WO2014130004A1 - Chaussures de style zori avec inserts en forme d'oiseau en plein vol - Google Patents

Chaussures de style zori avec inserts en forme d'oiseau en plein vol Download PDF

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WO2014130004A1
WO2014130004A1 PCT/US2013/000047 US2013000047W WO2014130004A1 WO 2014130004 A1 WO2014130004 A1 WO 2014130004A1 US 2013000047 W US2013000047 W US 2013000047W WO 2014130004 A1 WO2014130004 A1 WO 2014130004A1
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Marcella Miriam KATZ
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
    • A43B23/24—Ornamental buckles; Other ornaments for shoes without fastening function
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/10—Low shoes, e.g. comprising only a front strap; Slippers
    • A43B3/101—Slippers, e.g. flip-flops or thong sandals
    • A43B3/102—Slippers, e.g. flip-flops or thong sandals leaving the heel of the foot bare 
    • A43B3/105—Slippers, e.g. flip-flops or thong sandals leaving the heel of the foot bare  characterised by the shape or layout of the toestrap
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to fashion shoes, particularly shoes of a zori style, which may be worn by men, women, and children. More particularly, the invention relates to zori style shoes where the straps through which the foot is placed can be altered in decorative appearance so that the wearer of the shoes and sandals can make a selective change in the appearance of the shoes to support a current fashion trend or to make a personal interest statement.
  • the straps through which the foot is placed can be altered in decorative appearance so that the wearer of the shoes and sandals can make a selective change in the appearance of the shoes to support a current fashion trend or to make a personal interest statement.
  • the shoe illustrated is a tennis shoe having a pocket for displaying a pattern, such as initials, on one side of the shoe.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,052,131 to Paul Rondini relates to strapped footwear with decorative lighting. The decorative lighting is fully encased in transparent tubing providing multi functional footwear for a variety of occasions including leisure and nightclubs.
  • the footwear has a battery, with the lights encased in a transparent tubing connecting to a battery timed switch for flashing the lights.
  • the combination pliable strap for fixing the foot to the footwear and decorative lighting cover can be employed in a variety of configurations to construct a wide diversity of footwear.
  • U. S. Patent No. 5,367,795 to Iverson et al., issued November 29, 1994 relates to a shoe and a method of forming the same having an upper portion which includes an individualized indicia display area in any one or more of the side quarter panel, tongue, or heel portion of the upper portion of the shoe.
  • U.S. Patent No. 6,769,204 to Phillips, issued August 3, 2004, relates to a sandal system comprising a sole.
  • the sole has top and bottom surfaces.
  • the bottom surface has a periphery and a heel portion.
  • a foot retaining strap is provided.
  • the strap has ends coupled to the sole.
  • a central extent is provided between the ends.
  • Top and bottom faces are provided.
  • a first hook and loop fastener is provided.
  • the hook and loop fastener has an upper side and a lower side coupled with the top face of the strap.
  • a decorative ribbon is provided.
  • the ribbon has an upper plane adapted to have decorations and a lower plane having a second hook and loop fastener being adapted to releasably couple with the upper side of the first hook and loop fastener.
  • the first and second hook and loop fasteners are essentially coextensive in size (Abstract).
  • U.S. Patent Number 6,904,706 B2 to Jones et al., issued June 14, 2005 relates to footwear in the category of a sandal, which may include a thong, slide-on, clog, or related structured sandal, wherein one side or the other of a tongue, upper vamp, or sandal strap may be adhered to an upper part of the sandal sole, or its vamp or cross strap, so that one side of the sandal strap structure may be displayed during its wearing, and can be turned to expose its opposite surface for varying the styling of the worn sandal.
  • the tongue, upper vamp, or strap may be secured by a fastening device such as a swivel, that allows for turning of these components to expose a selected surface in order to vary the aesthetics and appearance of the worn sandal. (Abstract).
  • U.S. Patent 7,421,806 B2 to Braynock et al., issued September 9, 2008, relates to a footwear system that is comprised of a pair of footwear with at least one transparent, semi-transparent or translucent special display area(s) (SDA) and system innerliners.
