19 with tied laces will cause people to have to take a lot of time to tie and untie the laces.
2,0 Furthermore, it is difficult for children to deal with laces.
2.1 To overcome the shortcomings, the present invention tends to provide a shoe 2.2 with a counter portion to mitigate or obviate the aforementioned problems.
2,3 ~ NII ARY OF THE INVENTION
2:4 The main objective of the invention is to provide a shoe with a counter portion 1 that is pivotally detached from the upper or completely detached from the upper thereby 2 converting the shoe to a "mule" or "clog" style shoe. The shoe has a sole, an upper and a 3 counter portion. The upper is securely attached to the sole and has an open rear end in 4 the style of a "mule" or a "clog". The counter portion is selectively connected to one of the rear end of the upper and the shoe to close the opening in the upper.
Releasing the ~6 counter portion allows the foot in the shoe to be exposed to fresh air, and a pair of tied '7 shoes with the counter portions can be put on or taken off without tying or untying the ~ laces. Thus, the shoe is versatile and convenient.
P TAILED D gCR1_PTION O PRFF .RRRD ~MBODIMFNT
With reference to Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the present invention relates to a shoe (10) l :l having a counter portion (20). The shoe ( 10) comprises an upper ( 11 ) securely 12 connecting to a sole ( 12). The upper ( 11 ) is particularly defined with an opening ( 111 ) at 13 a rear end of the upper ( 11 ). The counter portion (20) is optionally connected over the 14 opening ( 111 ) of the shoe (20).
In practice, the counter portion (20) is pivotally connected to the rear end of the 1f> sole (12) by means of a pivotal device. 'The pivotal device comprises a connector (25) 1 l and a pivot latch (40). The connector (25) has a body (251), a longitudinal neck (252) 1 E and a transverse pivot pin (253). The body is (251 ) securely mounted in the counter 1ST portion (20). The longitudinal neck (252) is integrally formed at a lower end of the body (251 ). The transverse pivot pin (253) is integrally formed at a lower end of the neck 21 (252). Two gaps (254) are respectively defined on opposite sides of the neck (252).
22 The sole ( 12) has a recess ( 13) defined in an upper surface near the rear end of 23 the sole (12) to receive the pivot latch (40). The pivot latch (40) is formed as an inverted 24 J-shaped bracket (41 ). 'The bracket (41 ) has an upper horizontal retainer (411 ) flush with the upper surface of the sole (12). A slot (42) defined in the middle of the bracket (41) 2 divides the horizontal retainer (411 ) into two matching pieces and corresponds to the neck (252) of the connector (2S). Lips (44) are integrally formed at and extend down ~4 perpendicular from an outer edge of each horizontal retainer (411 ). The lips (44), 5 horizontal retainers (411 ) and bracket (41 ) define a pivot socket (43 ) to pivotally hold 5 the pivot pin (253) in the pivot latch (40). Accordingly, the pivot pin (253) of the '7 connector (25) can be inserted into the recess (13) and pivotally mounted in the pivot 8 socket (43) of the pivot latch (40).
9 Fasteners (30) such as a locking arm fastener, a clip fastener, a belt fastener, etc.
are symmetrically mounted on upper ends of two opposite sides of the opening ( 111 ) 1 1l and the counter portion (20). Each fastener (30) comprises a first connecting member 12 (31 ) and a second connecting member (32). The first connecting member (31 ) is 13 securely attached to the upper ( 11 ) near the opening ( 111 ) in the shoe ( 10). The second 14~ connecting member (32) is securely attached to the counter portion (20) at a position 1 ~~ corresponding to and aligning with the first connecting member (31 ) when the counter 16 portion (20) closes the opening ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ). When the counter portion (20) is 1? pivotally mounted in the pivot latch (40), the first connecting member (31) and the 18 second connecting member (32) detachably connect to each other to securely hold the 19 counter portion (20) in place over the opening ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ).
The first connecting member (31 ) can be disconnected from the second connecting member (32) 21 so the counter portion (20) can be pivoted to expose the opening ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ) 22 or be removed from the shoe ( 10) completely by further disengaging the connector (25) 23 from the pivot latch (40).
24 With reference to Figs. 1 to 3, a first embodiment of the fastener (30) comprises 1 first connecting members (31 ) comprising a base plate (312), a fastening lug (314) and a 2 retaining head (316). The base plate (312) is securely attached to the upper (11). In 3 practice, the base plate (312) can be selectively secured to the outer surface of the upper 4 ( 11 ) or the inner surface of the upper ( 11 ). The base plate (312) can also be covered by the upper ( 11 ). The fastening lug (314) is integrally formed on the base plate (312) and 6 extends out from the upper (I1). The retaining head (33) is integrally formed at an outer 7 end of the fastening lug (314).
Fig. 2 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the counter portion of the 6 shoe in Fig. 1;
7 Fig. 3 is a side plan view in partial section of the shoe in Fig, 1;
8 Fig. 4 is an operational side plan view in partial section of the shoe in Fig. 1, 9 showing the counter portion being pivoted;
Fig. 5 is a side plan view in partial section of the shoe in Fig. l, showing the 11 counter portion completely removed from the shoe;
12 Fig. 6 is an operational side plan view of another embodiment of a connecting 13 means of the counter portion of the shoe with a counter portion in accordance with the 14 present invention;
1 '. Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of a shoe with a 16 counter portion in accordance with the present invention;
1 i' Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of a shoe with a 18. counter portion in accordance with the present invention;
19 Fig. 9 is a side plan view of a fourth embodiment of a shoe with a counter portion in accordance with the present invention;
21 Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a shoe with a 22 counter portion in accordance with the present invention;
23 Fig. 11 is a side plan view of the shoe in Fig. 10; and 24 Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the shoe in Fig. 10 showing that the counter 1 portion pivotally rotates relative to the upper of the shoe.
