EP1946661B1 - An article of footwear - Google Patents
An article of footwear Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP1946661B1 EP1946661B1 EP08155953.6A EP08155953A EP1946661B1 EP 1946661 B1 EP1946661 B1 EP 1946661B1 EP 08155953 A EP08155953 A EP 08155953A EP 1946661 B1 EP1946661 B1 EP 1946661B1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- article
- cord
- footwear
- section
- shoe
- 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.)
- Not-in-force
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/26—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use adjustable as to length or size
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
- A43B23/02—Uppers; Boot legs
- A43B23/0245—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form
- A43B23/0265—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form having different properties in different directions
- A43B23/027—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form having different properties in different directions with a part of the upper particularly flexible, e.g. permitting articulation or torsion
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
- A43B23/02—Uppers; Boot legs
- A43B23/0245—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form
- A43B23/0295—Pieced uppers
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
- A43B23/02—Uppers; Boot legs
- A43B23/04—Uppers made of one piece; Uppers with inserted gussets
- A43B23/045—Uppers with inserted gussets
- A43B23/047—Uppers with inserted gussets the gusset being elastic
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/02—Boots covering the lower leg
- A43B3/04—Boots covering the lower leg with rubber or elastic insertions or gussets
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/06—Shoes with flaps; Footwear with divided uppers
- A43B3/08—Shoes with flaps; Footwear with divided uppers with rubber or elastic insertions or gussets
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
- A43C1/00—Shoe lacing fastenings
Definitions
- the present invention relates to articles of footwear, in particular to a sandal.
- a preferred feature is that the two ends of the cord are secured to the article of footwear or the cord is a continuous loop. More than one cord can be provided in each article of footwear.
- the first and second upper sections are secured to a flexible, stretchable inner material which is disposed behind the alternating tabs and sometimes the inner material lines the whole interior of the upper.
- the cord extends along the main toe joint area of the upper and/or the cord extends along both sides of the article of footwear to below the ankle area of the upper and/or the cord extends around the heel of the upper.
- the cord extends in an upward direction at the heel or at the ankle of the article of footwear.
- the cord extends in a U-shape around or in two lines on either side of the primary fastening means, beginning and ending at the foot opening part of the article of footwear.
- the second section is secured to and extends from the sole.
- the first and second sections are connected only by virtue of the cord interengagement.
- the primary fastening means is constituted by one of the following group: laces, Velcro (TM), buckle, zip, magnetic clasp, toggle, plastic moulded fastener.
- DE 456 185 C discloses a footwear, wherein the upper and the sole are connected by means of a cord.
- the flexure system creates a flexible expansion area within the upper of the shoe/boot or sandal that reduces pressure on to the foot.
- the elasticated cord also ensures that the separate upper portions are centered again after flex or distortion. With reduced pressure from the upper, the foot can move and expand more freely inside the shoe enhancing the user's perception of comfort.
- One benefit in some constructions is the ability to evenly distribute material around the foot rather than allowing the upper material to buckle randomly, as in a conventional shoe construction, resulting in an inverted crease which concentrates more pressure on the foot at the point of the flex.
- D.P.M. Dynamic Performance Measure
- This testing facility enables the applicant to record and improve comfort in their shoes as well as to bench mark "comfort" alongside other shoes.
- the use of the flexure system, together with conventional fastening means has clearly improved comfort.
- the pressure under the user's foot is reduced because the upper is able to expand, allowing no pressure on top of the foot and resulting in more comfortable footwear.
- FIG. 1 shows a shoe 10 not embodying the present invention and figures 2 and 3 illustrate detailed features.
- the shoe 10 has a sole 11, an upper 12 and a conventional shoe fastening means 13, utilisation of which enables the wearer to put on and take off the shoe.
- the fastening means comprises laces but it will be appreciated that many other fastening means could be substituted, for example Velcro (TM) straps, buckles, clasps, zips, toggle fastenings, magnetic clasps, plastic moulded fastener.
