WO2008003771A1 - Strap for shoes. - Google Patents

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WO2008003771A1
WO2008003771A1 PCT/EP2007/056861 EP2007056861W WO2008003771A1 WO 2008003771 A1 WO2008003771 A1 WO 2008003771A1 EP 2007056861 W EP2007056861 W EP 2007056861W WO 2008003771 A1 WO2008003771 A1 WO 2008003771A1
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Elena Gastaldon
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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
    • A43B3/12—Sandals; Strap guides thereon
    • A43B3/126—Sandals; Strap guides thereon characterised by the shape or layout of the straps

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  • the invention concerns a strap for shoes whose heel projects from the sole, particularly suitable for slippers, open or closed clogs and flip-flops.
  • these types of shoes are mainly women's shoes and for reasons related to appearance or practicality are without the part around the heel.
  • a strap comprising flexible elements, wrapped around the ankle and the shoe and cooperating with each other in order to ensure adherence of the shoe to the foot sole and thus limit as much as possible any relative movement between them.
  • the foot cannot slip off the shoe, which for example may happen while driving a car, when the foot passes from the position where it rests on the mat to the positions required for operating the pedals, like the brake or clutch pedal, or while driving a motor cycle, when the foot is rested on the ground to stop or raised to start.
  • the shoe strap that is the subject of the invention comprises a flexible annular element that wraps the ankle and a flexible stirrup-shaped element the wraps the outside of the shoe. - 7 -
  • This stirrup-shaped element adheres to the underside of the shoe, resting against a recess present under the sole.
  • This recess in the common case where the shoe is provided with a heel, is defined by the area where the substantially vertical wall of the heel meets the sole.
  • said recess can be defined by a groove made under the sole, in a crosswise direction and at the height of the heel.
  • the word "recess” will be used for both the cases described above.
  • the stirrup-shaped element is joined to the annular element through suitable connection means.
  • the annular element and the stirrup-shaped element belong to a single flexible strip, closed like a ring and forming an "eight", and its two upper and lower annular portions can be respectively identified with the annular element and the stirrup-shaped element.
  • the materials used for making the annular element and the stirrup- shaped element they can be of various type, both non elastic, like for example leather, fabric, strings, and elastic, like rubber or stretch fabric.
  • both the annular element and the stirrup-shaped element can be made by joining several sections of different materials.
  • the flexibility of the parts that make up the strap of the invention allows them to adapt to ankles and shoes in various shapes and sizes.
  • the use of elastic material for at least one of the sections of the annular element and/or the stirrup-shaped element makes the strap more practical and adaptable to the various types of shoes and ankles.
  • a suitable choice of the materials to use and of the shape of the strap make it possible to create it as a decorative element.
  • Figure 1 is an axonometric view of the strap that is the subject of the invention
  • - Figure 2 is a side view of the strap of Figure 1 on the foot of the person who wears it;
  • Figure 3 is an axonometric view of a variant of the strap that is the subject of the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of a variant of the strap of Figure 3 on the foot of the person who wears it;
  • Figure 5 is an axonometric view of a shoe without heel.
  • FIG. 1 An embodiment of the shoe strap that is the subject of the invention is shown in Figure 1 , where it is indicated as a whole by 1.
  • a flexible annular element indicated as a whole by 2
  • a flexible stirrup-shaped element 3 joined to the annular element 2 through connection means 4 that in the embodiment described herein are two rings, but in different embodiments not represented herein can be different elements, for example seams or knots.
  • the flexible stirrup-shaped element 3 is made of leather, but it can also be made of other non elastic materials, like for example fabric or strings, or elastic materials, like stretch fabric or rubber.
  • the annular element 2 consists of three distinct parts 6, 7 and 8, made of leather. In other embodiments, they can be made of other materials, for example those described above for the stirrup-shaped element 3, and they can be provided in a number different from three.
  • the parts 6, 7 and 8 are joined to one another with coupling means that, in the embodiment described herein, coincide with the two rings that constitute the means 4 of connection with the stirrup-shaped element 3.