;o ~ACKC~ROLTND OF THE INVENTION
:3 1. Field of the Invention .4 The present invention relates to a shoe having a counter portion pivotally connected to the rear end of the shoe to close an opening in the upper.
~5 2. Description of Related Art 7 Conventional footwear is an outer covering for the human foot typically having .8 a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper attached to the sole. Besides '9 protecting the foot, shoes have for centuries been a fashion item.
Therefore, there are various types of shoes available, for example: boots, high-heeled shoes, court shoes, 11 training shoes, tennis shoes, wooden shoes, sandals, etc. Most formal shoes are shoes 12 with continuous uppers, which include a toe cup, a vamp and quarter and counter 13 portions. These shoes with continuous uppers are often worn by people for more than 14 eight hours per day. Even though shoes are designed and made to suit people's feet, it is I 5 uncomfortable to wear a pair of shoes with continuous uppers for a long time. However, 16 to take off shoes to air the feet is rather unsightly behavior in many formal places.
17 Nevertheless, in some places, customs or hygiene requirements dictate that 18 people take off their shoes before entering a room, etc. In these cases, a pair of shoes 19 with tied laces will cause people to have to take a lot of time to tie and untie the laces.
2,0 Furthermore, it is difficult for children to deal with laces.
2.1 To overcome the shortcomings, the present invention tends to provide a shoe 2.2 with a counter portion to mitigate or obviate the aforementioned problems.
2,3 ~ NII ARY OF THE INVENTION
2:4 The main objective of the invention is to provide a shoe with a counter portion 1 that is pivotally detached from the upper or completely detached from the upper thereby 2 converting the shoe to a "mule" or "clog" style shoe. The shoe has a sole, an upper and a 3 counter portion. The upper is securely attached to the sole and has an open rear end in 4 the style of a "mule" or a "clog". The counter portion is selectively connected to one of the rear end of the upper and the shoe to close the opening in the upper.
Releasing the ~6 counter portion allows the foot in the shoe to be exposed to fresh air, and a pair of tied '7 shoes with the counter portions can be put on or taken off without tying or untying the ~ laces. Thus, the shoe is versatile and convenient.
P TAILED D gCR1_PTION O PRFF .RRRD ~MBODIMFNT
With reference to Figs. 1, 2 and 3, the present invention relates to a shoe (10) l :l having a counter portion (20). The shoe ( 10) comprises an upper ( 11 ) securely 12 connecting to a sole ( 12). The upper ( 11 ) is particularly defined with an opening ( 111 ) at 13 a rear end of the upper ( 11 ). The counter portion (20) is optionally connected over the 14 opening ( 111 ) of the shoe (20).
In practice, the counter portion (20) is pivotally connected to the rear end of the 1f> sole (12) by means of a pivotal device. 'The pivotal device comprises a connector (25) 1 l and a pivot latch (40). The connector (25) has a body (251), a longitudinal neck (252) 1 E and a transverse pivot pin (253). The body is (251 ) securely mounted in the counter 1ST portion (20). The longitudinal neck (252) is integrally formed at a lower end of the body (251 ). The transverse pivot pin (253) is integrally formed at a lower end of the neck 21 (252). Two gaps (254) are respectively defined on opposite sides of the neck (252).
22 The sole ( 12) has a recess ( 13) defined in an upper surface near the rear end of 23 the sole (12) to receive the pivot latch (40). The pivot latch (40) is formed as an inverted 24 J-shaped bracket (41 ). 'The bracket (41 ) has an upper horizontal retainer (411 ) flush with the upper surface of the sole (12). A slot (42) defined in the middle of the bracket (41) 2 divides the horizontal retainer (411 ) into two matching pieces and corresponds to the neck (252) of the connector (2S). Lips (44) are integrally formed at and extend down ~4 perpendicular from an outer edge of each horizontal retainer (411 ). The lips (44), 5 horizontal retainers (411 ) and bracket (41 ) define a pivot socket (43 ) to pivotally hold 5 the pivot pin (253) in the pivot latch (40). Accordingly, the pivot pin (253) of the '7 connector (25) can be inserted into the recess (13) and pivotally mounted in the pivot 8 socket (43) of the pivot latch (40).
9 Fasteners (30) such as a locking arm fastener, a clip fastener, a belt fastener, etc.
are symmetrically mounted on upper ends of two opposite sides of the opening ( 111 ) 1 1l and the counter portion (20). Each fastener (30) comprises a first connecting member 12 (31 ) and a second connecting member (32). The first connecting member (31 ) is 13 securely attached to the upper ( 11 ) near the opening ( 111 ) in the shoe ( 10). The second 14~ connecting member (32) is securely attached to the counter portion (20) at a position 1 ~~ corresponding to and aligning with the first connecting member (31 ) when the counter 16 portion (20) closes the opening ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ). When the counter portion (20) is 1? pivotally mounted in the pivot latch (40), the first connecting member (31) and the 18 second connecting member (32) detachably connect to each other to securely hold the 19 counter portion (20) in place over the opening ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ).
