WO2006036273A1 - Conception modulaire d'un systeme d'element de chaussure a usage general pour chaussures de femme classiques ou tout aller - Google Patents

Conception modulaire d'un systeme d'element de chaussure a usage general pour chaussures de femme classiques ou tout aller Download PDF

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WO2006036273A1
WO2006036273A1 PCT/US2005/025994 US2005025994W WO2006036273A1 WO 2006036273 A1 WO2006036273 A1 WO 2006036273A1 US 2005025994 W US2005025994 W US 2005025994W WO 2006036273 A1 WO2006036273 A1 WO 2006036273A1
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Arthine Cossey Van Duyne
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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
    • A43B3/242—Collapsible or convertible characterised by the upper
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to components used in the construction of women's dress and casual shoes. More specifically, the present invention relates to women's modular dress and casual shoes that may be fitted with structural embellishments depending on the occasion.
  • spats are a stylish embellishment worn by men and women to add a 'black-tie' effect to the standard black boot.
  • Gaiters are an example of a functional embellishment to change an oxford or low boot to a knee high or thigh high boot for special events or protection in foul weather. Spats and gaiters can continue be used with any type of enclosed shoe, as they do not attach to the shoe itself.
  • a woman's shoe wardrobe has become a stylish as well as functional collection. In some case the shoe wardrobe can grow to 50 or more pair of shoes, which leads to closet clutter.
  • More women are traveling for business as well as pleasure, and may need multiple pairs of shoes to ensure proper dress for each event or outing. These women need a pair of shoes that can transition easily to meet their multiple fashion needs, while honoring their budgets, their closets, and their carry-on bags.
  • a convertible base mule-style shoe may be made of an insole, an outsole, a sash, a vamp or upper, and a heel attached to the outsole or to a heel mount.
  • Various attachment mounts fastened to the base mule may allow structural embellishments to be attached to the base mule. These structural embellishments may include a sling strap, a heel strap, an ankle strap, ankle lace-up straps, a
  • the structural embellisrunents may be attached to the mule-style base through many combinations of fastenings such as but not limited to a hook and eye, a double hook and eye, a clasp, a buckle, a stud, a loop a decorative snap, or like system.
  • Figure 1 illustrates one embodiment of a convertible base mule-style shoe as used in the present invention.
  • Figures 2a-b illustrate a top view of one embodiment of an insole and a bottom view of one embodiment of an outsole according to the present invention.
  • Figures 3a-h illustrate embodiments of the various structural embellishments that may be added to the base mule according to the present invention.
  • Figures 4a-d illustrate one embodiment of a method for attaching a heel cup to the convertible base mule according to the present invention.
  • Figures 5a-f illustrate multiple embodiments of various attachment mount fasteners that may be used with the modular shoes according to the present invention.
  • a convertible base mule-style shoe may be made of an insole, an outsole, a sash, a vamp or upper, and a heel attached to the outsole or to a heel mount.
  • Various attacliment mounts fastened to the base mule may allow structural embellishments to be attached to the base mule. These structural embellishments may include a sling strap, a heel strap, an ankle strap, ankle lace-up straps, a T-strap, a heel cup, a demi heel cup, or a booting.
  • the structural embellishments may be attached to the mule-style base through many combinations of fastenings such as but not limited to a hook and eye, a double hook and eye, a clasp, a buclcle, a stud, a loop a decorative snap, or like system.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a convertible base mule as used in the present invention.
  • the base mule 100 is a modified standard mule shoe to which a variety of structural embellishments may be attached.
  • the structural embellishments are attachments that change the fundamental nature of the shoe, such as changing a mule to a D'Orsay pur ⁇ p, as opposed to merely decorative embellishments such as beads, bows, charms, or jewelry.
  • the base mule 100 has an insole 110 to provide arch support to a woman's foot.
  • An outsole 120 may have a tread and may be the primary contact with the ground.
  • the outsole 120 may be connected to the insole 110 by the sash 130.
  • the base mule 100 may have a heel mount 140, upon which heels of varying size, shape, and height may be attached. If the insole 110, outsole 120, and sash 130 are adjustable so as to continue to provide arch support for the foot, the heel mount 140 may be mounted with different sized heels depending on the style desired.
  • the base mule 100 may have a vamp 150 to provide support to the foot at the toe.
  • the varnp or upper 150 may also be made to be interchangeable with, for example, a strap to create a. different style, such as a sandal.
