US20130000145A1 - Decorative device for thong sandal - Google Patents
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- A43—FOOTWEAR
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- A43B23/24—Ornamental buckles; Other ornaments for shoes without fastening function
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- the present invention relates to decorative items for footwear.
- the present invention provides a device that is attached to the straps of a thong-type sandal at the point where the straps join to the thong.
- the invention present is a flexible, durable device that is repeatedly removable and re-attachable which may incorporate a decorative element or allow attachment of a decorative element.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a view of the invention being attached to a sandal.
- FIG. 4 is a drawing of the invention showing further the attachment process.
- the device 10 comprises a longitudinally extending strap 11 and a centrally located button, 12 .
- the strap 11 has at least one opening 13 along it's length located to either side of the button 12 .
- the strap 11 is made form a flexible material such as elastic banding, cloth or leather.
- the strap 11 may be provided with plurality of openings 13 along it's length to provide for adjustment and accommodate sandal straps of different sizes.
- the strap 11 may also be constructed to include decoration on the strap itself such as sequins, embroidery or printing.
- the device 10 is removable and re-attachable so that it may be taken off and transferred between shoes or to facilitate washing. In the preferred embodiment the device 10 is constructed of materials that are washable and may be immersed in water without damage.
- the device 10 can be seen in a side view.
- the button 12 is centrally located on strap 11 .
- the button 12 may be attached by any means to the strap 11 as long as there is sufficient clearance between the attachment point and the circumference of the button 12 so that the opening 13 in the ends of the strap 11 may be placed over the button 12 and secure against its underside.
- the strap 11 is made from a stretchy elastic material.
- the button 12 may be a utilitarian device such as a plain button, or it may incorporate a design itself.
- the device 10 can be seen as installed on a sandal 14 .
- Each side of the strap 11 is wound around a side strap of the sandal 15 , the straps 15 attaching to the sandal at the front and back in the normal fashion, and secured by inserting the button 12 through the opening 13 .
- the device 10 then serves to secure a decoration to the sandal.
- a decorative object may be secured to the device 10 by sliding a pin or clip between the strap 11 of the device 10 , and the side straps of the sandal.
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Abstract
A device for removable securing decorative objects to a thong type sandal and a sandal system incorporating such a device.
Description
- The present invention relates to decorative items for footwear. A need exists for a simple device that is readily adaptable for a variety of decorative objects, is low cost, and easy to use.
- The present invention provides a device that is attached to the straps of a thong-type sandal at the point where the straps join to the thong. The invention present is a flexible, durable device that is repeatedly removable and re-attachable which may incorporate a decorative element or allow attachment of a decorative element.
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FIG. 1 is a plan view of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the invention. -
FIG. 3 is a view of the invention being attached to a sandal. -
FIG. 4 is a drawing of the invention showing further the attachment process. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , thedevice 10 and it's components can be seen. Thedevice 10 comprises a longitudinally extendingstrap 11 and a centrally located button, 12. Thestrap 11 has at least one opening 13 along it's length located to either side of thebutton 12. Thestrap 11 is made form a flexible material such as elastic banding, cloth or leather. Thestrap 11 may be provided with plurality ofopenings 13 along it's length to provide for adjustment and accommodate sandal straps of different sizes. Thestrap 11 may also be constructed to include decoration on the strap itself such as sequins, embroidery or printing. Thedevice 10 is removable and re-attachable so that it may be taken off and transferred between shoes or to facilitate washing. In the preferred embodiment thedevice 10 is constructed of materials that are washable and may be immersed in water without damage. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , thedevice 10 can be seen in a side view. Thebutton 12 is centrally located onstrap 11. Thebutton 12 may be attached by any means to thestrap 11 as long as there is sufficient clearance between the attachment point and the circumference of thebutton 12 so that theopening 13 in the ends of thestrap 11 may be placed over thebutton 12 and secure against its underside. In the preferred embodiment of the invention thestrap 11 is made from a stretchy elastic material. Thebutton 12 may be a utilitarian device such as a plain button, or it may incorporate a design itself. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , thedevice 10 can be seen as installed on asandal 14. Each side of thestrap 11 is wound around a side strap of thesandal 15, thestraps 15 attaching to the sandal at the front and back in the normal fashion, and secured by inserting thebutton 12 through theopening 13. Thedevice 10 then serves to secure a decoration to the sandal. A decorative object may be secured to thedevice 10 by sliding a pin or clip between thestrap 11 of thedevice 10, and the side straps of the sandal.
Claims (12)
1. A repeatedly removable and attachable device for securing a decoration to the side straps of a flip-flop type sandal comprising:
A single elongated strap having a plurality of openings therethrough disposed equidistantly from the center of said strap,
A centrally located button secured to said strap and disposed so that the openings in said strap may be placed over said button and secured thereunder,
A removable decoration having means for securing said decoration to said strap.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said button incorporates a decorative element upon a top surface.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein said strap is made from an elastic material.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein said strap incorporates a design along its length.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein said means for securing the decoration is a safety pin like device.
6. The device of claim 1 wherein said means for securing the decoration is a clip.
7. A sandal configuration providing a repeatedly removable and attachable device for securing a decoration comprising: a lower oblong sole portion proportioned to extend a limited nearly equal distance beyond a periphery of a human foot having an upper cushioned surface, a bottom durable traction providing surface, an upwardly positioned shaft of a flexible and smooth material positioned on a toe portion of said sole so that said shaft may comfortably be positioned between the big toe second toe of a human foot, said shaft having a lower end with means for securing it to said sole and an upper end having a plurality of flexible straps attached thereto, said straps extending to a rearward portion of said sole with at least one strap extending rearward on either side of a human foot when a foot is placed in said sandal, said straps having means for attachment to said rearward portion of said sole, said sandal configuration further having means for securing a decorative device to said flexible straps of said sandal comprising a single elongated strap of a flexible elastic material having a plurality of openings therethrough equidistantly disposed on either side of a center portion of said elongated strap, a centrally located button non-removably attached to an upward surface of said elongated strap said button having an upper surface and a lower surface and attached to said elongated strap such that said lower surface has a free periphery disposed to accept and retain said elongated strap when said button is disposed through said openings, and a repeatedly removable and re-attachable decoration having means for attachment to said elongated strap.
8. The device of claim 7 wherein said button incorporates a decorative element upon a top surface.
9. The device of claim 7 wherein said strap is made from an elastic material.
10. The device of claim 7 wherein said strap incorporates a design along its length.
11. The device of claim 7 wherein said means for securing the decoration is a safety pin like device.
12. The device of claim 7 wherein said means for securing the decoration is a clip.
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