The first connecting member (31 ) can be disconnected from the second connecting member (32) 21 so the counter portion (20) can be pivoted to expose the opening ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ) 22 or be removed from the shoe ( 10) completely by further disengaging the connector (25) 23 from the pivot latch (40).
24 With reference to Figs. 1 to 3, a first embodiment of the fastener (30) comprises 1 first connecting members (31 ) comprising a base plate (312), a fastening lug (314) and a 2 retaining head (316). The base plate (312) is securely attached to the upper (11). In 3 practice, the base plate (312) can be selectively secured to the outer surface of the upper 4 ( 11 ) or the inner surface of the upper ( 11 ). The base plate (312) can also be covered by the upper ( 11 ). The fastening lug (314) is integrally formed on the base plate (312) and 6 extends out from the upper (I1). The retaining head (33) is integrally formed at an outer 7 end of the fastening lug (314).
8 Each one of the second connecting members (32) includes a connecting arm '9 (322), at least one notch (324) and a tab (326). The connecting arm (322) is pivotally connected to the counter portion (20). Each notch (324) is defined in the connecting arm 11 (322) and corresponds to the fastening lug (314). The tab (326) extends perpendicularly 12 out from the top of the connecting arm (322).
1:3 When the counter portion (20) is connected to the sole (12) by means of the 14 pivot pin (253) pivotally fitted in the pivot socket (43) of the pivot latch (40), the second connecting members (32) respectively catch lock with the fastening lugs (314).
16 Consequently, the counter portion (20) is detachably connected with the upper ( 11 ) and 17 the sole ( 12) to be a typically integrated shoe.
1 I3 With reference to Fig. 4, when a user wants to open the counter portion (20) of 1!~ the shoe (10), the second connecting members (32) on the counter portion (20) can be easily pulled up to release the second connecting members (32) from the fastening lugs 2:l (314) of the first connecting member (31 ). Thus the counter portion (20) is then 22 pivotally opened, and a foot (50) of the user can be easily removed from or inserted into 2:3 the shoe ( 10).
24 With reference to Fig. 5, the counter portion (20) can be completely detached 1 from the sole ( 12) to change the style of the shoe ( 10) to a "mule" or "clog" style shoe.
2 With reference to Fig. 6, another embodiment of the pivotal device of the 3 counter portion (20) to the sole (12) comprises a connecting piece (250) made of a 4 flexible piece of fabric, plastic or other material. The connecting piece (250) has an upper end sewn to the lower end of the counter portion (20) and a lower end sewn to the ~6 sole ( 12).
7 With reference to Fig. 7, another embodiment of the connector (25) has a curved .B portion (254) integrally formed between the body (251 ) and the neck (252) to fit with a pad ( 14) mounted on the sole ( 12).
The pivot latch (40) is connected to a plate (46) inserted into the rear end of the 11 sole ( 12), such that the pivot latch (40) is exposed from the sole ( 12) to engage with the 12 connector (25).
13 With further reference to Fig. 7, a second embodiment of the fastener (60) 14 comprises a first connecting member (61) and a second connecting member (62). Each l ;i first connecting member (61 ) is securely attached to the upper ( 11 ).
Each first 1 ti connecting member (61 ) has a base plate (612) selectively attached to an outer surface, 1',7 an inner surface of the upper ( 11 ) or inside the upper ( 11 ). A socket (614) is defined in 113 one side of the base plate (612). A resilient pushing block (616) is formed on the base 19 plate (612).
Each second connecting member (tit) is selectively attached to the outer surface, 21 inner surface of the counter portion (20) or inside the counter portion (20). Each second 22 connecting member (62) has a base plate (622) that can be connected to the counter 2:~ portion (20). A plug (624) is formed on one side of the base plate (622) and exposed 24 from the counter portian (20). A resilient block (626) is formed on the plug (624). When g the plug (624) is inserted into the socket (614) in the corresponding first connecting :? member (61 ), the resilient block (626) will engage with the socket (614).
When the user 3 pushes the resilient pushing block (616) from the outer surface of the upper (11), the 4 resilient block (626) will disengage from the socket (614).
With reference to Fig. 8, a third embodiment of the fastener (70) comprises a 6 first connecting member (71 ) and a second connecting member (72). The first ',~ connecting member (71 ) is attached to the outer surface of the upper ( 11 ). The first 8 connecting member (71 ) has a base (712) attached to the upper ( 11 ). An engaging member (714) with teeth is pivotally mounted on the base (712) with a pivot pin (not shown). An adjusting member (716) with teeth is pivotally connected to the base (712) 11. with a pivot pin (not shown). A spring (not shown) is mounted on each pivot pin to push 12 the corresponding member (714, 716) to the base (712).
13 The second connecting member (72) is a strap (722) with multiple teeth (724) 14 formed on one side of the strap (722). When the second connecting member (72) is 1 ~~ inserted into the first connecting member (71 ) and the teeth on the engaging member 1E. (714) engage with the teeth (724) on the strap (722), the second connecting member (72) 1 i' securely engages with the first connecting member (71 ). The opening in the upper ( 11 ) 18. is closed with the counter portion (20). When the adjusting member (716) is pulled, the 19 teeth on the adjusting member (716) will engage with the teeth (724) on the strap (722).
