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US20160255903A1 US14/636,167 US201514636167A US2016255903A1 US 20160255903 A1 US20160255903 A1 US 20160255903A1 US 201514636167 A US201514636167 A US 201514636167A US 2016255903 A1 US2016255903 A1 US 2016255903A1
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  • the present invention pertains generally to footwear which is shaped like a motor vehicle. People wear sneakers of various design. It is desirable to have sneaker footwear shaped like a vehicle that incorporates elements of a motor vehicle such as tires and lights.
  • This invention therefore provides for a sneaker with a body configured to have the appearance of a motor vehicle.
  • the sneaker has a fastener that is configured as a conventional seat belt.
  • FIG. 1 is a top and front perspective view of the car shaped shoe as shown and described;
  • FIG. 2 is a top and front perspective view of the car shaped shoe with an unbuckled seat belt
  • FIG. 3 is a top and front perspective view of the car shaped shoe with a buckled seat belt
  • FIG. 4 is a right side perspective view of the present invention thereof.
  • FIG. 5 is a left side perspective view of the present invention thereof.
  • FIGS. 1-5 are the top and front views, respectfully, of a sports utility vehicle embodiment configured within athletic footwear ( 10 ) used to support sporting or physical athletic activities.
  • the body of the shoe ( 10 ) is configured to resemble a motor vehicle and, as such, has many aspects found in motor vehicles, such as wheels, headlights, tail lights, front bumper ( 95 ), back bumper ( 45 ), and a seatbelt ( 26 ).
  • the shoe of the present invention has sole, which is the bottom of a shoe that comes in contact with the ground.
  • Soles can be made from a variety of materials, such as natural rubber, polyurethane, or other suitable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds. Soles can be a made of a single layer of material in or with multiple layer of material.
  • the sole of the present invention has an outsole ( 72 ) that comes in contact with the ground and a midsole ( 64 ).
  • Shoe ( 10 ) can have an insole which is the interior bottom of the shoe ( 10 ), which sits directly beneath the foot.
  • Insole can be made of cellulosic paper board or synthetic non woven insole board.
  • Many shoes have removable and replaceable footbeds. Extra cushioning of the insole is often added for comfort (to control the shape, moisture, or smell of the shoe or for health reasons such as positioning of the foot during standing or walking.
  • the outsole ( 72 ) is the layer in direct contact with the ground and can be made of natural rubber or a synthetic material like polyurethane.
  • the outsole may comprise a single piece, or may be an assembly of separate pieces, often of different materials.
  • the outsole ( 72 ) can have a separated grill embedded in the underside of the shoe ( 10 ) to improve traction of the outsole ( 72 ).
  • the midsole ( 64 ) is the layer in between the outsole and is typically there for shock absorption as the user puts pressure down beneath the heel of the foot.
  • the rear portion ( 40 ) of a shoe ( 10 ) functions to support the heel of the wearer's foot.
  • the upper portion ( 65 ) of the shoe ( 5 ) helps hold the shoe onto the foot. This part of the present invention simulates a replica of a sports vehicle.
  • the upper portion ( 65 ) is connected to the sole by a strip of leather, rubber, or plastic that is stitched between it and the sole.
  • upper portion ( 65 ) have a fastening mechanism, such as laces, straps with buckles, zippers, elastic, velcro straps, buttons, or snaps, for tightening the upper portion ( 65 ) on the wearer's foot.
  • Upper portion ( 65 ) have a tongue ( 25 ) that helps seal the opening into the cavity ( 95 ) and protect the foot from abrasion by fastener mechanisms.
  • the front portion ( 60 ) of the shoe ( 10 ) starts from behind the toe, extending around tongue ( 25 ) and towards back portion ( 40 ) of the shoe ( 10 ).
  • Opposing chrome vents ( 93 , 94 ) sits below tongue ( 25 ).
  • Chrome Grille ( 70 ) sits below Chrome Vents ( 93 , 94 ) sandwiched between opposing head lights ( 62 , 61 ).