  • the interchangeable vamp 150 should remain firmly in place when attached to avoid the vamp breaking away and causing injury to the wearer.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of one embodiment of an insole 110.
  • the convertible base mule's insole may have a flap 210 in the small of the instep. This flap 210 may be attached by a hook and loop closure such as Velcro ® . Below the flap 210, an attachment mount fastener 220 may be embedded in the core of the insole.
  • This attachment mount fastener 220 may be used as an attachment for ankle or sling straps.
  • the corresponding straps may have a corresponding connector.
  • the attachment mount fastener 220 on the insole is a female sided snap
  • the connector on the corresponding strap would be a male sided snap.
  • the top of the flap 210 may be slightly padded for arch support and comfort.
  • Figure 2b illustrates a bottom view of one embodiment of an outsole 120.
  • the outsole 120 may have an embedded attachment mount fastener 230 to attach various structural embellishments in a position that offers a more structured support than the attachment mount fastener 220 on the insole.
  • a series of attachment mount fasteners 240 may be arranged around the heel mount 140.
  • Figures 3a-h illustrate embodiments of the various structural embellishments that may be added to the base mule 100.
  • Figure 3a illustrates one embodiment of a convertible base mule 100 without any structural embellishments.
  • Figure 3b illustrates one embodiment of a sling style pump.
  • the structural embellishment may be a sling strap 302 coupled to the base mule 100 to create a shoe known as a sling pump.
  • the sling strap 302 may be coupled to attachment mount fasteners 160 on the sash 130, the embedded attachment mount fastener 220 on the insole 110, the embedded attachment mount fastener 230 on the outsole 120, or to a different part of the base mule.
  • Figure 3c illustrates one embodiment of an ankle strap shoe.
  • the structural embellishment may be a demi heel cup 304 coupled to the base mule 100.
  • the demi heel cup 304 may be coupled to attachment mount fasteners 160 on the sash 130, the heel attachment mount fasteners 240 on the outsole 120, or to a different part of the base mule.
  • An ankle strap 306 may then be coupled to the demi heel cup 304.
  • the demi heel cup 304 and ankle strap 306 may all be of one piece, the ankle strap 306 may be placed through a loop in the demi heel cup 304, or an alternative method of fastening may be used.
  • Figure 3d illustrates an alternate embodiment of an ankle strap shoe.
  • a T-strap 308 may join the ankle strap 306 as either one or more strap pieces to the base mule 100.
  • Figure 3e illustrates another embodiment of an ankle strap shoe.
  • the structural embellishment may be a heel strap 310 coupled to the base mule 100.
  • the heel strap 310 may be coupled to attachment mount fasteners 160 on the sash 130, the embedded attachment mount fastener 220 on the insole 110, the embedded attachment mount fastener 230 on the outsole 120, or to a different part of the base mule.
  • An ankle strap 306 may then be coupled to the heel strap 310.
  • the heel strap 310 and ankle strap 306 may all be of one piece, the ankle strap 306 may be placed through a detachable loop through a hole on the heel strap 310, or an alternative method of fastening may be used.
  • Figure 3f illustrates one embodiment of a D'Orsay style pump.
  • the structural embellishment may be a full heel cup 312 coupled to the base mule 100.
  • the heel cup 312 may be coupled to attachment mount fasteners 160 on the sash 130, the heel attachment mount fasteners 240 on the outsole 120, or to a different part of the base mule.
  • Figure 3g illustrates one embodiment of what is commonly referred to as a "Mary- Jane" shoe.
  • the lace up (tie or buckle) strap 314 may be coupled to the top of the heel cup 312.
  • the heel cup 312 and lace up strap 314 may all be of one piece, the lace up straps 314 may be looped through a hole in the heel cup 312, or an alternative joining method may be used.
  • Figure 3h illustrates one embodiment of a boot.
  • the structural embellishment may be a booting 316 attached to the base mule 100.
  • the booting may resemble a low rise spat, a high rise gaiter, or any height in between.
  • the booting 316 may be coupled to attachment mount fasteners 160 on the sash 130, the embedded attachment mount fastener 230 and heel attachment mount fasteners 240 on the outsole 120, attachment mount fasteners located on the vamp 150, or to a different part of the base mule.
  • FIG. 4a-d illustrate in greater detail one embodiment of a method for attaching a structural embellishment to the convertible base mule 100.