The strap (722) is pushed to move relative to the base (712) so the engagement between 21 the second connecting member (72) and the first connecting member (71 ) is tightened.
22. With reference to Fig. 9, the pivotal counter (20) is connected to the upper ( 11 ) 23 to close the opening ( 1 I 1 ) by means of the pivotal device. The pivotal latch (40) is 24 attached to the upper ( 11 ) to pivotally engage with the connector (25) on the counter 1 portion (20).
2 With reference to Figs. 10 to 12, the Gaunter portion (20) is optionally connected 3 over the opening ( 111 ) of the upper ( 11 ). The counter portion (20) is pivotally connected 4 to one side of the upper ( 11 ) by means of the pivotal device. The pivotal device :5 comprises a connector (25) and a pivot latch (45). The connector (25) is secured to the counter portion (20) and has a body (25 I ), a longitudinal neck (252) and a transverse 7 pivot pin {253). The body (251) is securely mounted in the counter portion (20). The .3 longitudinal neck (252) is integrally formed at one end ofthe body (251).
The transverse 9 pivot pin (253) is integrally formed at one end of the neck (252). Two gaps (254) are respectively defined on opposite sides of the neck (252).
l :l The pivot latch (45) is secured on one side of the upper (11) and corresponds to 12 the connector (25) on the counter portion (20). The pivot latch (45) is formed as an 13 inverted J-shaped bracket. The bracket has an upper horizontal retainer (452), and a slot 14 (454) is defined in the middle of the bracket to divide the horizontal retainer (452) into two matching pieces and corresponds to the neck (252) of the connector (25).
The 16 horizontal retainer (452) and bracket define a pivot socket (not numbered) to pivotally 1 ~~ hold the pivot pin (253) in the pivot latch (45). Accordingly, the pivot pin (253) of the 18 connector (25) can be pivotally mounted in the pivot socket of the pivot latch (45).
19 A fastener (30) such as a locking arm fastener, a clip fastener, a belt fastener, etc.
is mounted between the upper ( 11 ) and the counter portion (20) at the side opposite to 21 the pivotal device. The fastener (30) comprises a first connecting member (31 ) and a 22, second connecting member (32). The first connecting member {31) is securely attached 23 to the upper ( 11 ) near the opening ( 111 ). The second connecting member (32) is securely 24 attached to the counter portion (20) at a position corresponding to and aligning with the first connecting member (31 ) when the counter portion (20) closes the opening ( 111 ) in 2 the upper (11). When the connector (25) is pivotally mounted in the pivot latch (45), the 3 first connecting member (31 ) and the second connecting member (32) detachably 4 connect to each other to securely hold the counter portion (20) in place over the opening 5 ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ). The first connecting member (31 ) can be disconnected from the 6 second connecting member (32) so the counter portion (20) can be pivoted to expose the 7 opening ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ) or be removed from the shoe ( 10) completely by further disengaging the connector (25) from the pivot latch (45). In practice, the structure of the '9 fastener can be chosen from one of the embodiments shown in Figs. l, 7 and 8.
1 ~0 In addition, a wing plate (34) is secured to each respective side of the counter I 1 portion (20) and is detachably connected to each respective side of the upper (11). At 12 least one button is mounted between each respective wing plate (34) and the upper ( 11 ).
13 Each button comprises a male element (35) secured on the wing plate (34) and a female 14 element (3 52) secured on the upper ( 11 ) and corresponding to the male element (3 5).
1.5 With the arrangements of the buttons, the wing plates (34) are respectively detachably 16 connected to the opposite sides of the upper ( 11 ) to cover the pivotal device and the 1'7 fastener. Accordingly, the appearance of the shoe (10) is improved and versatile by 1 ~~ means of the arrangements of the wing plates (34). Furthermore, an auxiliary fastener 19 (36) is mounted between the top of each respective side of the counter portion (20) and the top of the corresponding side of the upper ( 11 ). The auxiliary fastener (36) can keep 2:l the top of the counter portion (20) from turning outward relative to the upper ( 11 ).
2 2 In practice, two fasteners are respectively mounted at two sides between the 23 counter portion (20) and the upper ( 11 ) to detachably attach the counter portion (20) to 24 the upper ( 11 ) as shown in Fig. 6. The fasteners can be locking arm fasteners, clip fasteners, belt fasteners and so on shown in Figs. l, 7 and 8. Each fastener can have a 2 structure the same as or different from that of the other fastener.
3 The present invention has the following advantages:
4 1. When a wearer's feet (50) become uncomfortable due to being enclosed in the shoes ( 10) for a long time, the second connecting members (32,62,72) are easily 6 released from the first connecting members (31,61,71 ) by hand. The counter portion (20) 7 is then pivotally opened or completely detached from the sole ( 12)whereby the feet (50) ~3 are vented and relaxed.
9 2. For a pair of laced up shoes ( 10) with counter portions (20), it is convenient for a person to put on or take off the shoe ( 10) without having to tie or untie the laces.
1 ll Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present invention 12 have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and 1.3 function of the invention, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in 1 ~t detail, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the 1 S principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of lfi the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
1:3 When the counter portion (20) is connected to the sole (12) by means of the 14 pivot pin (253) pivotally fitted in the pivot socket (43) of the pivot latch (40), the second connecting members (32) respectively catch lock with the fastening lugs (314).