  • Front bumper ( 95 ) is disposed above the outsole ( 72 ) of shoe ( 10 ) below opposing head lights ( 62 , 61 ).
  • the shoe ( 10 ) is accessed by bringing tongue ( 25 ) forward toward the front portion ( 60 ) of the shoe ( 10 ) corresponding to the hood of a car. Tongue ( 25 ) freely extends backward and forward to allow a user access to the cavity of the shoe ( 10 ). Cavity of shoe ( 10 ) is made of perforated leather. Once a user's foot is placed within the cavity of the shoe ( 10 ), the tongue ( 25 ) is pushed backward to allow seatbelt strap ( 26 ) to be removably secured to the main body of the shoe ( 10 ).
  • athletic shoe ( 10 ) is configured as a motor vehicle that comprises a front section ( 60 ), a back section ( 40 ), and opposing sides. As shown in FIG. 4 , shoe ( 10 ) further comprises front section ( 60 ) with a grille ( 70 ) incorporated at the apex point of front section ( 60 ). Tire threads are incorporated within outsole ( 72 ) for traction. On the opposing sides are triangular shape recessed portions ( 81 ) and ( 82 ) near the front and back section of the shoe ( 10 ) respectively as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 1 to simulate opposing tires. Grille ( 70 ) has a plurality of linearly aligned slits incorporated within front section ( 60 ). Simulated car lights ( 62 , 61 ) are disposed on the peripheral edge of the front section ( 60 ) below chrome vent ( 93 , 94 ).
  • Back section ( 90 ) extends upward above the users ankle with a V shape ( 92 ) recessed portion integrally formed therein.
  • the lower end of back section ( 90 ) have a triangle ( 92 ) integrally formed thereon.
  • Simulated opposing exhaust pipes ( 44 and 43 ) are disposed apposite the apex of the triangle within the back section ( 90 ).
  • Back bumper ( 45 ) is disposed above the outsole ( 72 ) within backsection ( 40 ).
  • Opposing back side panels ( 31 , 32 ) are disposed near opposing sides.
  • Back grille ( 35 ) is disposed above back bumper ( 45 ).
  • Opposing tail pipes ( 38 , 39 ) are disposed above back bumper ( 45 ).
  • Simulated back headlights ( 44 , 43 ) are disposed on opposing sides of the back section ( 40 ).
  • Opposing side panels are disposed below the simulated head lights ( 44 , 43 ).
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 are side perspective view of the athletic shoe ( 10 ) with the tongue ( 25 ).
  • the seatbelt strap ( 26 ) When the seatbelt strap ( 26 ) is opened the user can easily slip his or her foot into the shoe ( 10 ).
  • the seatbelt strap ( 26 ) may then be closed and secured by a fastener ( 27 ) resembling a seatbelt.
  • fastener ( 26 ) comprises mating attaching elements.
  • the parts of the shoe are made as follows:

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Abstract

This invention relates to sneaker footwear configured to have the appearance of a motor vehicle. The sneaker footwear may come in a variety of motor vehicle appearances. The sneaker footwear has a fastener which connects as a conventional seatbelt.

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  • This application claims the benefit of provisional application 61/957,774 and continuation in part of 14 329705
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention pertains generally to footwear which is shaped like a motor vehicle. People wear sneakers of various design. It is desirable to have sneaker footwear shaped like a vehicle that incorporates elements of a motor vehicle such as tires and lights.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention therefore provides for a sneaker with a body configured to have the appearance of a motor vehicle. The sneaker has a fastener that is configured as a conventional seat belt.
  • The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention should become even more readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon a read in of the following detailed description in conjunction with the drawings wherein there is shown and described illustrative embodiments of the invention.