  • the system of innerliners can be comprised of either at least two user interchangeable pairs of innerliner or a single pair of innerliners that can provide multiple combined appearances from the footwear. (Abstract) In reviewing the drawings, it becomes clear the innerliners are typically in the form of sox, and a pattern on the sox shows through semi-transparent or translucent display areas which are present on each of the two footwear (shoes).
  • the article of footwear includes three inner soles or independent articles of footwear used simultaneously in combination with the outer sole of unitary construction. While it is a little difficult to conceive of a single shoe which makes use of all 4 elements simultaneously (outer plus three inner) soles, this is what Claim 1 indicates is the case.
  • U.S. Patent No. 8,286,373 B2 to Jones et al., issued October 16, 2012 relates to footwear with a banding device.
  • the banding device is for application to a segment of footwear, whether it be to a heel, sole, around the vamp portion of the shoe, in any combination thereof, which, due to its elasticity allows for stretching into position to be secured either as an endless of continuous loop, for application to these components of the shoe to vary the coloration, design indicia, trademark, or aesthetics for the footwear.
  • the present invention relates to a shoe which includes two straps, each of which acts as a sleeve with a transparent upper surface through which a decorative element may be inserted.
  • one of the straps is attached at one end in an area of the sole near the left outside edge adjacent where the arch of a foot is present, while the other end is attached via an extension to the central forefoot area of the shoe where the digits of a foot will reside.
  • the second of the two straps is attached at one end in an area of the sole near the right outside edge adjacent where the arch of a foot is present, while the other end is attached via an extension to the same central forefoot area of the shoe.
  • the two straps are joined together in the central forefoot area of the shoe in a manner such that the back side of the central area transforms into a single solid strap-like structure which is attached to a portion of the sole in the forefoot portion of the shoe, while the front side of the central area where the two straps are joined transitions from the straps into a single opening between the two straps.
  • a single insert structure referred to herein as a "bird in flight” insert, includes two arms (wings), and the insert structure is inserted into the opening, with one wing extending toward a right side of a shoe, and the other end extending toward a left side of the shoe, each within a sleeve which makes up one of the straps with the transparent upper surface.
  • each wing By pinching the apex between the two wings of the "bird in flight” insert, each wing can be edged into and inched forward into its strap location simultaneously until the insert wings are fully backed into the desired location on each side of the shoe.
  • hook latch tongue which extends from one strap/sleeve of the shoe, across the opening to the other strap/sleeve of the shoe, to assist in holding an insert in place, reduce gaping between the two strap/sleeves, and protect the insert from soiling.
  • the present invention is a new design which also permits insertion of a decorative insert for viewing, and ensures that an insert placed in the holding location will not ride up or protrude from an opening through which the insert is placed and removed, due to the wearer walking in the shoe.
  • the decorative insert does not ride along a center line of the shoe, where the majority of the foot action occurs.
  • the decorative insert rides across the upper surface of the foot in the area between the ball of the foot and the arch of the foot, where the majority of foot action occurs.
  • the insert is held in place due to relatively balanced forces acting on the right and left side of each shoe. Further, the areas along the outside edges of the straps are closed.
  • the insert does not extend across the entire area of the strap/sleeves, or the insert is particularly heavy or bulky, for example but not by way of limitation, it may be advisable to use the hook latch tongue described above to assist in holding the insert in place.
  • a Zori is defined in the on-line dictionary Wikipedia as a flat and thonged Japanese sandal made of rice, straw or other plant fibers, cloth, laquered wood, leather, rubber, or - increasingly - synthetic materials. Zori are said to be quite similar to flip-flops, which first appeared in New Zealand and the United States sometime around World War II, as rubber imitations of the wooden thong sandals long worn in Japan.
  • the present invention relates to a shoe which makes use of the zori-style straps to attach the shoe to the foot of the wearer.
  • the two straps which make up the thonged portion of the shoe comprise a transparent pouch within each strap, where each strap pouch is open to the insertion of a design insert.
  • the insert is a single insert, where one end of the insert is inserted into one strap pouch while the other end of the insert is inserted into the other strap pouch.