  • Figure 4a shows a bottom view of a base mule pump 100 that may be converted with a heel cup.
  • the heel cups may have either a loose shape or molded forms with complementary attachments for the outer sole 120 and the sash 130.
  • Figure 4b shows in a side view one embodiment of a heel cup 312. In this embodiment, the heel cup 312 may have a series of connectors 410.
  • connectors 410 may be male-sided snaps or loops for connection to the decorative studs.
  • Each connector 410 may be attached to the heel cup 312 by a tab 420.
  • the tab 420 wraps around the outsole 120 to allow the connector 410 to be coupled to the heel attachment mount fastener 240.
  • the heel cup may have an eyelet 430 towards the top to allow attachment of lace up straps.
  • Figure 4c shows a bottom view of an alternate embodiment for a heel cup 312.
  • the molded form heel cup 312 may resemble an armless teacup with a hole 440 in the bottom.
  • the heel cup 312 is open on one side to accommodate structural sole elements 110 inner sole, 120 outer sole, and sash 130.
  • the heel 140 of the mule may fit snuggly through the hole 440 in the bottom of the heel cup 312.
  • the open side of the heel cup 312 may be fitted with any number of male-sided fasteners 450 for connection to the corresponding female-sided fasteners 240 or other secure fastening device on the outer sole 120 and heel mount 140.
  • Figure 4d shows the resulting D'Orsay pump. While the heel cup 312 and D'Orsay pump are shown, other structural embellishments may be used in a similar fashion.
  • the modular shoe design may accommodate a variety of male/female connecting fasteners.
  • Female connectors may be embedded into the insole 110, outsole 120, sash 130, the heel mount 140 or vamp 150 of the mule.
  • the connectors may be inexpensive studs, more costly decorative clasps or key-notched fasteners for greater security.
  • the designer and manufacturer of the final shoe can determine which embodiment of structural embellishment, its fastening device and the fabrications for each particular shoe design. Further, the designers and manufacturers may protect and secure their particular shoe design based on the number of connectors used to mount the heel cups, straps, and bootings.
  • the structural embellishments may be attached to the base mule 100 in multiple ways, such as forming or wrapping.
  • Figures 5a-f illustrate multiple embodiments of various attachment mount fasteners that may be used with the modular utility shoes.
  • Figure 5a shows one embodiment of a buckle 505.
  • Figure 5b shows one embodiment of a snap.
  • a male snap 510 may lock into a female snap 515.
  • the structural embellishments may have notched connectors 520 on the male snap 510 for a specific fit like a key.
  • the corresponding female snap will also be notched 520 to accommodate the notched connector 520.
  • Figure 5c shows one embodiment of a clasp.
  • a tab 525 has a spring latch 530. When the tab 525 is slid into a housing 535, the spring latch 530 is depressed, then springs outward, locking the tab 525 into place.
  • Figure 5d shows one embodiment of a loop 540 and stud 545.
  • the loop 540 may be made of an elastic material that expands to allow the head 550 of the stud 545 to pass through. The loop 540 then contracts around the neck 555 of the stud 550, thereby fastening the structural embellishment to the base mule.
  • Figure 5e shows one embodiment of a hook 560 and eye 565.
  • Figure 5f shows one embodiment of a jewelry clasp 570 and loop 575, as is often used in necklaces. This list is not exhaustive, and other types of attachment mount fasteners not listed here may be used in the context of this invention.

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L'invention concerne une chaussure de femme modulaire à usage général. Dans un mode de réalisation, une chaussure de type mule à dessous convertible peut être constitué d'une semelle intérieure, d'une semelle extérieure, d'une bande, d'une empeigne ou tige, et d'un talon fixé à la semelle extérieure ou à un support de talon. Divers supports de fixation attachés à la mule de base autorisent la mise en place d'embellissements structuraux sur la mule de base. Ces embellissements structuraux peuvent comprendre une bride d'escarpin, une bride de talon, une bride de cheville, des brides à lacer de cheville, une bride en T, une coque talonnière, une coque semi-talonnière ou un élément de botte. Les embellissements structuraux peuvent être fixés à la base de type mule selon plusieurs combinaisons d'attache utilisant par exemple, mais pas exclusivement, un système de crochet et oeillet, un double système de crochet et oeillet, un système d'agrafe, de crochet, de bouton, de boucle, de fermoir-pression décoratif, ou un système analogue.
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