16 Consequently, the counter portion (20) is detachably connected with the upper ( 11 ) and 17 the sole ( 12) to be a typically integrated shoe.
1 I3 With reference to Fig. 4, when a user wants to open the counter portion (20) of 1!~ the shoe (10), the second connecting members (32) on the counter portion (20) can be easily pulled up to release the second connecting members (32) from the fastening lugs 2:l (314) of the first connecting member (31 ). Thus the counter portion (20) is then 22 pivotally opened, and a foot (50) of the user can be easily removed from or inserted into 2:3 the shoe ( 10).
24 With reference to Fig. 5, the counter portion (20) can be completely detached 1 from the sole ( 12) to change the style of the shoe ( 10) to a "mule" or "clog" style shoe.
2 With reference to Fig. 6, another embodiment of the pivotal device of the 3 counter portion (20) to the sole (12) comprises a connecting piece (250) made of a 4 flexible piece of fabric, plastic or other material. The connecting piece (250) has an upper end sewn to the lower end of the counter portion (20) and a lower end sewn to the ~6 sole ( 12).
7 With reference to Fig. 7, another embodiment of the connector (25) has a curved .B portion (254) integrally formed between the body (251 ) and the neck (252) to fit with a pad ( 14) mounted on the sole ( 12).
The pivot latch (40) is connected to a plate (46) inserted into the rear end of the 11 sole ( 12), such that the pivot latch (40) is exposed from the sole ( 12) to engage with the 12 connector (25).
13 With further reference to Fig. 7, a second embodiment of the fastener (60) 14 comprises a first connecting member (61) and a second connecting member (62). Each l ;i first connecting member (61 ) is securely attached to the upper ( 11 ).
Each first 1 ti connecting member (61 ) has a base plate (612) selectively attached to an outer surface, 1',7 an inner surface of the upper ( 11 ) or inside the upper ( 11 ). A socket (614) is defined in 113 one side of the base plate (612). A resilient pushing block (616) is formed on the base 19 plate (612).
Each second connecting member (tit) is selectively attached to the outer surface, 21 inner surface of the counter portion (20) or inside the counter portion (20). Each second 22 connecting member (62) has a base plate (622) that can be connected to the counter 2:~ portion (20). A plug (624) is formed on one side of the base plate (622) and exposed 24 from the counter portian (20). A resilient block (626) is formed on the plug (624). When g the plug (624) is inserted into the socket (614) in the corresponding first connecting :? member (61 ), the resilient block (626) will engage with the socket (614).
When the user 3 pushes the resilient pushing block (616) from the outer surface of the upper (11), the 4 resilient block (626) will disengage from the socket (614).
With reference to Fig. 8, a third embodiment of the fastener (70) comprises a 6 first connecting member (71 ) and a second connecting member (72). The first ',~ connecting member (71 ) is attached to the outer surface of the upper ( 11 ). The first 8 connecting member (71 ) has a base (712) attached to the upper ( 11 ). An engaging member (714) with teeth is pivotally mounted on the base (712) with a pivot pin (not shown). An adjusting member (716) with teeth is pivotally connected to the base (712) 11. with a pivot pin (not shown). A spring (not shown) is mounted on each pivot pin to push 12 the corresponding member (714, 716) to the base (712).
13 The second connecting member (72) is a strap (722) with multiple teeth (724) 14 formed on one side of the strap (722). When the second connecting member (72) is 1 ~~ inserted into the first connecting member (71 ) and the teeth on the engaging member 1E. (714) engage with the teeth (724) on the strap (722), the second connecting member (72) 1 i' securely engages with the first connecting member (71 ). The opening in the upper ( 11 ) 18. is closed with the counter portion (20). When the adjusting member (716) is pulled, the 19 teeth on the adjusting member (716) will engage with the teeth (724) on the strap (722).
The strap (722) is pushed to move relative to the base (712) so the engagement between 21 the second connecting member (72) and the first connecting member (71 ) is tightened.
22. With reference to Fig. 9, the pivotal counter (20) is connected to the upper ( 11 ) 23 to close the opening ( 1 I 1 ) by means of the pivotal device. The pivotal latch (40) is 24 attached to the upper ( 11 ) to pivotally engage with the connector (25) on the counter 1 portion (20).
2 With reference to Figs. 10 to 12, the Gaunter portion (20) is optionally connected 3 over the opening ( 111 ) of the upper ( 11 ). The counter portion (20) is pivotally connected 4 to one side of the upper ( 11 ) by means of the pivotal device. The pivotal device :5 comprises a connector (25) and a pivot latch (45). The connector (25) is secured to the counter portion (20) and has a body (25 I ), a longitudinal neck (252) and a transverse 7 pivot pin {253). The body (251) is securely mounted in the counter portion (20). The .3 longitudinal neck (252) is integrally formed at one end ofthe body (251).
The transverse 9 pivot pin (253) is integrally formed at one end of the neck (252). Two gaps (254) are respectively defined on opposite sides of the neck (252).
l :l The pivot latch (45) is secured on one side of the upper (11) and corresponds to 12 the connector (25) on the counter portion (20). The pivot latch (45) is formed as an 13 inverted J-shaped bracket. The bracket has an upper horizontal retainer (452), and a slot 14 (454) is defined in the middle of the bracket to divide the horizontal retainer (452) into two matching pieces and corresponds to the neck (252) of the connector (25).