  • the insert travels across the entire width of the foot, with the center of the insert typically being present along the centerline of the sole of the shoe. This provides a continuous decorative or informative fashion design across the entire front surface of the thonged portion (straps) of the shoe.
  • the sole of the shoe need not, but may be, flat to provide a sandal, as in a traditional zori.
  • the sole may include a raised heel, which may extend from a low heel to the height of a stiletto-style heel.
  • the heel of the shoe may be present only in the heel area of the foot, may be in the form of a wedge, or may be in the form of a stiletto-style heel.
  • the width of the straps which make up the thonged portion of the shoe is typically increased to accommodate increased weight of the shoe and make greater surface contact with the foot of the wearer, so that the shoe tends to stay on the foot better when the wearer is walking.
  • This general principal relating the width of the straps to the materials of construction and a sole configuration of a shoe, which affects the weight and balance of the shoe, should be applied in general.
  • the wider straps may be used to accommodate wider inserts for decorative purposes even when the shoe is a sandal and does not require the increased strap width to support the shoe on the foot.
  • the insert which is frequently used across the entire front surface of the thonged portion of the shoe, but may be used to cover only a portion of the front surface of the thonged portion of the shoe, is referred to as a "bird- in-flight" because it bends at the center, adjacent to the location between the big toe and another digit.
  • the thonged portion of the shoe works in combination with an extension downward from the thonged portion, where the extension is attached to the base of the shoe.
  • An insert extends outward into the strap pouch on each side of the shoe, like the wings of a bird extend when the bird is in flight.
  • the insert comprises at least one continuous layer which can be inserted into the side straps from a center opening between the straps by inserting the two ends of the insert such that each end of the insert enters into one of the two straps.
  • the insert is fabricated to exhibit some "spring” or “shape memory", so that the insert will move deeper into the pouch straps when pressure is applied at the center area of the insert. Pressure may be applied and re-applied to the center of the insert to cause the insert to move into the desired location.
  • the insert can be removed by grasping the center of the insert with the fingers or with a simple tool such as a tweezers and pulling.
  • a transparent hook-like latch tongue extends from one side of the upper transparent surface of one of the straps, to extend through the single opening between the two straps and into a like-shaped configuration in the other strap. This provides a more finished look, while the insert is protected from becoming soiled.
  • the hook-like latch tongue it is not required that the hook-like latch tongue be present to hold a decorative insert inside the strap pouches, since the friction which is created between the display pouch strap and the insert over the length of the insert is adequate to maintain location of the insert while the wearer of the shoes is walking.
  • the upper portion of the shoe may be mounted on a shoe sole which is designed for athletic performance.
  • the sole of the shoe may be similar to that of a shoe designed to improve performance of athletes, such as a tennis shoe sole of the kind currently known in the industry.
  • the upper portion (straps) of the zori-style shoe may be attached to the sole using an injection molding process or other plastic and rubber processing method known in the art.
  • the upper portion of the zori-style shoe may be secured between an upper insole and the bottom sole of the shoe using means currently known in the art for restraining straps at various locations upon a shoe, such as a hand sewn whip stitch, or by an injection molding process by way of example and not by way of limitation.
  • each strap may be formed from a one piece origami style pattern of material which is folded and then glued or stitched to form a tubular- shaped envelope.
  • the straps may be formed from flattened extruded or blown tubes of material, for example and not by way of limitation.
  • the straps of the shoe are frequently totally transparent; however, it is also possible to use a co-extruded (or otherwise formed using techniques known in the art of tube manufacture) flat straps where the bottom of the strap comprises a color, a texture, a pattern, or a combination thereof, while the upper portion of the strap is transparent, for display of the bird in flight insert.
  • the pouch may be an integrated structure, where each strap is formed from a transparent layer used in combination with at least one trim/back surface-forming layer which is attached to the transparent layer.
  • the attachment may be by stitching, adhesive, heat welding, or other method known in the art.
  • the trim/back layer may be a layer of leather, fabric, plasticized metal, or any other material which will meet the functional requirements of the shoe.
