US20090193686A1 - Collapsible Footwear - Google Patents

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US20090193686A1
US20090193686A1 US12/025,731 US2573108A US2009193686A1 US 20090193686 A1 US20090193686 A1 US 20090193686A1 US 2573108 A US2573108 A US 2573108A US 2009193686 A1 US2009193686 A1 US 2009193686A1
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Natasha Moniqua Jules
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    • 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
    • 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
    • A43B3/248—Collapsible, e.g. foldable for travelling

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  • This invention relates to footwear and in particular to improvements to footwear in the form of a sandal and having a collapsible construction.
  • This invention relates to footwear which can be rolled or folded and stored in a small container.
  • This new invention makes footwear more versatile and portable by being able to significantly reduce its size.
  • the reduced size of the footwear facilitates storage in small containers. This allows a person to conveniently carry a spare pair of footwear in their handbag or pocket.
  • the present invention is a collapsible footwear consisting of a sole and an upper formed from flexible materials.
  • the footwear is rolled, folded or collapsed onto itself to reduce the volume of the footwear.
  • the footwear in its collapsed state can then be packaged in a container.
  • the present invention provides for convenient storage and portability of footwear which may embody a variety of different styles, sizes, etc.
  • FIG. 1 is a top of a preferred embodiment of the footwear of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the embodiment of FIGS. 1 through 3 of the footwear of the present invention in its storage state.
  • the present footwear invention comprises of a sole 1 which is formed of a thin material possessed of flexibility such as rubber or ethylene vinyl acetate.
  • the continuous strap 2 is fabricated of a resilient material such as satin.
  • a continuous strap 2 extends from a point 3 close to the inner side edge near the arch area to a point 5 between the first and second toe and is affixed to the sole 1 at both points 3 and 5 .
  • the strap 2 then extends to a second point 4 close to the outer side edge near the mid section of the sole 1 where it is affixed to the sole 1 .
  • the ends of the strap are secured by glue, stitches or other affixation technique.

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This new invention makes footwear more versatile and portable by being able to significantly reduce its size. The reduced size of the footwear facilitates storage in small containers. This allows a person to conveniently carry a spare pair of footwear in their handbag or pocket.

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    CROSS-REFERENCES
  • 736,194 August 2003 Bassett
    3,052,045 September 1962 Grimaldi
    3,336,683 August 1967 Schellkopf
    3,482,337 December 1969 Granek
    3,978,596 September 1976 Brown et. al.
    7,032,327 April 2006 Tartaglia, et al.
    • STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
  • Not Applicable
    • REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX
  • Not Applicable
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention relates to footwear and in particular to improvements to footwear in the form of a sandal and having a collapsible construction. This invention relates to footwear which can be rolled or folded and stored in a small container.
  • When a person wears uncomfortable shoes, he or she may want to change into a more comfortable pair of footwear. However, carrying a second pair of shoes is often inconvenient if not impossible due to the rigid construction and physical size of footwear.
  • This new invention makes footwear more versatile and portable by being able to significantly reduce its size. The reduced size of the footwear facilitates storage in small containers. This allows a person to conveniently carry a spare pair of footwear in their handbag or pocket.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention is a collapsible footwear consisting of a sole and an upper formed from flexible materials. The footwear is rolled, folded or collapsed onto itself to reduce the volume of the footwear. The footwear in its collapsed state can then be packaged in a container. The present invention provides for convenient storage and portability of footwear which may embody a variety of different styles, sizes, etc.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a top of a preferred embodiment of the footwear of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the embodiment of FIGS. 1 through 3 of the footwear of the present invention in its storage state.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • With reference to the drawing in detail, the present footwear invention comprises of a sole 1 which is formed of a thin material possessed of flexibility such as rubber or ethylene vinyl acetate. The continuous strap 2 is fabricated of a resilient material such as satin.
  • A continuous strap 2 extends from a point 3 close to the inner side edge near the arch area to a point 5 between the first and second toe and is affixed to the sole 1 at both points 3 and 5. The strap 2 then extends to a second point 4 close to the outer side edge near the mid section of the sole 1 where it is affixed to the sole 1. Preferably the ends of the strap are secured by glue, stitches or other affixation technique.
  • While only a preferred form of the invention is shown, other embodiments of the invention are contemplated and numerous changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit of the invention as set forth in the claims stated.

Claims (4)

1. A collapsible footwear comprising: a sole portion in the general outline of a human foot: an upper portion of flexible material which extends along a length of the sole overlying a portion of said sole; said upper is attached to said sole.
2. The footwear according to claim 1 wherein said upper is resilient and flexible.
3. The footwear according to claim 1 wherein said sole is resilient and flexible.
4. The footwear recited in claim 1 wherein said sole and upper facilitate positioning in a storage container.
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US20110016748A1 (en) * 2009-07-24 2011-01-27 Ilianna Soler Foldable flip-flop
US20110094125A1 (en) * 2007-12-07 2011-04-28 Christopher Weightman Foldable footwear and soles for foldable footwear
US20180027918A1 (en) * 2015-02-27 2018-02-01 Fatmah ALMSHAL Shoe Carried by a Strap on the Leg

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US7032327B1 (en) * 2004-05-12 2006-04-25 Maria Tartaglia Collapsible footwear
US20070204483A1 (en) * 2005-09-23 2007-09-06 Kandykirsch Corporation Flexible shoe and container
US20070220777A1 (en) * 2006-03-24 2007-09-27 Colbie Richardson Comfortable and portable footwear
US20080052964A1 (en) * 2006-09-01 2008-03-06 Katherine Lee Taylor Footwear item
US20080098616A1 (en) * 2006-10-27 2008-05-01 Susan Marie Leedy Roll up thong

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US7032327B1 (en) * 2004-05-12 2006-04-25 Maria Tartaglia Collapsible footwear
US20070204483A1 (en) * 2005-09-23 2007-09-06 Kandykirsch Corporation Flexible shoe and container
US20070220777A1 (en) * 2006-03-24 2007-09-27 Colbie Richardson Comfortable and portable footwear
US20080052964A1 (en) * 2006-09-01 2008-03-06 Katherine Lee Taylor Footwear item
US20080098616A1 (en) * 2006-10-27 2008-05-01 Susan Marie Leedy Roll up thong

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20110094125A1 (en) * 2007-12-07 2011-04-28 Christopher Weightman Foldable footwear and soles for foldable footwear
US20110016748A1 (en) * 2009-07-24 2011-01-27 Ilianna Soler Foldable flip-flop
US20180027918A1 (en) * 2015-02-27 2018-02-01 Fatmah ALMSHAL Shoe Carried by a Strap on the Leg

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