The 16 horizontal retainer (452) and bracket define a pivot socket (not numbered) to pivotally 1 ~~ hold the pivot pin (253) in the pivot latch (45). Accordingly, the pivot pin (253) of the 18 connector (25) can be pivotally mounted in the pivot socket of the pivot latch (45).
19 A fastener (30) such as a locking arm fastener, a clip fastener, a belt fastener, etc.
is mounted between the upper ( 11 ) and the counter portion (20) at the side opposite to 21 the pivotal device. The fastener (30) comprises a first connecting member (31 ) and a 22, second connecting member (32). The first connecting member {31) is securely attached 23 to the upper ( 11 ) near the opening ( 111 ). The second connecting member (32) is securely 24 attached to the counter portion (20) at a position corresponding to and aligning with the first connecting member (31 ) when the counter portion (20) closes the opening ( 111 ) in 2 the upper (11). When the connector (25) is pivotally mounted in the pivot latch (45), the 3 first connecting member (31 ) and the second connecting member (32) detachably 4 connect to each other to securely hold the counter portion (20) in place over the opening 5 ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ). The first connecting member (31 ) can be disconnected from the 6 second connecting member (32) so the counter portion (20) can be pivoted to expose the 7 opening ( 111 ) in the upper ( 11 ) or be removed from the shoe ( 10) completely by further disengaging the connector (25) from the pivot latch (45). In practice, the structure of the '9 fastener can be chosen from one of the embodiments shown in Figs. l, 7 and 8.
1 ~0 In addition, a wing plate (34) is secured to each respective side of the counter I 1 portion (20) and is detachably connected to each respective side of the upper (11). At 12 least one button is mounted between each respective wing plate (34) and the upper ( 11 ).
13 Each button comprises a male element (35) secured on the wing plate (34) and a female 14 element (3 52) secured on the upper ( 11 ) and corresponding to the male element (3 5).
1.5 With the arrangements of the buttons, the wing plates (34) are respectively detachably 16 connected to the opposite sides of the upper ( 11 ) to cover the pivotal device and the 1'7 fastener. Accordingly, the appearance of the shoe (10) is improved and versatile by 1 ~~ means of the arrangements of the wing plates (34). Furthermore, an auxiliary fastener 19 (36) is mounted between the top of each respective side of the counter portion (20) and the top of the corresponding side of the upper ( 11 ). The auxiliary fastener (36) can keep 2:l the top of the counter portion (20) from turning outward relative to the upper ( 11 ).
2 2 In practice, two fasteners are respectively mounted at two sides between the 23 counter portion (20) and the upper ( 11 ) to detachably attach the counter portion (20) to 24 the upper ( 11 ) as shown in Fig. 6. The fasteners can be locking arm fasteners, clip fasteners, belt fasteners and so on shown in Figs. l, 7 and 8. Each fastener can have a 2 structure the same as or different from that of the other fastener.
3 The present invention has the following advantages:
4 1. When a wearer's feet (50) become uncomfortable due to being enclosed in the shoes ( 10) for a long time, the second connecting members (32,62,72) are easily 6 released from the first connecting members (31,61,71 ) by hand. The counter portion (20) 7 is then pivotally opened or completely detached from the sole ( 12)whereby the feet (50) ~3 are vented and relaxed.
9 2. For a pair of laced up shoes ( 10) with counter portions (20), it is convenient for a person to put on or take off the shoe ( 10) without having to tie or untie the laces.
1 ll Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present invention 12 have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and 1.3 function of the invention, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in 1 ~t detail, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the 1 S principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of lfi the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
Claims (19)
1. A shoe with a counter portion comprising:
a sole;
an upper securely connected to the sole and having a rear end with an opening defined in the rear end;
a counter portion selectively pivotally connected to one of a rear end of the sole and the upper to close the opening in the upper; and a first fastener mounted between a first side of the rear end of the upper and the counter portion to detachably connect a first end of the counter portion to the rear end of the upper; and a connecting device mounted between a second side of the upper and the counter portion to detachably connect a second end of the counter portion to the rear end of the upper, wherein the first fastener comprises a first connecting member securely attached to the upper and a second connecting member securely attached to the counter portion at a position corresponding to the first connecting member to engage with the first connecting member.
a sole;
an upper securely connected to the sole and having a rear end with an opening defined in the rear end;
a counter portion selectively pivotally connected to one of a rear end of the sole and the upper to close the opening in the upper; and a first fastener mounted between a first side of the rear end of the upper and the counter portion to detachably connect a first end of the counter portion to the rear end of the upper; and a connecting device mounted between a second side of the upper and the counter portion to detachably connect a second end of the counter portion to the rear end of the upper, wherein the first fastener comprises a first connecting member securely attached to the upper and a second connecting member securely attached to the counter portion at a position corresponding to the first connecting member to engage with the first connecting member.
2. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 1, wherein the counter portion is pivotally connected to the sole with a pivotal device; and the pivotal device has:
a connector attached to the counter portion; and a pivot latch attached to the sole to pivotally engage with the connector so as to pivotally mount the counter portion to the sole.
a connector attached to the counter portion; and a pivot latch attached to the sole to pivotally engage with the connector so as to pivotally mount the counter portion to the sole.
3. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 2, wherein the connector of the counter portion comprises:
a body securely attached to the counter portion;
a longitudinal neck integrally formed at a lower end of the body;
a transversally extending pivot pin integrally formed at a lower end of the neck; and two gaps respectively defined on opposite sides of the neck; and the pivot latch is formed as an J-shaped bracket, wherein the J-shaped bracket has:
an upper horizontal piece;
a slot defined in a middle of the J-shaped bracket and corresponding to the neck of the connector;
a pivot socket defined in the J-shaped bracket to pivotally receive the pivot pin; and lips integrally formed at an outer end of the horizontal piece, whereby the pivot pin of the connector can be inserted into the recess and pivotally fitted into the pivot socket of the pivot latch.
a body securely attached to the counter portion;
a longitudinal neck integrally formed at a lower end of the body;
a transversally extending pivot pin integrally formed at a lower end of the neck; and two gaps respectively defined on opposite sides of the neck; and the pivot latch is formed as an J-shaped bracket, wherein the J-shaped bracket has:
an upper horizontal piece;
a slot defined in a middle of the J-shaped bracket and corresponding to the neck of the connector;
a pivot socket defined in the J-shaped bracket to pivotally receive the pivot pin; and lips integrally formed at an outer end of the horizontal piece, whereby the pivot pin of the connector can be inserted into the recess and pivotally fitted into the pivot socket of the pivot latch.
4. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 3, wherein a recess is defined in an upper surface near a rear end of the sole to receive the pivot latch.
5. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 3, wherein a pad is mounted on the sole; and a curved portion is integrally formed between the body and the neck to fit with a configuration of the pad.
6. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pivot latch is connected to a plate inserted into a rear end of the sole; and the pivot latch is mounted on the rear end of the sole and exposed from the sole to engage with the connector.
7. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 1, wherein the counter portion is pivotally connected to the sole with a pivotal device;
the pivotal device has a connector attached to the counter portion to pivotally connect the counter portion to the sole; and the connector is a flexible piece having an upper end sewn to a lower end of the counter portion and a lower end sewn to the shoe sole.
the pivotal device has a connector attached to the counter portion to pivotally connect the counter portion to the sole; and the connector is a flexible piece having an upper end sewn to a lower end of the counter portion and a lower end sewn to the shoe sole.
8. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first connecting member of the first fastener has:
a base plate securely attached to the upper;
a fastening lug integrally formed on the base plate; and a retaining head integrally formed at an outer end of the fastening lug; and the second connecting member of the first fastener has:
a connecting arm pivotally attached to the counter portion;
at least one notch defined in the connecting arm and corresponding to the fastening lug to engage with the fastening lug; and a tab perpendicularly extending out from the connecting arm.
a base plate securely attached to the upper;
a fastening lug integrally formed on the base plate; and a retaining head integrally formed at an outer end of the fastening lug; and the second connecting member of the first fastener has:
a connecting arm pivotally attached to the counter portion;
at least one notch defined in the connecting arm and corresponding to the fastening lug to engage with the fastening lug; and a tab perpendicularly extending out from the connecting arm.
9. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first connecting member of the first fastener has:
a base plate attached to the upper;
a socket defined in one side of the base plate; and a resilient pushing block formed on the base plate; and the second connecting member of the fastener has:
a base plate attached to the counter portion;
a plug formed on one side of the base plate to be inserted into the socket;
and a resilient block formed on the plug to engage with the socket.
a base plate attached to the upper;
a socket defined in one side of the base plate; and a resilient pushing block formed on the base plate; and the second connecting member of the fastener has:
a base plate attached to the counter portion;
a plug formed on one side of the base plate to be inserted into the socket;
and a resilient block formed on the plug to engage with the socket.
10. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first connecting member of the first fastener has:
a base attached to the upper;
an engaging member with teeth pivotally mounted on the base with a pivot pin; and a spring mounted on the pivot pin to push the engaging member to the base;
and the second connecting member of the first fastener is a strap with multiple teeth formed on one side of the strap to engage with the teeth on the engaging member of the first connecting member.
a base attached to the upper;
an engaging member with teeth pivotally mounted on the base with a pivot pin; and a spring mounted on the pivot pin to push the engaging member to the base;
and the second connecting member of the first fastener is a strap with multiple teeth formed on one side of the strap to engage with the teeth on the engaging member of the first connecting member.
11. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 10, wherein an adjusting member with teeth is pivotally mounted on the base of the first connecting member with a pivot; and a spring is mounted on the pivot to push the adjusting member to the base, whereby the engagement between the first connecting member and the second connecting member will be tightened, when the adjusting member is pulled and the teeth on the adjusting member engage with the teeth on the strap.
12. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 1, wherein the counter portion is detachably connected to the upper to close the opening in the upper; and the connecting device is a pivotal device for detachably and pivotally connecting the second end of the counter portion to the rear end of the upper.
13. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 12, wherein the pivotal device has:
a connector attached to the counter portion; and a pivot latch attached to the second side of the upper to pivotally engage with the connector so as to pivotally mount the counter portion to the upper.
a connector attached to the counter portion; and a pivot latch attached to the second side of the upper to pivotally engage with the connector so as to pivotally mount the counter portion to the upper.
14. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 13, wherein the connector on the counter portion comprises:
a body securely attached to the counter portion;
a longitudinal neck integrally formed at a lower end of the body;
a transversally extending pivot pin integrally formed at a lower end of the neck; and two gaps respectively defined on opposite sides of the neck; and the pivot latch is formed as an J-shaped bracket, wherein the J-shaped bracket has an upper horizontal piece;
a slot defined in a middle of the J-shaped bracket and corresponding to the neck of the connector; and a pivot socket defined in the J-shaped bracket to pivotally receive the pivot pin, whereby the pivot pin of the connector can be pivotally fitted into the pivot socket of the pivot latch.
a body securely attached to the counter portion;
a longitudinal neck integrally formed at a lower end of the body;
a transversally extending pivot pin integrally formed at a lower end of the neck; and two gaps respectively defined on opposite sides of the neck; and the pivot latch is formed as an J-shaped bracket, wherein the J-shaped bracket has an upper horizontal piece;
a slot defined in a middle of the J-shaped bracket and corresponding to the neck of the connector; and a pivot socket defined in the J-shaped bracket to pivotally receive the pivot pin, whereby the pivot pin of the connector can be pivotally fitted into the pivot socket of the pivot latch.
15. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a wing plate secured to each respective side of the counter portion and detachably connected to each respective side of the upper; and at least one button mounted between each respective wing plate and the upper to detachably connect the wing plate to the upper, wherein each at least one button has:
a male element secured on the wing plate; and a female element secured on the upper and corresponding to the male element.
a male element secured on the wing plate; and a female element secured on the upper and corresponding to the male element.
16. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 1 further comprising an auxiliary fastener mounted between a top of each respective side of the counter portion and a top of the corresponding side of the upper to keep the top of the counter portion from turning outward relative to the upper.
17. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 1, wherein the counter portion is detachably connected to the upper to close the opening in the upper; and the connecting device is a second fastener for detachably connecting the second end of the counter portion to the rear end of the upper.
18. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 17, wherein second fastener has a structure being same as that of the fastener.
19. The shoe with a counter portion as claimed in claim 17, wherein second fastener has a structure different from that of the fastener.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2386645 CA2386645A1 (en) | 2002-05-16 | 2002-05-16 | Shoe with a counter portion |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2386645 CA2386645A1 (en) | 2002-05-16 | 2002-05-16 | Shoe with a counter portion |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2386645A1 true CA2386645A1 (en) | 2003-11-16 |
Family
ID=29555347
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2386645 Abandoned CA2386645A1 (en) | 2002-05-16 | 2002-05-16 | Shoe with a counter portion |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA2386645A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2036449A1 (en) | 2007-09-12 | 2009-03-18 | Franco Malenotti | Shoe with heel area opening to make the fit easy and adjustable |
| WO2020009904A1 (en) * | 2018-07-06 | 2020-01-09 | Nike Innovate, C.V. | Closure mechanisms for articles of footwear and apparel |
-
2002
- 2002-05-16 CA CA 2386645 patent/CA2386645A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP2036449A1 (en) | 2007-09-12 | 2009-03-18 | Franco Malenotti | Shoe with heel area opening to make the fit easy and adjustable |
| WO2020009904A1 (en) * | 2018-07-06 | 2020-01-09 | Nike Innovate, C.V. | Closure mechanisms for articles of footwear and apparel |
| CN112399807A (en) * | 2018-07-06 | 2021-02-23 | 耐克创新有限合伙公司 | Closure mechanism for articles of footwear and articles of apparel |
| US11369162B2 (en) | 2018-07-06 | 2022-06-28 | Nike, Inc. | Closure mechanisms for articles of footwear and apparel |
| CN112399807B (en) * | 2018-07-06 | 2022-07-19 | 耐克创新有限合伙公司 | Closure mechanism for articles of footwear and articles of apparel |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US6594921B2 (en) | Shoe with a pivotal counter portion | |
| US20030200680A1 (en) | Shoe with a counter portion | |
| US11330868B2 (en) | Footwear with closing mechanism permitting easy donning and doffing | |
| US7222441B2 (en) | Sandal with interchangeable upper | |
| US7866008B2 (en) | Adjustable fastener for foot apparel | |
| US6904706B2 (en) | Sandal, thong or the like with reversible tongue, vamp, or strap | |
| US20160242493A1 (en) | Shoes with interchangeable and inter-zippable tops | |
| US20060288610A1 (en) | Convertible sandal | |
| US9609903B2 (en) | Transition insoles | |
| US20150374065A1 (en) | Easy Access Footwear | |
| US9700102B2 (en) | Clasp and system | |
| US20100071230A1 (en) | Laced garment closure | |
| US10561196B2 (en) | Shoe with exchangeable upper | |
| US9259055B1 (en) | Footwear accessory device | |
| US20050022428A1 (en) | Shoe fastening and closure device and method of using same | |
| US20130340286A1 (en) | Shoe With Exchangeable Upper | |
| US9700097B2 (en) | Clasp and system | |
| CA2386645A1 (en) | Shoe with a counter portion | |
| CN111970939A (en) | Sandal with magnetic connecting vamp belt | |
| EP1287755A1 (en) | Shoe with a pivotal counter portion | |
| US11350698B2 (en) | Interchangeable shoe | |
| KR200259660Y1 (en) | Shoe with a pivotal counter portion | |
| JP3679405B1 (en) | Shoes that can open the heel | |
| US20130086814A1 (en) | Shoe with exchangeable upper | |
| KR20030022608A (en) | Shoe with a pivotal counter portion |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Dead |