WO2012167303A1 - Article chaussant - Google Patents

Article chaussant Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2012167303A1
WO2012167303A1 PCT/AU2012/000632 AU2012000632W WO2012167303A1 WO 2012167303 A1 WO2012167303 A1 WO 2012167303A1 AU 2012000632 W AU2012000632 W AU 2012000632W WO 2012167303 A1 WO2012167303 A1 WO 2012167303A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
wearer
footwear item
ability
remove
footwear
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/AU2012/000632
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Robin FARR
Nicola MANCINI
Original Assignee
Farr Robin
Mancini Nicola
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from AU2011902258A external-priority patent/AU2011902258A0/en
Application filed by Farr Robin, Mancini Nicola filed Critical Farr Robin
Publication of WO2012167303A1 publication Critical patent/WO2012167303A1/fr

Links

Classifications

    • 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

Definitions

  • This invention broadly relates to a footwear item.
  • the invention relates to a footwear Item including two separable portions.
  • a footwear item including:
  • a first number being adapted to receive a foot and including a first opening; and a second member adapted to receive a portion of a leg, the second portion being detachably connected to the first portion;
  • the opening is so configured as to expose at least part of the heel or back part of the wearer's foot when the first member is detached from the second member and in use.
  • the first opening is defined by a first margin extending about a lower part of the heel or back part of the wearer's foot, below the ankle bone on lateral sides, and around and over an upper surface of the wearer's foot.
  • the first margin defines a plane which is inclined to a sole of the footwear item.
  • the second member includes a second opening defined by a second margin which corresponds to the first margin of the first member. More preferably, the second member is in the form of a sleeve.
  • the first and second members are adapted to be connected along the first and second margins.
  • connection may be made by a fastening means such as a zipper or VelcroTM.
  • the footwear item forms a boot when the first member is connected to the second member. It is preferred that both the first and second members are made of sheepskin.
  • the first member is in a first colour and the second member is in the second colour.
  • the first colour may be the same as or different from the second colour.
  • the first member of the footwear item may be connected to the second member of another footwear item which is identical in shape but different in colour. This allows the wearer to mix and match different first and second members from a plurality of footwear items all in different colours to achieve different appearances.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a footwear item in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing first and second members;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view from the side showing a first member of the footwear item of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view from above showing the first member of Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is an elevation on the external side of the footwear item of Figure 1 showing the first member being connected to the second member; and Figure 5 is an elevation on the internal side of the footwear item of Figure 1 showing the first member being connected to the second member.
  • footwear item in the exemplary embodiment described below is intended to take the shape of a sheepskin boot, It is contemplated that the item may be customised to form other types of footwear for other purposes or environments.
  • a footwear Item in the form of a boot 10 includes a first member taking the form of a slipper 12 and a second member taking the form of a sleeve 14.
  • the slipper 12 is shaped so as to receive a foot (not shown) and has an (first) opening 16 configured to facilitate slipping of a wearer's foot in and out of the interior of the slipper 12 easily and conveniently.
  • the opening 16 is so configured as to expose at least part of the heel or back part of the wearer's foot when the slipper 12 is detached from the sleeve 14 and in use.
  • the opening 16 is defined by a (first) margin 18 extending about a lower part of the heel or back part of the wearer's foot, below the ankle bone on lateral sides, and around and over an upper surface of the wearer's foot.
  • the margin 18 defines a plane which is inclined to a sole 20 (see Figures 1 and 2) of the boot 10.
  • the sleeve 14 is configured to receive a portion of a leg of the wearer.
  • the sleeve 14 when in use covers the lower part of the shin and calf of the wearer.
  • the sleeve 14 includes a (second) opening 22 defined by a (second) margin 24 which corresponds to the margin 18 of the slipper 12.
  • the sleeve 14 is detachably connected to the slipper 12.
  • the sleeve 14 and slipper 12 are connected along the margins 18 and 22.
  • the connection is made by a zipper 26 having a zip fastener 28.
  • the zipper 26 is orientated such that the starting and ending positions of the zip fastener 28 are on the outward-facing side of the boot 10.
  • the sleeve 14 and slipper 12 may be connected by other suitable fastening means such as VelcroTM.
  • VelcroTM VelcroTM
  • the sleeve 14 and slipper 12 of each boot is made in the same colour. However, it is contemplated that the sleeve 14 may be in a different colour from the slipper 12. Furthermore, the sleeve of one boot may be connected to the slipper of another boot which is identical in shape but different in colour. This allows the wearer to mix and match sleeves and slippers from a plurality of boots all in different colours to achieve different appearances.
  • footwear item of the present invention may offer at least the following advantages:
  • the slipper may be worn without the sleeve being detached so as to avoid unwanted rubbing if and when there is a blister or wound for example on the heel or back part of the foot of the wearer;