- Velcro TM
- Extending partially around the shoe 10 is an elongate, elasticated cord 14 which extends from below the ankle area, along one side of the shoe towards the toe area and then back along the other side of the shoe to below the ankle area on the other side of the shoe 10. Both ends of the cord 14 are secured to the shoe 10, for example by stitching to the upper 12 or to the sole 11. In the toe region, the cord 14 ideally follows a line corresponding to the main toe joints of the wearer (not shown) for reasons that will become apparent.
- the fore part of the upper 12 is separated into two sections, a first or upper section 15 which in this embodiment incorporates the fastening means 13 and a second or lower section 16 which in this embodiment extends from the sole 11 of the shoe 10.
- the two sections 15, 16 are interconnected by means of the elasticated cord 14.
- the upper section 15 has a number of spaced first tabs 17 which extend towards the lower section 16.
- Each tab 17 is looped around the cord 14 and is secured to itself by means of stitching 18 to form a sleeve through which the cord extends. This is shown clearly in figure 3 .
- Interposed between the first tabs 17 are a series of spaced second tabs 19 which extend from the lower section 16 towards the upper section 15.
- each second tab 19 is looped around the cord 14 and is secured to itself by stitching 18 to form another cord receiving sleeve.
- stitching could be replaced by some other securing means such as a rivet or glue or the cord receiving sleeve could take a different form and could be a separate element secured to the first or second sections 15, 16.
- Figure 8 shows an alternative.
- the cord area at least is lined with a stretchable, flexible material 20 which is secured to the inside of the upper 12.
- the stretchable material 20 could be a backing just for the cord area of the shoe 10 or could be a backing for other areas, even a backing for the entire upper 12.
- the two-section form of the fore part of the upper 12, coupled with the cord 14, enable an extra degree of flexing and expansion caused by relative movement between the first and second sections 15, 16.
- This relative movement is facilitated by the elasticated cord 14, the resilience of which tends to return the shoe 10 to its original shape after flexing.
- the relative movement of the two sections 15, 16 makes it easier to bend the shoe in this important area and can act to reduce the tendency for a section of creased leather to press against the wearer's foot during the walking action.
- the potential for relative movement also accommodates swelling of the feet due to temperature change or due to flying or due to size fluctuations throughout the day.
- Figure 4 shows a shoe 10 which is similar in many respects to that shown in figure 1 except that the ends of the cord 14 extend rearwardly beyond the ankle to the heel region so as to provide a flexure line 360° around the shoe.
- the shoe 10 in figure 4 also shows an alternative fastening means 13 in the form of two straps 22 secured with Velcro (TM) for example.
- TM Velcro
- the cord 14 extends in a generally upright direction from the sole 11 to the edge of the foot opening below the ankle.
- the first and second sections 15, 16 are therefore more like forward and rearward sections with interlocking tabs 17, 19 but again the arrangement provides an extra degree of flexing and expansion.
- the cord 14 is provided in a generally vertical orientation at the rear heel seam of the shoe 10 such that the two sections 15, 16 could be regarded as left and right sections. It will be clear that again the shoe 10 benefits from an extra degree of flexibility and expansion. In this embodiment the fastening means 13 are not visible due to the angle of the view.
- the arrangement of figure 7 is similar in some respects to that shown in figure 1 except that the U-shaped path of the cord 14 is much closer to the conventional shoe fastening means 13 so as to define the facing of the shoe 10.
- the shoe 10 of figure 8 is very similar to the shoe of figure 7 except that the flexure zone is not U-shaped but extends in two lines on either side of the fastening means 13.
- the shoe 40 of figure 9 utilises the same general principles of the shoes described above except that the cord 14 is retained differently.
- cord 14 on both sides, there are two elasticated cords 14.
- Each cord 14 is in the form of an inverted V, the apex of the V being held in a stitched conduit 41 defined between the first section 15 of the upper and the stretchable backing material 20.
- the first section 15 is debossed to help the cord 14 move relative to the conduit 41.
- the two ends of each V-shaped cord 14 are secured relative to the second, or lower, section 16 of the upper or the sole 11. It will be apparent that the cords enable the upper and lower sections 15, 16 of the shoe 10 to move relative to each other, as with previously described embodiments.