  • these coupling means may not coincide with the connection means 4, and instead of rings they can be seams, knots or other similar elements.
  • the flexible annular element 2 wraps the ankle 10
  • the stirrup-shaped element 3 wraps the underside of the shoe, resting against the recess 14 created under the sole 12 and defined by the area where the substantially vertical wall of the heel 13 meets the sole 12 itself.
  • annular element 2 results to be open and its ends 61 , 81 are provided with fastening means 5 constituted by a buckle applied to the end 61 and cooperating with holes made in the end 81.
  • fastening means 5 are suited to join and separate the ends 61 , 81 , respectively to secure the annular element 2 around the ankle 10 and to open it when it is necessary to slip the strap 1 off the foot, and are necessary when, as in the case described, the annular element 2 is made of leather or another non elastic material.
  • the fastening means 5 can be omitted, since the presence of at least one elastic part in the annular element 2 will make it possible to enlarge it with the hands to fit it on the ankle or remove it, thus putting the strap on the foot or taking it off the foot.
  • the fastening means 5 are adjustable, which allows the size of the annular element 2 to be changed to adapt it to the ankle 10 on which the strap 1 is worn, and instead of a buckle they can be any adjustable means suited to join and separate the ends 61 , 81 of the annular element 2, like for example knots, VELCRO® straps or the like.
  • the fastening means 5 can be of the non-adjustable type, like for example buttons, since in this case the annular element 2 is secured to the ankle 10 by the returning action of the stretched stirrup-shaped element 3, which makes the annular element 2 adhere to the ankle 10 at the level of the malleoli.
  • the invention achieves both the object to secure the shoe to the foot while making it adhere to it and to allow the shoe strap 1 to be easily fitted around and removed from the ankle 10.
  • FIG. 3 A further construction variant of the invention is shown in Figure 3, where it is indicated as a whole by 20.
  • annular element 21 and the stirrup-shaped element 22 belong to a single flexible strip closed as a ring, substantially forming an "eight" as it is crossed at an intermediate point 23.
  • the strap 20 is made of stretch fabric, in order to allow it to be enlarged and adapted to the different types of ankles and shoes and to be comfortably fitted around and removed from the foot.
  • the strap 20 comprises a stop element 24 suited to maintain the flexible strip crossed.
  • the stop element 24 can also be omitted, since it is sufficient to twist the flexible strip at the intermediate point 23 and thus cross it.
  • FIG. 4 A further construction variant substantially analogous to the previous one is shown in Figure 4, where the shoe strap is indicated as a whole by 30 and comprises a flexible annular element 31 and a flexible stirrup-shaped element 32, both belonging to a single flexible strip crossed to form an "eight" at the intermediate point 33.
  • this flexible strip is open at the level of the annular element 31 , which is provided with adjustable fastening means 35 suited to join and separate the ends 36, 38.
  • the open flexible strip can be made from elastic and also non elastic materials, of the types previously described.
  • the open flexible strip must be made from elastic materials, in order to allow it to be adapted to the different types of feet and shoes.
  • the shoe strap 30 is provided with a stop element 34 that, as in the variant described above, can be omitted.
  • the flexible strip can be shaped to form an "eight" even without crossing it, by simply approaching two parts of the flexible strip itself and using a suitable stop element, analogous to the one described above, to keep them adjacent to each other.
  • Figure 5 shows a shoe, indicated as a whole by 15, without heel.
  • the recess against which the stirrup-shaped element of the strap rests is defined by the groove 16 made under the sole 17 of the shoe 15, crosswise with respect to the sole 17 itself.
  • the strap of the invention can be used also with shoes 15 without heel, provided that they have the groove 16 described above.
  • the invention achieves all the set objects.