  • At least one of the trim/back surface-forming layers may include an extension which is applied over the center surface area of the zori area to make a strong link between the back portion of the two individual zori straps.
  • At least one of the transparent upper surface portion of a strap may also include an extension which makes a strong link across the center surface of the individual zori straps, to provide better mechanical performance, protect the insert from being soiled, and provide a more finished appearance for the shoe.
  • the trim back surface-forming bottom layer of a strap may be extended sufficiently over the upper surface into the transparent display region to form a frame around portions of the edge of the transparent layer.
  • the single piece insert to be placed in the zori straps may be reversible, and coordinating inserts of color, imprint design matching in color, imprint design matching clothing design, and the like may be used, for example.
  • the insert may be an injection molded or laminated material.
  • a fragile decorative material may be laminated using known in the art laminating techniques.
  • a fashion insert used in the zori strap pouches may vary in structural construction to enable the insert to work in coordination with the width and internal shape of the straps.
  • the zori straps may be fabricated from a number of different materials, so that the zori straps can accommodate various shoe sole weights while flexing in a manner to provide comfort for the wearer.
  • the bottom portion of the straps may be formed from a different material than the top portion of the straps. In this manner, a stronger, more flexible bottom portion of the strap may support the shoe on the foot as the wearer is walking, while a clearer transparent portion of the strap makes viewing of the insert better.
  • the straps are attached to the sole of the shoe by a connecting/transitioning strap which extends downward, typically from the back side center area where the straps meet.
  • the connecting/transitioning strap may be a folded layer of the same material as that used to fabricate the two straps, or may be a more flexible, tubular-shaped open or solid elastic material, which can be thermally welded to a center area where the straps meet, for example and not by way of limitation.
  • an elastic material, different in composition from the general portion of the connecting/transitioning strap may be placed at a location before the transitioning strap is connected near the toe area within the sole or between an insole and the sole.
  • This provides a springy effect in the toe area which may be singular or may compliment a springy effect which may be provided at the rear positioned area of the zori strap, which is located in the arch area of the shoe.
  • the elasticity of the connecting strap must take into consideration the weight of the shoe sole and the stresses which will be applied by the person walking in the shoe. A dress shoe will not need to withstand stresses which must be withstood by a sports model of the shoe, and this may determine the material from which the connecting/ transitioning strap is fabricated.
  • Figure 1 A shows a top view 100 of a sandal style shoe 1 11, including a sole 102, and a zori style pair of straps, including individual straps 106 and 108 which hold shoe 111 upon a foot of the wearer (not shown).
  • Individual straps 106 and 108 are each tubular in nature, where at least the portion of the tube which faces upward is transparent, so that the surface of an insert 104 placed within the tubular portion of individual straps 106 and 108 can be observed.
  • the insert 104 is a single article which is inserted through opening 110 so that one half of the insert 104 is present in strap 106 and one half of the insert 104 is present in strap 108.
  • the forward portion of the zori style straps is fastened to a center attachment strap 112, which is attached, using an attachment plug 1 14, to a forward, toe portion 103 of sole 102, to secure the straps 106 and 108 to the sole 102 of the shoe 1 11.
  • Figure IB shows a top/side view 130 of the sandal style shoe 11 1.
  • Figure IB also illustrates an insole 113 overlying a bottom sole 105, where an elastic, springy extension 107 from strap 108 is secured between the insole 1 13 and the bottom sole 105.
  • Figure 1C shows a side view 140 of the sole and heel portion of shoe 1 11 which is illustrated in Figure 1A.
  • the sole comprises an upper sole (insole) 113 which overlies a bottom sole 105. Beneath the bottom sole 105 at the back (rear) portion of the shoe is a heel 142.
  • Figure ID shows a top/side view 150 of the shoe 111, with emphasis on the central opening 110 between straps 106 and 108, with a hook latch tongue 122 and an insert 117 having one "wing" 1 16 which is inserted into strap 106 and another "wing” 118 which is inserted into strap 108.