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  • The invention will now be described in greater detail in the following by way of example only and with reference to the attached drawings, in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a top and front perspective view of the car shaped shoe as shown and described;
  • FIG. 2 is a top and front perspective view of the car shaped shoe with an unbuckled seat belt;
  • FIG. 3 is a top and front perspective view of the car shaped shoe with a buckled seat belt;
  • FIG. 4 is a right side perspective view of the present invention thereof; and
  • FIG. 5 is a left side perspective view of the present invention thereof.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • FIGS. 1-5 are the top and front views, respectfully, of a sports utility vehicle embodiment configured within athletic footwear (10) used to support sporting or physical athletic activities. The body of the shoe (10) is configured to resemble a motor vehicle and, as such, has many aspects found in motor vehicles, such as wheels, headlights, tail lights, front bumper (95), back bumper (45), and a seatbelt (26).
  • As shown the shoe of the present invention has sole, which is the bottom of a shoe that comes in contact with the ground. Soles can be made from a variety of materials, such as natural rubber, polyurethane, or other suitable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds. Soles can be a made of a single layer of material in or with multiple layer of material. The sole of the present invention has an outsole (72) that comes in contact with the ground and a midsole (64).
  • Shoe (10) can have an insole which is the interior bottom of the shoe (10), which sits directly beneath the foot. Insole can be made of cellulosic paper board or synthetic non woven insole board. Many shoes have removable and replaceable footbeds. Extra cushioning of the insole is often added for comfort (to control the shape, moisture, or smell of the shoe or for health reasons such as positioning of the foot during standing or walking.
  • The outsole (72) is the layer in direct contact with the ground and can be made of natural rubber or a synthetic material like polyurethane. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may be an assembly of separate pieces, often of different materials. The outsole (72) can have a separated grill embedded in the underside of the shoe (10) to improve traction of the outsole (72).
  • The midsole (64) is the layer in between the outsole and is typically there for shock absorption as the user puts pressure down beneath the heel of the foot. The rear portion (40) of a shoe (10) functions to support the heel of the wearer's foot.
  • The upper portion (65) of the shoe (5) helps hold the shoe onto the foot. This part of the present invention simulates a replica of a sports vehicle. The upper portion (65) is connected to the sole by a strip of leather, rubber, or plastic that is stitched between it and the sole.
  • Most upper portion (65) have a fastening mechanism, such as laces, straps with buckles, zippers, elastic, velcro straps, buttons, or snaps, for tightening the upper portion (65) on the wearer's foot. Upper portion (65) have a tongue (25) that helps seal the opening into the cavity (95) and protect the foot from abrasion by fastener mechanisms.
  • As shown in FIG. 4, the front portion (60) of the shoe (10) starts from behind the toe, extending around tongue (25) and towards back portion (40) of the shoe (10). Opposing chrome vents (93, 94) sits below tongue (25). Chrome Grille (70) sits below Chrome Vents (93, 94) sandwiched between opposing head lights (62, 61). Front bumper (95) is disposed above the outsole (72) of shoe (10) below opposing head lights (62,61).
  • The shoe (10) is accessed by bringing tongue (25) forward toward the front portion (60) of the shoe (10) corresponding to the hood of a car. Tongue (25) freely extends backward and forward to allow a user access to the cavity of the shoe (10). Cavity of shoe (10) is made of perforated leather. Once a user's foot is placed within the cavity of the shoe (10), the tongue (25) is pushed backward to allow seatbelt strap (26) to be removably secured to the main body of the shoe (10).
  • Referring to FIG. 1-5, athletic shoe (10) is configured as a motor vehicle that comprises a front section (60), a back section (40), and opposing sides. As shown in FIG. 4, shoe (10) further comprises front section (60) with a grille (70) incorporated at the apex point of front section (60). Tire threads are incorporated within outsole (72) for traction. On the opposing sides are triangular shape recessed portions (81) and (82) near the front and back section of the shoe (10) respectively as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 1 to simulate opposing tires. Grille (70) has a plurality of linearly aligned slits incorporated within front section (60). Simulated car lights (62, 61) are disposed on the peripheral edge of the front section (60) below chrome vent (93, 94).