Abstract

The invention is a strap (1; 20; 30) for shoes (11; 15) like slippers, open or closed clogs or flip-flops, comprising a flexible annular element (2; 21; 31) that wraps the ankle (10) of the person who wears the shoe (11; 15) and a flexible stirrup-shaped element (3; 22; 32) that wraps the underside of the shoe (11; 15) and rests against the recess (14; 16) created under the sole (12; 17). The annular element (2; 21; 31) and the stirrup-shaped element (3; 22; 32) cooperate with each other to make said shoe (11; 15) adhere to the foot of the person who wears it.

Description

"STRAP FOR SHOES". DESCRIPTION
The invention concerns a strap for shoes whose heel projects from the sole, particularly suitable for slippers, open or closed clogs and flip-flops. As already known, these types of shoes are mainly women's shoes and for reasons related to appearance or practicality are without the part around the heel.
For this reason, these shoes pose the drawback that they are not secured to the heel and therefore the foot tends to slip off the shoe in case of sudden and irregular movements.
This may be dangerous in certain circumstances, for example when the person wearing these shoes drives a vehicle, in particular a car or a motor cycle, in which cases the shoe must guarantee perfect adherence to the foot. It is one object of the present invention to overcome the said drawback, common in the shoes of the type not secured to the heel, like for example slippers, open or closed clogs and flip-flops.
In particular, it is the object of the present invention to carry out a strap comprising flexible elements, wrapped around the ankle and the shoe and cooperating with each other in order to ensure adherence of the shoe to the foot sole and thus limit as much as possible any relative movement between them.
In this way the foot cannot slip off the shoe, which for example may happen while driving a car, when the foot passes from the position where it rests on the mat to the positions required for operating the pedals, like the brake or clutch pedal, or while driving a motor cycle, when the foot is rested on the ground to stop or raised to start.
It is a further object of the invention to carry out a strap that can be easily applied to the shoe and easily removed when it is no more necessary. The objects mentioned above have been achieved through the design of a shoe strap according to the main claim.
Other details of the shoe strap that is the subject of the invention are described in the dependent claims.
The shoe strap that is the subject of the invention comprises a flexible annular element that wraps the ankle and a flexible stirrup-shaped element the wraps the outside of the shoe. - 7 -
This stirrup-shaped element adheres to the underside of the shoe, resting against a recess present under the sole.
This recess, in the common case where the shoe is provided with a heel, is defined by the area where the substantially vertical wall of the heel meets the sole.
In the cases where the shoe has no heel and its underside is flat, said recess can be defined by a groove made under the sole, in a crosswise direction and at the height of the heel. For the sake of simplicity, hereinafter the word "recess" will be used for both the cases described above.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention described herein, the stirrup-shaped element is joined to the annular element through suitable connection means. According to a construction variant, the annular element and the stirrup- shaped element belong to a single flexible strip, closed like a ring and forming an "eight", and its two upper and lower annular portions can be respectively identified with the annular element and the stirrup-shaped element. As regards the materials used for making the annular element and the stirrup- shaped element, they can be of various type, both non elastic, like for example leather, fabric, strings, and elastic, like rubber or stretch fabric.
Furthermore, both the annular element and the stirrup-shaped element can be made by joining several sections of different materials.
To advantage, the flexibility of the parts that make up the strap of the invention allows them to adapt to ankles and shoes in various shapes and sizes. Still to advantage, the use of elastic material for at least one of the sections of the annular element and/or the stirrup-shaped element makes the strap more practical and adaptable to the various types of shoes and ankles. Still to advantage, a suitable choice of the materials to use and of the shape of the strap make it possible to create it as a decorative element. The above-mentioned aims and advantages will be highlighted in greater detail in the description that follows, which is provided herein as an example without limitation, with reference to the attached drawings, wherein:
Figure 1 is an axonometric view of the strap that is the subject of the invention; - Figure 2 is a side view of the strap of Figure 1 on the foot of the person who wears it;
Figure 3 is an axonometric view of a variant of the strap that is the subject of the invention;
Figure 4 is a side view of a variant of the strap of Figure 3 on the foot of the person who wears it;
Figure 5 is an axonometric view of a shoe without heel.
