Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
  • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
  • A43C11/08—Hook fastenings; Rotary hooks
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
  • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
  • A43C1/00—Shoe lacing fastenings
  • A43C1/04—Shoe lacing fastenings with rings or loops
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
  • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
  • A43B23/02—Uppers; Boot legs
  • A43B23/0245—Uppers; Boot legs characterised by the constructive form
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
  • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
  • A43B3/06—Shoes with flaps; Footwear with divided uppers
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
  • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
  • A43C11/14—Clamp fastenings, e.g. strap fastenings; Clamp-buckle fastenings; Fastenings with toggle levers
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
  • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
  • A43C11/14—Clamp fastenings, e.g. strap fastenings; Clamp-buckle fastenings; Fastenings with toggle levers
  • A43C11/1406—Fastenings with toggle levers; Equipment therefor
  • A43C11/142—Fastenings with toggle levers with adjustment means provided for on the shoe, e.g. rack
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
  • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
  • A43C11/14—Clamp fastenings, e.g. strap fastenings; Clamp-buckle fastenings; Fastenings with toggle levers
  • A43C11/1493—Strap fastenings having hook and loop-type fastening elements
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A43—FOOTWEAR
  • A43C—FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
  • A43C11/00—Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
  • A43C11/16—Fastenings secured by wire, bolts, or the like
  • A43C11/165—Fastenings secured by wire, bolts, or the like characterised by a spool, reel or pulley for winding up cables, laces or straps by rotation