  • Back section (90) extends upward above the users ankle with a V shape (92) recessed portion integrally formed therein. The lower end of back section (90) have a triangle (92) integrally formed thereon. Simulated opposing exhaust pipes (44 and 43) are disposed apposite the apex of the triangle within the back section (90). Back bumper (45) is disposed above the outsole (72) within backsection (40). Opposing back side panels (31, 32) are disposed near opposing sides. Back grille (35) is disposed above back bumper (45). Opposing tail pipes (38, 39) are disposed above back bumper (45). Simulated back headlights (44, 43) are disposed on opposing sides of the back section (40). Opposing side panels are disposed below the simulated head lights (44, 43).
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 are side perspective view of the athletic shoe (10) with the tongue (25). When the seatbelt strap (26) is opened the user can easily slip his or her foot into the shoe (10). The seatbelt strap (26) may then be closed and secured by a fastener (27) resembling a seatbelt. As depicted fastener (26) comprises mating attaching elements.
  • The parts of the shoe are made as follows:
      • Outsole (72) and midsole (64) can be made of tire rubber;
      • Front chrome grill (70) can be made of silver or gold metal;
      • Tongue (25) can be made of black foam perforated leather;
      • Seat belt strap (26) can be made of flexible aluminum;
      • Inner cavity (50) can be made of perforated leather;
      • Front (95) and back (45) bumper can be made of translucent rubber;
      • Upper portion (65) of shoe made of poly vinyl carbonate;
      • Back grille made of chrome metal;
      • Opposing back side panels can be made of carbon fiber;
      • Opposing front and back headlights can be made of carbon fiber; and
      • Opposing tail pipes can be made of carbon fiber.
  • As required, disclosures herein provide detail embodiments of the present invention; however the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. Therefore, there is no intent that specific structural and functional details should be limiting, but rather the invention is that they provide a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.

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1. An athletic shoe manufactured to simulate a sports vehicle, the athletic shoe comprising:
a. a body of an adult athletic shoe manufactured to simulate the sport vehicle, including at least a plurality of body elements resembling tires, headlights, tailpipes and seat
b. the body encircling a shoe cavity supported by an outsole extending upward to an opened entry;
c. the body defined by a toe end and a heel end;
d. the body defined by a front section, a back section, a first opposing side and an second opposing side;
e. a tongue disposed within the front section which traverses backward and forward allowing a user's foot access into a cavity of the body;
f. the front section having a grille near an apex point disposed above the outsole;
g. the back section having a grille near an apex point disposed above the outsole;
h. a seat belt comprising opposing straps with one end securely attached to opposing sides of the front section and a disjoined end removably attached with a female and a male attaching elements; and
i. the female and male attaching elements configured to resemble a buckle and a fastener of a conventional seatbelt and are attached to a non-secured end of the opposing straps.
2. The shoe of claim 1, wherein the body has at least one securable strap for facilitating access to a wearer's foot into the shoe, said at least one strap corresponding to one of a seatbelt and disposed laterally across the tongue.
3. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the back section further comprises a back bumper disposed below the back section and protruding therefrom.
4. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the front section further comprises a front bumper disposed below the front section and protruding therefrom.
5. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the tongue is made of perforated leather.
6. The shoe of claim 1 the outsole further comprises an underside having simulated tire traction incorporated therein.
7. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the first opposing side further comprises:
a front triangular recessed area incorporated therein disposed near the front distal end of the toe end; and
a back triangular recessed area incorporated therein disposed near the back distal end of the heel end.
8. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the second opposing side further comprises:
a front triangular recessed area incorporated therein disposed near the a front distal end of the toe end; and
a back triangular recessed area incorporated therein disposed near the a back distal end of the heel end.
9. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the grille comprises spaced apart slits incorporated therebetween.
10. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the grille is made out metal.
11. The shoe of claim 4 wherein the front bumper is made of translucent rubber.
12. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the body further comprises a the cavity that is made of perforated leather.
13. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the front section further comprises headlights disposed on opposing peripheral edges of the front section.
14. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the seat belt is made of aluminum.
15. The shoe of claim 1 wherein the back section further comprises two tailpipes disposed on opposing peripheral edges of the back section.
16. The shoe of claim 13 wherein the back section further comprises two disposed on opposing peripheral edges of the back section.
17. The shoe of claim 3 wherein the back bumper is made of translucent rubber.
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