- FIG 10 shows a sandal 50 according to the present invention which utilises the same basic principles of the shoes described.
- the lower straps 51 of the sandal effectively constitute the second section 16 and the upper straps 52 constitute the first section 15 of the upper, the straps 51, 52 terminating with the tabs 17, 19 which loop around the elasticated cord 14.
- conventional fastening means 13 is provided in the form of a Velcro (TM) strap which enables insertion and removal of the foot.
- TM Velcro
- FIG 11 shows a boot 60 which utilises similar principles to some of the other articles of footwear described above.
- the boot 60 has a conventional primary fastening means which is not shown, such as a zip or lacing on the opposite side of the boot to that shown.
- the side shown incorporates a generally vertical flexure system comprising an elasticated cord captured by interlocking forward and rearward tabs 17, 19 projecting from the first and second sections 15, 16 of the upper 12.
- the cord 14 is fixed at its upper and lower ends and the flexure system is particularly suited to expanding to accommodate variable calf sizes.
- figure 12 shows a flexure system similar to that shown in figure 11 , which flexure system is again provided in addition to a primary fastening (again not shown).
- the flexure system describes a serpentine path instead of the vertical path of figure 11 .
- other shaped paths for the flexure system would also be possible and the extent in the vertical direction could also be varied.
- the flexure system extends downwardly from the top outside edge of the boot 60, curves rearwardly at its lower end and then curves back up to the top inside edge of the boot 60. This results in a panel in the calf area which is able to flex.
- a primary fastening means such as a zip (not visible however) is also provided on the inside part of the boot upper 12
- the flexure system could extend only in a horizontal direction, for example around the ankle region.
Abstract
Description
- The present invention relates to articles of footwear, in particular to a sandal.
- According to the present invention there is provided a sandal as disclosed by claim 1.
- A preferred feature is that the two ends of the cord are secured to the article of footwear or the cord is a continuous loop. More than one cord can be provided in each article of footwear.
- With some articles of footwear, the first and second upper sections are secured to a flexible, stretchable inner material which is disposed behind the alternating tabs and sometimes the inner material lines the whole interior of the upper.
- In some embodiments the cord extends along the main toe joint area of the upper and/or the cord extends along both sides of the article of footwear to below the ankle area of the upper and/or the cord extends around the heel of the upper.
- With a further embodiment the cord extends in an upward direction at the heel or at the ankle of the article of footwear. In another embodiment the cord extends in a U-shape around or in two lines on either side of the primary fastening means, beginning and ending at the foot opening part of the article of footwear.
- Conveniently the second section is secured to and extends from the sole. Sometimes the first and second sections are connected only by virtue of the cord interengagement.
- Usually the primary fastening means is constituted by one of the following group: laces, Velcro (TM), buckle, zip, magnetic clasp, toggle, plastic moulded fastener.
-
DE 456 185 C discloses a footwear, wherein the upper and the sole are connected by means of a cord. - It has been found that the flexure system creates a flexible expansion area within the upper of the shoe/boot or sandal that reduces pressure on to the foot. The elasticated cord also ensures that the separate upper portions are centered again after flex or distortion. With reduced pressure from the upper, the foot can move and expand more freely inside the shoe enhancing the user's perception of comfort. One benefit in some constructions is the ability to evenly distribute material around the foot rather than allowing the upper material to buckle randomly, as in a conventional shoe construction, resulting in an inverted crease which concentrates more pressure on the foot at the point of the flex.
- The applicants have created an independent in-house comfort test, called D.P.M. (Dynamic Performance Measure), which utilises various laboratory equipment including advanced pressure sensing software and a digital shock absorption tester. This testing facility enables the applicant to record and improve comfort in their shoes as well as to bench mark "comfort" alongside other shoes. In tests of various embodiments of the present invention the use of the flexure system, together with conventional fastening means, has clearly improved comfort. In particular, in some embodiments of the present invention the pressure under the user's foot is reduced because the upper is able to expand, allowing no pressure on top of the foot and resulting in more comfortable footwear.
