GB2218318A - Ladies shoe heels - Google Patents

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GB2218318A
GB2218318A GB8914768A GB8914768A GB2218318A GB 2218318 A GB2218318 A GB 2218318A GB 8914768 A GB8914768 A GB 8914768A GB 8914768 A GB8914768 A GB 8914768A GB 2218318 A GB2218318 A GB 2218318A
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sleeve
shank
distal portion
heel
plastics material
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John Victor Cornwell
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CORNWELL COMPONENTS Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43D—MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEAR
    • A43D999/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B21/00—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts
    • A43B21/24—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by the constructive form
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B21/00—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts
    • A43B21/36—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means

Abstract

A heel comprises a base portion 10 with a shank 12 projecting therefrom. The shank 12 has a distal portion 14 which tapers downward. A sleeve 16 of plastics material metallized on the outside fits over the distal portion 14. This gives a contrasting appearance to the remainder. <IMAGE>

Description

TITLE: LADIES SHOE HEELS DESCRIPTION The invention relates to ladies shoe heels of a construction such as to give an appearance of being made of more than one material, for example leather and metal, or a two-tone finish.
The invention provides a ladies shoe heel comprising a base portion of plastics material with a shank projecting therefrom, the shank having a distal portion of smaller transverse dimensions than the remainder, a sleeve of plastics material for fitting over the said distal portion, and a top piece for securing the sleeve in position on the shank. The sleeve may be metallized, painted or covered so as to give a contrasting appearance from the remainder, and being of plastics material is of low cost and light weight.
Both the base portion and the sleeve being of plastics material makes it easy to automate the production of heels according to the invention.
The base portion and sleeve may each separately be moulded from polystyrene, ABS or polypropylene, for example. The base may have a reinforcement rod or tube integrally moulded therein, or may be thicker so as not to require reinforcement. The distal portion and sleeve may taper and be of circular, D-shaped or any desired cross-section. The sleeve may be flush or stand proud at the front and/or side of the shank, and either or both may be covered with fabric, leather or suede, which may extend from the bottom of the shoe onto the shank. The top piece may comprise a steel pin, optionally with polyurethane moulded thereon.
Ladies shoe heels according to the invention may be sold in an assembled condition, or as a kit of parts for assembly before manufacture into shoes.
Drawings Figure 1 is a side view of a ladies shoe heel according to the invention with concealed parts shown in broken lines; Figure 2 shows the base portion and shank of the heel in Figure 1; and Figure 3 shows the corresponding sleeve.
In the drawings, the heel comprises a base portion 10 of polystyrene with a shank 12 projecting therefrom. The shank 12 has a distal portion 14 which tapers downward and is of smaller cross-section but the same general shape as the remainder of the shank 12. A sleeve 16 of polystyrene, metallized on the outside, fits over the distal portion 14.
A top piece 18 secures the sleeve 16 in position on the shank 12. The heel has a reinforcement tube of steel 20 integrally moulded therein.

Claims (5)

1. A ladies shoe heel comprising a base portion of plastics material with a shank projecting therefrom, the shank having a distal portion of smaller transverse dimensions than the remainder, a sleeve of plastics material for fitting over the said distal portion, and a top piece for securing the sleeve in position on the shank.
2. A heel according to claim 1 in which the sleeve is metallized, painted or covered so as to give a contrasting appearance from the remainder.
3. A heel according to claim 1 and claim 2 in which the base has a reinforcement rod or tube integrally moulded therein.
4. A heel according to any preceding claim in which the distal portion and sleeve are of circular or D-shaped cross-section.
5. A ladies shoe heel as herein described with reference to the drawings.
GB8914768A 1989-06-27 1989-06-27 Ladies shoe heels Withdrawn GB2218318A (en)

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5052129A (en) * 1990-03-29 1991-10-01 Lobasso Jeanette A Heel repair patches
GB2296176B (en) * 1994-12-22 1998-06-24 Cornwell Components Manufactur Heel top pieces
GB2340728A (en) * 1998-08-27 2000-03-01 Elaine Byrne Footwear adapted to receive a temporary heel

Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB830618A (en) * 1956-11-02 1960-03-16 Sidney Frank Franks Improvements in or relating to a method of and means for strengthening heels for use in footwear manufacture
GB1023391A (en) * 1961-09-02 1966-03-23 Sist S Valga S L Improvements in and relating to composite heels, particularly for ladies' shoes
EP0095547A1 (en) * 1982-06-01 1983-12-07 SPLENDORPLAST - S.p.A. Woman's sandal of quick and easy assembly
GB2147493A (en) * 1983-09-13 1985-05-15 George Collingwood Copson Footwear

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB830618A (en) * 1956-11-02 1960-03-16 Sidney Frank Franks Improvements in or relating to a method of and means for strengthening heels for use in footwear manufacture
GB1023391A (en) * 1961-09-02 1966-03-23 Sist S Valga S L Improvements in and relating to composite heels, particularly for ladies' shoes
EP0095547A1 (en) * 1982-06-01 1983-12-07 SPLENDORPLAST - S.p.A. Woman's sandal of quick and easy assembly
GB2147493A (en) * 1983-09-13 1985-05-15 George Collingwood Copson Footwear

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5052129A (en) * 1990-03-29 1991-10-01 Lobasso Jeanette A Heel repair patches
GB2296176B (en) * 1994-12-22 1998-06-24 Cornwell Components Manufactur Heel top pieces
GB2340728A (en) * 1998-08-27 2000-03-01 Elaine Byrne Footwear adapted to receive a temporary heel

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