  • Figure IE shows a top/side view 160 of the shoe 111, with emphasis on the insertion of an insert 1 17 into the straps 106 and 108, where the insert is pinched and pressed through central opening 110 into the straps, taking care to keep hook latch tongue folded backward during the insertion.
  • the insert 117 Once the insert 117 has been inserted, it takes the form of an insert 104, present within the straps of shoe 111.
  • Figure 2 A shows a three dimensional view 200 of one embodiment of a template/pattern for fabrication of a pair of straps which may be used for a left shoe (not shown). The centerline of the straps template is represented by line 202.
  • FIG. 2B shows a front view 230 of the pair of straps 216 and 218 after the folding of the template shown in Figure 2A.
  • Figure 2B illustrates the central opening 1 10 which is present in the transparent upper layer which forms the pair of straps.
  • Figure 2B also illustrates a center extension 112 which is illustrated in Figure 1 A, and which is used to bring the central area of the pair of straps 104 (illustrated in Figure 1A) to the sole 102 of the shoe 111 where it may be secured in place by an attachment plug 114.
  • Figure 2C shows a back view 240 of the pair of straps which are shown in Figure 2B.
  • the back side of strap 216 is shown as 214; and the back side of strap 218 is shown as 212.
  • elastic, spring like extensions 107 which may be used to provide a more comfortable wearing shoe. Extensions 107 are illustrated in Figures 1 A and IB as being secured between the insole 113 and the outer sole 105.
  • a back support section 244 which is typically used to strengthen the central area of the pair of straps 104, and to provide a connection from the pair of straps and the center extension 112 to attachment plug 114.
  • Figure 3 A shows a top view 300 of an insert 302 A of the kind which would be inserted into a set of display straps used on a right shoe.
  • the shorter wing 314A of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the big toe of the right foot.
  • the longer wing 312A of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the other digits of the right foot.
  • Figure 3B shows a top view 320 of an insert 302B of the kind which would be inserted into a set of display straps used on a left shoe.
  • the shorter wing 314B of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the big toe of the left foot.
  • the longer wing 312B travels across other digits of the left foot.
  • Figure 3C shows a top view 330 of the reverse side of the Figure 3A insert, when the insert is a reversible insert.
  • the shorter wing 334A travels across the big toe of the right foot, and the longer wing 332 A travels across the other digits of the right foot.
  • Figure 3D shows a top view 340 of the reverse side of the Figure 3B insert, when the insert is a reversible insert.
  • the shorter wing 334B travels across the big toe of the left foot, and the longer wing 332B travels across the other digits of the left foot.
  • Figure 4A shows a top view 400 of a high heeled style shoe 411 , including a sole 402, and a zori style pair of straps, including individual straps 406 and 408 which hold shoe 411 upon a foot of the wearer (not shown).
  • Individual straps 406 and 408 are each tubular in nature, where at least the portion of the tube which faces upward is transparent, so that the surface of an insert 404 placed within the tubular portion of individual straps 406 and 408 can be observed.
  • the insert 404 is a single article which is inserted through opening 410 so that one half 416 of the insert 404 is present in strap 406 and one half 418 of the insert 404 is present in strap 408.
  • FIG. 4B shows a top/side view 420 of the high heeled style shoe 411.
  • Figure 4B illustrates an insole 413 overlying a bottom sole 405, where bottom sole 405 includes, or is attached to a high heel 409.
  • An elastic, spring-like extension 407 may be present between strap 418 and a point of attachment to sole 402; and/or a spring-like extension (not shown) may be present between strap 416 and sole 402.
  • Figure 4C another top/side view 440 of high heel style shoe 41 1, where an insert 417 is being inserted into display straps 406 and 408.
  • Figure 5 A shows a view 500 starting elements 502 and 504 which are made from tubing, where the tubing may be completely transparent, as shown, or may have a transparent upper surface and a colored (not shown) lower surface. At least one of the two pieces of tubing, 502 or 504, may have a hook latch section 522 attached or as an extension from an end of the tubing.
  • Figure 5B shows an assembly front view 530 the tubing elements 502 and 504, after they have been assembled to form a set of straps comprising straps 518 and 516, respectively.