Definitions

• the present invention relates to systems and methods for securely and comfortably fastening tongueless footwear having a canopy.
• most shoes e.g., shoe 100
• the sides 110 and 120 are tightened by a fastening system such as shoelaces or straps 130, 140.
• These straps 130, 140 hold the foot in place, pulling the toes together thus forming a cocoon comprising the front tongue 150 tucked between the sides 110, 120.
• a tongueless footwear includes a sole, a first side, opposing second side, a canopy and a fastening system.
• the first side and the second side are coupled to the sole.
• the canopy is coupled to the first side and configured to extend over the second side thereby providing substantially direct support for the ankle and instep of a user.
• the canopy is further configured to be fastened to the second side.
• the fastening system is configured to securely fasten the canopy to the second side.
• the fastening system includes a hook and a corresponding latch.
• the fastening system can also include a toggle system having a cord and a plurality of anchors, with each of the anchors coupled to either the canopy or the second side.
• the cord is configured to be operatively coupled to the plurality of anchors thereby securing the footwear to the user.
• the toggle system can include a tensioner with a dial for controlling tension of the cord.
• the tongueless footwear can also include an expandable toe box and/or an expandable heel counter.
• Figure 1 is a perspective view of a casual shoe
• Figures 2A-2C are perspective views of one embodiment of a canopied shoe, in accordance with the present invention.
• Figure 3 is an engineering diagram illustrating the mechanics of an exemplary toggle system for embodiment(s) of canopied shoe(s), in accordance with the present invention
• Figures 4, 5 A and 5B are perspective views illustrating several toggle systems for alternate embodiments of canopied shoes employing the mechanics of Figure 3;
• Figures 6 and 7 are perspective views of two additional embodiments of canopied shoes, in accordance with the present invention.
• FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C are perspective views illustrating one embodiment of a tongueless shoe 200 with a shoe side 270, a canopy 280, a fastening system have a canopy fastener 260 and a corresponding side fastener 250.
• Figure 2A shows the canopy fastener 260 is fastened to the side fastener 250, thereby securing a user's foot (not shown), while Figure 2B shows the canopy fastener 260 detached from the side fastener 250.
• Figure 2C shows the canopy 280 in an uplifted position away from shoe side 270 and exposing an upper portion 275 of shoe side 270.
• the canopy fastener 260 has a plurality of laddered hooks while the mating side fastener 250 has a latch, thereby enabling the shoe 200 to be adjustably secured to the user's foot.
• Figure 3 is an engineering diagram illustrating the mechanics of an exemplary toggle system for embodiment(s) of canopied shoe(s), as exemplified by shoes 400, 500A and 500B of Figures 4, 5A and 5B, respectively.
• Toggle anchors points 310, 320, 330, 340, 350 and 360 and fastener 390 are appropriately spaced out to substantially optimize both fit and comfort without intrusion on the foot natural dynamics.
• a tongueless canopied shoe 400 includes a shoe side 470, a canopy 480, and a toggle system having a cord 422, a plurality of anchors 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, a canopy fastener 460 and a side fastener 450.
• cord 422 is configured to be secured to anchors 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416 and attachment 455 of side fastener 450.
• cord 422 can be a contiguous length of, for example, a nylon string or coated metallic string, threaded through anchors 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416 and side fastener 450, or comprised of discreet cord sections coupling anchor pairs 411 & 412, 411 & 413, 412 & 414, 414 & 415, 415 & 416 and 416 & 413, or combinations thereof.
• Canopy fastener 460 include a hook 465 configured to be securely coupled to a corresponding eye of side fastener 450.
• Figure 5 A is a perspective view of a tongueless canopied shoe 500A includes a shoe side 570, a canopy 580, and a toggle system having a cord 422, a plurality of anchors 413, 414, 415, 416, a canopy fastener 560, a side fastener 550 and a cord tensioner 530.
• cord 422 is a contiguous string, threaded through anchors 413, 414, 415, 416, attachment 555 of side fastener 550 and tensioner 530.
• Canopy fastener 560 include a hook 566 configured to be securely coupled to a corresponding eye of side fastener 550.
• Tensioner 530 is located on shoe side 570 and can include a dial configured to control the tension of cord 422.
• a tongueless canopied shoe 500B includes a shoe side 578, a canopy 588, and a toggle system having a cord 522, a plurality of anchors 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 518, 519, a canopy fastener 565, a side fastener 556 and a cord tensioner 536.
• cord 522 is a contiguous string, threaded through anchors 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 518, 519, side fastener 556, tensioner 536 via tensioner guides 532, 534.
• Canopy fastener is a hook 565 configured to be securely coupled to a corresponding eye of side fastener 556.
• Tensioner 536 located on the heel area of shoe 500B, can include a dial configured to control the tension of cord 522.
• FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a tongueless canopied shoe 600 with a shoe side 670, a canopy 680, and a fastening system have a canopy fastener 660 and a corresponding side fastener 650.
• Canopy fastener 660 includes a hook configured to be securely coupled to a corresponding eye of side fastener 650.
• tongueless canopied shoe 700 includes a shoe side 770, a canopy 780, and a fastening system have an integrated buckle.
• anchors for supporting the cord of the toggle system can be rotatably attached the shoe sides so that tensioning forces are more evenly distributed and hence enhance the comfort of the user.
• Latches can be made from a rigid material such as polycarbonate or from a flexible material such as rubber.
• Fastening systems can also include adjustable Velcro strap(s).
• Advantageous features of the above described tongueless canopied shoes include a re-configuration of the shoe upper from toe to heel by at least one of (a) providing a one piece canopy, (b) eliminating tongue, (c) elimination of top laces, (d) elimination of rigid heel counters and cramped toe boxes to allow for the natural movement of the dynamic foot under demands of walking, running, cycling, health rehabilitation and constant standing over long periods of time.
• the one piece canopy in place of traditional tongue and laces allows for very easy entry/exit with minimal effort. Side latching of various methods also enables quick engagement/disengagement of the footwear and with minimal effort.
• the ability to latch from the side around the foot instead of lace from top down on the foot is provided by various closure methods: Rubber latch to a clip on the near top of the foot.
• Rubber latch to a clip on the near top of the foot Rubber latch to a clip on the near top of the foot.
• An optional integrated clip with a toggle that allows adjustment after latching.

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