An embodiment of the shoe strap that is the subject of the invention is shown in Figure 1 , where it is indicated as a whole by 1.
As can be observed, it comprises a flexible annular element, indicated as a whole by 2, and a flexible stirrup-shaped element 3 joined to the annular element 2 through connection means 4 that in the embodiment described herein are two rings, but in different embodiments not represented herein can be different elements, for example seams or knots.
According to the embodiment described herein, the flexible stirrup-shaped element 3 is made of leather, but it can also be made of other non elastic materials, like for example fabric or strings, or elastic materials, like stretch fabric or rubber.
In the case represented by the example of Figure 1 , the annular element 2 consists of three distinct parts 6, 7 and 8, made of leather. In other embodiments, they can be made of other materials, for example those described above for the stirrup-shaped element 3, and they can be provided in a number different from three.
The parts 6, 7 and 8 are joined to one another with coupling means that, in the embodiment described herein, coincide with the two rings that constitute the means 4 of connection with the stirrup-shaped element 3.
In other construction variants not described herein, these coupling means may not coincide with the connection means 4, and instead of rings they can be seams, knots or other similar elements.
As shown in Figure 2, once the shoe strap has been worn, the flexible annular element 2 wraps the ankle 10, while the stirrup-shaped element 3 wraps the underside of the shoe, resting against the recess 14 created under the sole 12 and defined by the area where the substantially vertical wall of the heel 13 meets the sole 12 itself.
It can also be observed that the annular element 2 results to be open and its ends 61 , 81 are provided with fastening means 5 constituted by a buckle applied to the end 61 and cooperating with holes made in the end 81.
These fastening means 5 are suited to join and separate the ends 61 , 81 , respectively to secure the annular element 2 around the ankle 10 and to open it when it is necessary to slip the strap 1 off the foot, and are necessary when, as in the case described, the annular element 2 is made of leather or another non elastic material.
Obviously, in the embodiments where at least one of the three parts 6, 7, 8 is made from an elastic material, the fastening means 5 can be omitted, since the presence of at least one elastic part in the annular element 2 will make it possible to enlarge it with the hands to fit it on the ankle or remove it, thus putting the strap on the foot or taking it off the foot.
Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment of the invention the fastening means 5 are adjustable, which allows the size of the annular element 2 to be changed to adapt it to the ankle 10 on which the strap 1 is worn, and instead of a buckle they can be any adjustable means suited to join and separate the ends 61 , 81 of the annular element 2, like for example knots, VELCRO® straps or the like.
In other construction variants not represented herein, where the stirrup-shaped element 3 is made of an elastic material, the fastening means 5 can be of the non-adjustable type, like for example buttons, since in this case the annular element 2 is secured to the ankle 10 by the returning action of the stretched stirrup-shaped element 3, which makes the annular element 2 adhere to the ankle 10 at the level of the malleoli.
The above clearly shows that the invention achieves both the object to secure the shoe to the foot while making it adhere to it and to allow the shoe strap 1 to be easily fitted around and removed from the ankle 10.
A further construction variant of the invention is shown in Figure 3, where it is indicated as a whole by 20.
It can be seen that the annular element 21 and the stirrup-shaped element 22 belong to a single flexible strip closed as a ring, substantially forming an "eight" as it is crossed at an intermediate point 23.
The upper and lower annular portions in which the flexible strip is divided owing to its "eight" shape are respectively identified with the annular element
21 and the stirrup-shaped element 22. The strap 20 is made of stretch fabric, in order to allow it to be enlarged and adapted to the different types of ankles and shoes and to be comfortably fitted around and removed from the foot.
Obviously, instead of stretch fabric it is possible to use any type of elastic material, like for example rubber. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the strap 20 comprises a stop element 24 suited to maintain the flexible strip crossed.
Said stop element 24, which in the embodiment described is a ring, in other embodiments not represented herein can be a seam or any other means suited to maintain the flexible strip crossed. In simplified embodiments substantially analogous to that just described the stop element 24 can also be omitted, since it is sufficient to twist the flexible strip at the intermediate point 23 and thus cross it.