  • the assembly includes an opening 510 through which an insert(not shown) may be inserted, with accompanying hook latch tongue 522 shown to be inserted through opening 510 to cover an insert once inserted.
  • the assembly also comprises an extension 412 and attachment structure 414 (as shown in Figure 4C).
  • Figure 5C shows an assembly back view 540, illustrating a connecting section 544 which is used to fasten straps 512 and 514 together, while providing a spacer between the straps 512 and 514 which permits an open area 510 to be present on the front side of the set of straps 512 and 514, as shown in Figure 5B.
  • the connection section 544 may be extended to form attachment extension 412 (as shown) or may be attached to an attachment extension 412, with the attachment extension 412 ending at an attachment plug 414.
  • Figure 6A shows a top view 600 of a wider insert 602A of the kind which would typically be inserted into a set of display straps used on a right shoe of the kind shown in Figure 4C, for example.
  • Figure 6B shows a top view 620 of an insert 602B of the kind which would be inserted into a set of display straps used on a left shoe.
  • the shorter wing 614B of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the big toe of the left foot.
  • the longer wing 612B travels across other digits of the left foot.
  • Figure 6C shows a top view 630 of the reverse side of the Figure 3A insert, when the insert is a reversible insert.
  • Figure 6D shows a top view 640 of the reverse side of the Figure 6B insert, u.
  • the pouch or showcase is attached to a strip which is present on a shoe between an ankle strap and at least one other strap which is present in a toe area of the shoe.
  • the design and location of the pouch or showcase helps preserve the location of the insert while the shoes are walked in.
  • the present invention also relates to the placement of a decorative insert so that the insert is visible when looking at an exterior surface of a shoe.
  • the insert is protected from damage by enclosure within a confining space and is available for viewing through a transparent area on an upper surface of the confining space.
  • the confining space is located directly over the walking area of the shoe where the foot flexes, which drastically increases a general problem of maintaining the insert in place.
  • Applicant has designed the confining space available for viewing the insert so that it spans a large portion of, if not the entire distance across an area of the shoe in which the ball of the foot and at least a portion of the arch (possibly all of the arch) are positioned; the area in which the foot flexes.
  • the confining space available for the insert is divided into two opposing sections extending outward from the centerline of the shoe.
  • the insert is a single insert which fills a large portion of, if not the entire available confining space. Since the insert traverses opposing sections of the confining space, the forces acting to move the insert within the confining space tend to be balanced in each of the opposing directions.
  • the insert As long as the insert is fabricated at least in part from a sufficiently strong material, so that it does not fracture or split in the center area between the opposing directions, the insert remains in the desired location within the confining space.
  • the ratio of the total length of the confining space to the width of the confining space typically ranges from about 2 : 1 to about 20 : l.
  • a shoe making use of the confining space with insert may be one warn by a man, woman, or child.
  • the general designs described for sandals may be worn by men or children, and that the manufacturer of the shoe can change the general materials of construction of the shoe and the decorative design placed in the display area, so that a shoe is more applicable for the gender and age of the person who is to wear the shoe.
  • the display area may be used to display a sporting team logo, commemorative slogan, a designer logo, or trademark, for example and not by way of limitation.
  • Replacement or substitute inserts for the inserts sold as part of the originally-marketed shoes may be sold by the original manufacturer of the shoe, or by secondary insert manufacturers, not by way of limitation. There may be crafts enthusiasts who will make personal inserts to be substituted for the insert initially sold as part of the shoes.
  • Figure 1A shows a top view 100 of a sandal style shoe 111, including a sole 102, and a zori style pair of straps, 104, including individual straps 106 and 108 which hold shoe 100 upon a foot of the wearer (not shown).
  • Individual straps 106 and 108 are each tubular in nature, where at least the portion of the tube which faces upward is transparent, so that the surface of an insert 104 placed within the tubular portion of individual straps 106 and 108 can be observed.
  • the left strap 106 shows surface 1 16 of the insert 104
  • the right strap 108 shows surface 118 of insert 104.