Landscapes

  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un système chaussant qui comprend une unité tige amovible et une section de sans-gêne portable inférieure qui peuvent être raccordées l'une à l'autre en utilisant un moyen de fixation supérieur et inférieur respectif tel qu'une fermeture éclair ou une bande VelcroTM. La section tige peut être enlevée pour des raisons de confort, de mode ou d'aspect pratique selon l'utilisateur. La section tige est amovible par un moyen de raccordement continu autour de sa périphérie inférieure.
PCT/AU2012/000632 2011-06-08 2012-06-04 Article chaussant WO2012167303A1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2011902258A AU2011902258A0 (en) 2011-06-08 A Footwear Item
AU2011902258 2011-06-08

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2012167303A1 true WO2012167303A1 (fr) 2012-12-13

Family

ID=47295256

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/AU2012/000632 WO2012167303A1 (fr) 2011-06-08 2012-06-04 Article chaussant

Country Status (1)

Country Link
WO (1) WO2012167303A1 (fr)

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4706392A (en) * 1986-10-20 1987-11-17 Yang Tzu Tsan Interchangeable shoe and slipper combination
FR2826243A1 (fr) * 2001-06-26 2002-12-27 Christian Maurice Claux Chaussure modulaire formee d'une partie haute reliee sur une partie basse par un systeme d'attache amovible

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4706392A (en) * 1986-10-20 1987-11-17 Yang Tzu Tsan Interchangeable shoe and slipper combination
FR2826243A1 (fr) * 2001-06-26 2002-12-27 Christian Maurice Claux Chaussure modulaire formee d'une partie haute reliee sur une partie basse par un systeme d'attache amovible

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US7971272B2 (en) Expandable children garment with an improved adjustable feature
US9609903B2 (en) Transition insoles
US20150305442A1 (en) Footwear with an Integrated Donning Mechanism
US7607242B2 (en) Footwear
US8065821B1 (en) Footwear with interchangeable decorative features
US2495984A (en) Sole with detachable upper
US7614165B2 (en) Interchangeable footwear component
US9254015B2 (en) Non-gaiter bootleg cover
JP2017527420A (ja) 適応可能な靴
US10531707B2 (en) Accessory for footwear
US20080060118A1 (en) Multipurpose open-toed stocking
US20120174442A1 (en) Decorative Boot Clip
US20240016259A1 (en) Shoe with detachable sock
US20130091731A1 (en) Shoes with socks which may have additional miniature stylish designs
US20170027272A1 (en) Wearable shoe insole
US20140000126A1 (en) Removable and Reversible Shoe Fashion Accessory
US20160015117A1 (en) Ankle Strap for Flip-Flops
AU2012200751A1 (en) Footwear
US20150342262A1 (en) Decorative sock stabilizer
JP3194010U (ja) 浅履き靴下
KR20150017856A (ko) 외피부의 탈부착으로 용도 변형이 가능한 실용적인 신발
US9101172B2 (en) Wrap boot for a wearer's foot
WO2012167303A1 (fr) Article chaussant
US20150230538A1 (en) Shoe Top Exchange
GB2379592A (en) Shoe cover

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 12797608

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 12797608

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A1