- Various embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail. The description makes reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
-
Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a shoe not according to the present invention, -
Figure 2 is a detailed perspective view of a part of thefigure 1 shoe, -
Figure 3 is a cross section on line III-III offigure 2 , -
Figure 4 is a side view of an alternative shoe not according to the present invention, -
Figure 5 is a perspective view of part of another shoe not according to the present invention, -
Figure 6 is a rear perspective view of part of another shoe not according to the present invention, -
Figure 7 is a plan view of a further shoe not according to the present invention, -
Figure 8 is a plan view of a still further shoe not according to the present invention, -
Figure 9 is a side view of a further alternative shoe not according to the present invention, -
Figure 10 is a perspective view of a sandal according to the present invention, -
Figure 11 is a side view of a boot not according to the present invention, -
Figure 12 is a perspective view of another boot not according to the present invention, -
Figure 13 is a perspective view of a further boot not according to the present invention, and -
Figure 14 is a rear view of thefigure 13 boot. -
Figure 1 shows ashoe 10 not embodying the present invention andfigures 2 and 3 illustrate detailed features. Theshoe 10 has a sole 11, an upper 12 and a conventional shoe fastening means 13, utilisation of which enables the wearer to put on and take off the shoe. In the shoe offigure 1 , the fastening means comprises laces but it will be appreciated that many other fastening means could be substituted, for example Velcro (TM) straps, buckles, clasps, zips, toggle fastenings, magnetic clasps, plastic moulded fastener. - Extending partially around the
shoe 10 is an elongate,elasticated cord 14 which extends from below the ankle area, along one side of the shoe towards the toe area and then back along the other side of the shoe to below the ankle area on the other side of theshoe 10. Both ends of thecord 14 are secured to theshoe 10, for example by stitching to the upper 12 or to the sole 11. In the toe region, thecord 14 ideally follows a line corresponding to the main toe joints of the wearer (not shown) for reasons that will become apparent. - The fore part of the upper 12 is separated into two sections, a first or
upper section 15 which in this embodiment incorporates thefastening means 13 and a second orlower section 16 which in this embodiment extends from the sole 11 of theshoe 10. The twosections elasticated cord 14. Theupper section 15 has a number of spacedfirst tabs 17 which extend towards thelower section 16. Eachtab 17 is looped around thecord 14 and is secured to itself by means of stitching 18 to form a sleeve through which the cord extends. This is shown clearly infigure 3 . Interposed between thefirst tabs 17 are a series of spacedsecond tabs 19 which extend from thelower section 16 towards theupper section 15. Again, eachsecond tab 19 is looped around thecord 14 and is secured to itself by stitching 18 to form another cord receiving sleeve. It will be appreciated that the stitching could be replaced by some other securing means such as a rivet or glue or the cord receiving sleeve could take a different form and could be a separate element secured to the first orsecond sections Figure 8 , described later, shows an alternative. - It will be seen from
figure 1 that the first andsecond tabs upper sections figures 1 to 3 the cord area at least is lined with a stretchable,flexible material 20 which is secured to the inside of the upper 12. Thestretchable material 20 could be a backing just for the cord area of theshoe 10 or could be a backing for other areas, even a backing for the entire upper 12. - The two-section form of the fore part of the upper 12, coupled with the
cord 14, enable an extra degree of flexing and expansion caused by relative movement between the first andsecond sections elasticated cord 14, the resilience of which tends to return theshoe 10 to its original shape after flexing. It will be appreciated that in the toe joint area, the relative movement of the twosections -
Figure 4 shows ashoe 10 which is similar in many respects to that shown infigure 1 except that the ends of thecord 14 extend rearwardly beyond the ankle to the heel region so as to provide a flexure line 360° around the shoe. Theshoe 10 infigure 4 also shows an alternative fastening means 13 in the form of two straps 22 secured with Velcro (TM) for example. - In
figure 5 thecord 14 extends in a generally upright direction from the sole 11 to the edge of the foot opening below the ankle. The first andsecond sections tabs - Similarly, in
figure 6 thecord 14 is provided in a generally vertical orientation at the rear heel seam of theshoe 10 such that the twosections shoe 10 benefits from an extra degree of flexibility and expansion. In this embodiment the fastening means 13 are not visible due to the angle of the view. - The arrangement of