A further construction variant substantially analogous to the previous one is shown in Figure 4, where the shoe strap is indicated as a whole by 30 and comprises a flexible annular element 31 and a flexible stirrup-shaped element 32, both belonging to a single flexible strip crossed to form an "eight" at the intermediate point 33.
Differently from the embodiment described above, this flexible strip is open at the level of the annular element 31 , which is provided with adjustable fastening means 35 suited to join and separate the ends 36, 38.
In this case, since the fastening means 35 are adjustable, the open flexible strip can be made from elastic and also non elastic materials, of the types previously described.
In the variants of the invention where, on the contrary, the fastening means 35 are not adjustable, the open flexible strip must be made from elastic materials, in order to allow it to be adapted to the different types of feet and shoes.
The shoe strap 30 is provided with a stop element 34 that, as in the variant described above, can be omitted.
In other construction variants of the invention, not represented herein but substantially analogous to the last two described above, the flexible strip can be shaped to form an "eight" even without crossing it, by simply approaching two parts of the flexible strip itself and using a suitable stop element, analogous to the one described above, to keep them adjacent to each other.
Figure 5 shows a shoe, indicated as a whole by 15, without heel. In this case the recess against which the stirrup-shaped element of the strap rests is defined by the groove 16 made under the sole 17 of the shoe 15, crosswise with respect to the sole 17 itself.
It is clear, therefore, that the strap of the invention can be used also with shoes 15 without heel, provided that they have the groove 16 described above. For the reasons explained above, it is clear that the invention achieves all the set objects.
In the construction stage, further changes or construction variants of the strap of the invention - that are not described and represented in the drawings - may be carried out. Said changes or construction variants must all be considered protected by the present patent, provided that they fall within the scope of the claims expressed below.
Where technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference signs, those reference sings have been included for the sole purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and accordingly such reference signs do not have any limiting effect on the interpretation of each element identified by way of example by such reference signs.

Claims

1 ) Strap (1 ; 20; 30) for shoes (11 ; 15) like slippers, closed or open clogs or flip-flops, characterized in that it comprises: a flexible annular element (2; 21 ; 31 ), suited to wrap the ankle (10) of the person who wears said shoe (11 ; 15); a flexible stirrup-shaped element (3; 22; 32), suited to wrap the underside of said shoe (11 ; 15), resting against the recess (14; 16) created under the sole (12; 17); said annular element (2; 21 ; 31 ) and said stirrup-shaped element (3; 22; 32) cooperating with each other to make said shoe (11 ; 15) adhere to the foot of the person who wears it.
2) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 1 ), characterized in that said annular element (2) and said stirrup-shaped element (3) are firmly joined to each other through one or more connection means (4). 3) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 2), characterized in that said connection means (4) are seams.
4) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 2), characterized in that said connection means (4) are rings.
5) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 2), characterized in that said annular element (2) is divided into two or more parts (6, 7, 8) connected at their ends through coupling means.
6) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 5), characterized in that said coupling means are rings.
7) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 5), characterized in that said coupling means are seams.
8) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 5), characterized in that said coupling means coincide with said connection means (4).
9) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 5), characterized in that at least one of said parts (6, 7, 8) of said annular element (2) is made of fabric. 10) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 5), characterized in that at least one of said parts (6, 7, 8) of said annular element (2) consists of one or more strings.
11 ) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 5), characterized in that at least one of said parts (6, 7, 8) of said annular element (2) is made of leather. 12) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 5), characterized in that at least one of said parts (6, 7, 8) of said annular element (2) is made of an elastic material.
13) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 12), characterized in that at least one of said parts (6, 7, 8) of said annular element (2) is made of rubber. 14) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 12), characterized in that at least one of said parts (6, 7, 8) of said annular element (2) is made of stretch fabric.
15) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 12), characterized in that said annular element (2) is closed forming a ring.
16) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 5), characterized in that said annular element (2) comprises fastening means (5) suited to open and close said annular element (2) at the level of its two ends (61 , 81 ), respectively to secure it around said ankle (10) and to open it.
17) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 2), characterized in that at least one section of said stirrup-shaped element (3) is made of fabric. 18) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 2), characterized in that at least one section of said stirrup-shaped element (3) is made of leather.
19) Shoe strap (1) according to claim 2), characterized in that at least one section of said stirrup-shaped element (3) is elastic.
20) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 19), characterized in that said at least one elastic section of said stirrup-shaped element (3) is made of rubber.
21 ) Shoe strap (1 ) according to claim 19), characterized in that said at least one elastic section of said stirrup-shaped element (3) is made of stretch fabric.
22) Shoe strap (20; 30) according to claim 1 ), characterized in that said annular element (21 ; 31 ) and said stirrup-shaped element (22; 32) belong to a single flexible strip substantially forming an "eight", of which said annular element (21 ; 31 ) and said stirrup-shaped element (22; 32) are respectively the two upper and lower annular portions.
23) Shoe strap (20; 30) according to claim 22), characterized in that said "eight" shape of said flexible strip is obtained by approaching two parts belonging to said flexible strip, and comprises at least one stop element positioned at the level of said two parts of said flexible strip and suited to keep them adjacent to each other.
24) Shoe strap (20; 30) according to claim 22), characterized in that said "eight" shape of said flexible strip is obtained by crossing said flexible strip at an intermediate point (23; 33).
25) Shoe strap (20; 30) according to claim 24), characterized in that it comprises at least one stop element (24; 34) arranged at the level of an intermediate point (23; 33) of said flexible strip, suited to maintain said flexible strip crossed to form said "eight" shape.
26) Shoe strap (20; 30) according to any of the claims 23) or 25), characterized in that said stop element (24; 34) is a ring.
27) Shoe strap (20; 30) according to any of the claims 23) or 25), characterized in that said stop element (24; 34) is a seam. 28) Shoe strap (30) according to any of the claims 23) or 24), characterized in that said flexible strip is open at the level of said annular element (31 ) and comprises fastening means (35) suited to join and separate the ends (36, 38) of said annular element (31 ), respectively to secure it around said ankle (10) and to open it. 29) Shoe strap (30) according to claim 28), characterized in that said open flexible strip is made of fabric.
30) Shoe strap (30) according to claim 28), characterized in that said open flexible strip consists of one or more strings.
31 ) Shoe strap (30) according to claim 28), characterized in that said open flexible strip is made of leather.
32) Shoe strap (30) according to claim 28), characterized in that said open flexible strip is elastic.
33) Shoe strap (30) according to claim 32), characterized in that said open flexible strip is made of rubber. 34) Shoe strap (30) according to claim 32), characterized in that said open flexible strip is made of stretch fabric.
35) Shoe strap (20) according to any of the claims 23) or 24), characterized in that said flexible strip is closed to form a ring and is elastic.
36) Shoe strap (20) according to claim 35), characterized in that said closed flexible strip is made of rubber.
37) Shoe strap (20) according to claim 35), characterized in that said closed flexible strip is made of stretch fabric.
38) Shoe strap (1 ; 30) according to any of the claims 16) or 32), characterized in that said fastening means (5; 35) are buttons. 39) Shoe strap (1 ; 30) according to any of the claims 16) or 28), characterized in that said fastening means (5; 35) are adjustable and suited to vary the size of said annular element (2; 31 ) to adapt it to the size of said ankle (10).
40) Shoe strap (1 ; 30) according to claim 39), characterized in that said adjustable fastening means (5; 35) are two complementary VELCRO® straps or similar elements.
41 ) Shoe strap (1 ; 30) according to claim 39), characterized in that said adjustable fastening means (5; 35) are buckles.
42) Shoe strap (1 ; 30) according to claim 39), characterized in that said adjustable fastening means (5; 35) are knots.
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