figure 7 is similar in some respects to that shown infigure 1 except that the U-shaped path of thecord 14 is much closer to the conventional shoe fastening means 13 so as to define the facing of theshoe 10. Theshoe 10 offigure 8 is very similar to the shoe offigure 7 except that the flexure zone is not U-shaped but extends in two lines on either side of the fastening means 13. - The
shoe 40 offigure 9 utilises the same general principles of the shoes described above except that thecord 14 is retained differently. Inshoe 40, on both sides, there are twoelasticated cords 14. Eachcord 14 is in the form of an inverted V, the apex of the V being held in a stitchedconduit 41 defined between thefirst section 15 of the upper and thestretchable backing material 20. Ideally thefirst section 15 is debossed to help thecord 14 move relative to theconduit 41. The two ends of each V-shapedcord 14 are secured relative to the second, or lower,section 16 of the upper or the sole 11. It will be apparent that the cords enable the upper andlower sections shoe 10 to move relative to each other, as with previously described embodiments. -
Figure 10 shows asandal 50 according to the present invention which utilises the same basic principles of the shoes described. The lower straps 51 of the sandal effectively constitute thesecond section 16 and theupper straps 52 constitute thefirst section 15 of the upper, thestraps tabs elasticated cord 14. Again, conventional fastening means 13 is provided in the form of a Velcro (TM) strap which enables insertion and removal of the foot. -
Figure 11 shows aboot 60 which utilises similar principles to some of the other articles of footwear described above. Theboot 60 has a conventional primary fastening means which is not shown, such as a zip or lacing on the opposite side of the boot to that shown. The side shown incorporates a generally vertical flexure system comprising an elasticated cord captured by interlocking forward andrearward tabs second sections cord 14 is fixed at its upper and lower ends and the flexure system is particularly suited to expanding to accommodate variable calf sizes. - Similarly,
figure 12 shows a flexure system similar to that shown infigure 11 , which flexure system is again provided in addition to a primary fastening (again not shown). In this embodiment, however, the flexure system describes a serpentine path instead of the vertical path offigure 11 . It will be appreciated that other shaped paths for the flexure system would also be possible and the extent in the vertical direction could also be varied. By way of example, infigures 13 and 14 the flexure system extends downwardly from the top outside edge of theboot 60, curves rearwardly at its lower end and then curves back up to the top inside edge of theboot 60. This results in a panel in the calf area which is able to flex. A primary fastening means such as a zip (not visible however) is also provided on the inside part of the boot upper 12 In other arrangements the flexure system could extend only in a horizontal direction, for example around the ankle region.
Claims (13)
- An article of footwear comprising a sole and an upper, the article having a primary fastening means (13) and a flexure system which is independent from the primary fastening means and which comprises an elongate, elasticated cord (14), a first section (15) of the upper being secured relative to the cord and an adjacent second section (16) being secured relative to the cord such that the elasticated cord allows said first and second sections to flex relative to each other, characterized in that said adjacent section is also constituted by said upper, said first section (15) is secured relative to the cord by means of at least one first tab (17) and said second section is secured relative to the cord by means of at least one oppositely disposed second tab (19) disposed such that the first and second tabs alternate and wherein the article of footwear is a sandal (50) and the tabs are constituted by the end parts of straps (51, 52).
- An article of footwear as claimed in claim 1 wherein the end of each tab of the first upper (15) and second sections (16) loops around the cord (14) and is secured to the tab to form a sleeve around the cord.
- An article of footwear as claimed in claim 2 wherein there are at least two first tabs (17).
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 2 or 3 wherein there are at least two second tabs (19).
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the two ends of the cord (14) are secured to the article of footwear.
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the cord (14) is a continuous loop.
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein the cord (14) extends along the main toe joint area of the upper.
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 wherein the cord (14) extends along both sides of the article of footwear to below the ankle area of the upper.
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 wherein the cord (14) extends around the heel of the upper.
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 wherein the cord (14) extends in a U-shape around or in two lines on either side of the primary fastening means, beginning and ending at the foot opening part of the article of footwear.
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10 wherein the second section (16) is secured to and extends from the sole.
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11 wherein the first (15) and second sections (16) are connected only by virtue of the cord interengagement.
- An article of footwear as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 12 wherein the primary fastening (13) means is constituted by one of the following group: laces, Velcro (TM), buckle, zip, magnetic clasp, toggle, plastic moulded fastener.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
GBGB0516023.9A GB0516023D0 (en) | 2005-08-04 | 2005-08-04 | An article of footwear |
EP06118341A EP1749454B1 (en) | 2005-08-04 | 2006-08-02 | An article of footwear |
Related Parent Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP06118341A Division EP1749454B1 (en) | 2005-08-04 | 2006-08-02 | An article of footwear |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP1946661A1 EP1946661A1 (en) | 2008-07-23 |
EP1946661B1 true EP1946661B1 (en) | 2014-04-09 |
Family
ID=34984066
Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP06118341A Not-in-force EP1749454B1 (en) | 2005-08-04 | 2006-08-02 | An article of footwear |
EP08155953.6A Not-in-force EP1946661B1 (en) | 2005-08-04 | 2006-08-02 | An article of footwear |
Family Applications Before (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP06118341A Not-in-force EP1749454B1 (en) | 2005-08-04 | 2006-08-02 | An article of footwear |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (2) | EP1749454B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE423482T1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE602006005294D1 (en) |
ES (2) | ES2468547T3 (en) |
GB (1) | GB0516023D0 (en) |
Families Citing this family (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
ITFI20060043U1 (en) * | 2006-07-12 | 2008-01-13 | David Paolo Spinelli | FOOTWEAR WITH SOLE AND SEPARABLE UPPER |
US8136267B2 (en) | 2007-07-18 | 2012-03-20 | Boot Band Llc | Insert for expanding an article of clothing |
US9095185B1 (en) | 2008-07-02 | 2015-08-04 | Dina Ortner | Shoes with interchangeable decorative Appliqués |
CA2779324A1 (en) * | 2009-11-05 | 2011-05-12 | Desarrollo Integral Del Molde, S.L. | Flexible footwear |
US9254014B2 (en) * | 2013-12-23 | 2016-02-09 | Stuart Weitzman Ip, Llc | Boot with stretchable opening |
GB2539453A (en) * | 2015-06-16 | 2016-12-21 | The Foot & Ankle Clinic Ltd | An orthotic boot |
Family Cites Families (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE456185C (en) * | 1928-02-17 | Bruno Lonstroff | Dismountable boot | |
US3388486A (en) * | 1965-08-02 | 1968-06-18 | Desco Shoe Corp | Foot covering |
US5765296A (en) * | 1997-01-31 | 1998-06-16 | Nine West Group, Inc. | Exercise shoe having fit adaptive upper |
ITPO20020001A1 (en) * | 2002-01-07 | 2003-07-07 | Calzaturificio Dover Srl | VARIABLE FIT SHOE AND PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE |
-
2005
- 2005-08-04 GB GBGB0516023.9A patent/GB0516023D0/en not_active Ceased
-
2006
- 2006-08-02 ES ES08155953.6T patent/ES2468547T3/en active Active
- 2006-08-02 EP EP06118341A patent/EP1749454B1/en not_active Not-in-force
- 2006-08-02 EP EP08155953.6A patent/EP1946661B1/en not_active Not-in-force
- 2006-08-02 DE DE602006005294T patent/DE602006005294D1/en active Active
- 2006-08-02 AT AT06118341T patent/ATE423482T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2006-08-02 ES ES06118341T patent/ES2323249T3/en active Active
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
EP1749454B1 (en) | 2009-02-25 |
ATE423482T1 (en) | 2009-03-15 |
GB0516023D0 (en) | 2005-09-14 |
DE602006005294D1 (en) | 2009-04-09 |
EP1946661A1 (en) | 2008-07-23 |
ES2468547T3 (en) | 2014-06-16 |
EP1749454A1 (en) | 2007-02-07 |
ES2323249T3 (en) | 2009-07-09 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
KR102503511B1 (en) | Articles of footwear having tongue reinforcements | |
US20220378144A1 (en) | Rapid-entry footwear with rebounding fit system | |
US6701644B2 (en) | Athletic shoe structure | |
US4255876A (en) | Athletic shoe having an upper toe section of stretchable material, external reinforcing strips and improved lacing | |
EP3150077B1 (en) | Shoe upper | |
US5555650A (en) | Laceless athletic shoe | |
US5177882A (en) | Shoe with a central fastener | |
EP1946661B1 (en) | An article of footwear | |
US20110252666A1 (en) | Footwear with expandable entry and exit feature | |
CN105611851A (en) | Article of footwear having a sole structure | |
CN102802457A (en) | Easy-to-wear lace up article of footwear | |
EP3141140A2 (en) | Article of footwear having active regions and secure regions | |
EP1392137B1 (en) | Sports footwear with improved flexibility | |
CN105611850A (en) | Article of footwear having sole structure | |
US20230157418A1 (en) | Article of Footwear with Closure System | |
JPH09182601A (en) | Sports shoes | |
US11930890B2 (en) | Lace-receiving structure for articles of footwear | |
US20220079293A1 (en) | Lace guide for articles of footwear | |
JPH08154701A (en) | Freely stretchable shoes | |
JP2005325480A (en) | Wader |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
AC | Divisional application: reference to earlier application |
Ref document number: 1749454 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: P |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR |
|
AKX | Designation fees paid | ||
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20080925 |
|
RBV | Designated contracting states (corrected) |
Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: 8566 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R079 Ref document number: 602006041047 Country of ref document: DE Free format text: PREVIOUS MAIN CLASS: A43B0003040000 Ipc: A43B0003260000 |
|
RIC1 | Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant |
Ipc: A43C 1/00 20060101ALI20121205BHEP Ipc: A43B 3/04 20060101ALI20121205BHEP Ipc: A43B 3/08 20060101ALI20121205BHEP Ipc: A43B 23/04 20060101ALI20121205BHEP Ipc: A43B 3/26 20060101AFI20121205BHEP |
|
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
INTG | Intention to grant announced |
Effective date: 20140122 |
|
GRAS | Grant fee paid |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
AC | Divisional application: reference to earlier application |
Ref document number: 1749454 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: P |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: GB Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
RIN1 | Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected) |
Inventor name: TOWNS, CHRIS |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: EP Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: REF Ref document number: 660824 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20140415 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R096 Ref document number: 602006041047 Country of ref document: DE Effective date: 20140515 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: ES Ref legal event code: FG2A Ref document number: 2468547 Country of ref document: ES Kind code of ref document: T3 Effective date: 20140616 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: MK05 Ref document number: 660824 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20140409 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NL Ref legal event code: VDEP Effective date: 20140409 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: LT Ref legal event code: MG4D |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140710 Ref country code: LT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: NL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: BG Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140709 Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140809 Ref country code: FI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: PL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: LV Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: SE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: AT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: PT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140811 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R097 Ref document number: 602006041047 Country of ref document: DE |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: EE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: RO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: BE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: DK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: SK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: CZ Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 |
|
PLBE | No opposition filed within time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT |
|
26N | No opposition filed |
Effective date: 20150112 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MC Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: IT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 Ref country code: LU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140802 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: PL |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R097 Ref document number: 602006041047 Country of ref document: DE Effective date: 20150112 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: CH Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20140831 Ref country code: LI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20140831 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: MM4A |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20140802 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: CY Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: PLFP Year of fee payment: 11 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: HU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO Effective date: 20060802 Ref country code: TR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20140409 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: PLFP Year of fee payment: 12 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FR Payment date: 20170628 Year of fee payment: 12 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Payment date: 20170725 Year of fee payment: 12 Ref country code: ES Payment date: 20170901 Year of fee payment: 12 Ref country code: GB Payment date: 20170802 Year of fee payment: 12 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R119 Ref document number: 602006041047 Country of ref document: DE |
|
GBPC | Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20180802 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20190301 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180831 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: ES Ref legal event code: FD2A Effective date: 20190918 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GB Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180802 Ref country code: ES Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180803 |