  • the insert 104 is a single, continuous article which is inserted through opening 1 10, so that approximately one half of the insert is present in strap 106 and one half of the insert is present in strap 108.
  • the forward portion of the zori style straps is fastened to a center attachment strap 112, which is attached to an attachment location, forward in the toes area 103 of sole 102, using an attachment plug 114 (or another configuration which performs the same function), to secure the straps 106 and 108 to the sole 102 of the shoe.
  • the portion of the zori straps which fasten at a location 107 toward the heel of the shoe are typically secured at an interface 109 between the insole 1 13 and the lower sole 105, both of which are shown in Figure IB.
  • the portion of the zori straps attached at the front of the shoe are attached using an extension piece 112 which is typically a tubular (or flattened tubular) shape so that it will not irritate the skin on the toes of the wearer.
  • the extension piece 1 12 is attached to the sole using an attachment structure 114, referred to herein as an "attachment plug", although the form of the attachment may vary, depending on what is convenient to the manner in which the shoe is manufactured.
  • the attachment structure for extension piece 112 may be secured within a single piece sole, or may be secured between an upper surface insole 113, and a bottom sole 105 of the kind shown in Figure IB.
  • the attachment structure 1 14 may vary in shape, since it may be injection molded into the sole, or attached to the sole of the shoe.
  • the attachment structure 114 may reside toward the bottom of the sole and have a shape such that it is difficult for the attachment structure 114 to pull through the sole of the shoe.
  • Other methods and designs for securing straps to the sole of a shoe are generally known in the art.
  • Figure IB shows a top/side view 130 of the sandal style shoe 111.
  • Figure IB illustrates an insole 113 overlying a bottom sole 105, where an elastic, springy extension 107 extending from strap 108 is secured between insole 1 13 and bottom sole 105.
  • a second spring extension (not shown) may extend from strap 106 and be secured between insole 113 and sole 105.
  • Figure IB also shows an attachment strap 112, which is attached using an attachment structure 114 to the sole of shoe 1 11, as discussed above.
  • Figure 1C shows a side view 140 of the sole and heel portions of shoe 111.
  • the sole comprises an upper sole (insole) 1 13 which overlies a bottom sole 105.
  • Figure 1 D shows a top/side view 150 of the shoe 11 1, with emphasis on the central opening 110 between straps 106 and 108, with a hook latch tongue 122 and an insert 117 having one "wing” 116 which is inserted into strap 106 and another "wing” 118 which is inserted into strap 108.
  • Figure 1 E shows a top/side view 160 of the shoe 111, with emphasis on the insertion of the insert 117 into the straps 106 and 108, where the insert is pinched and pressed through central opening 110 into the straps, taking care to keep hook latch tongue 122 folded backward during the insertion. Subsequent to the insertion of insert 117, the hook latch tongue 122 is folded over the opening and inserted into strap 108, to close opening 1 10, as shown in Figures 1A and IB. The insert is shown in place as insert 104 in Figures 1 A and IB.
  • Figure 2A shows a three dimensional view 200 of one embodiment of a template/pattern for fabrication of a pair of straps which may be used for a left shoe (not shown).
  • the centerline of the straps template is represented by line 202.
  • the longer strap 216 has a centerline 206, and section 220 is folded over section 214 to form strap 216.
  • the shorter strap 218, has a centerline 204, and section 222 is folded over section 212 to form strap 218.
  • Figure 2B shows a front view 230 of the pair of straps 216 and 218 after the folding and fastening of the elements of the template shown in Figure 2A.
  • Figure 2B illustrates the central opening 110 which is present in the transparent portion which forms the upper surface of each strap in the pair of straps.
  • Figure 2B also illustrates the center extension 112 which is illustrated in Figure 1 A, and which is used to bring the central area of the pair of straps (illustrated as 104 in Figure 1 A) to the sole 102 of the shoe 111 where it may be secured in place by an attachment structure (attachment plug, for example and not by way of limitation) 114.
  • attachment structure attachment plug
  • Figure 2C shows a back view 240 of the pair of straps 216 and 218 which are shown in Figure 2B.
  • the back side of strap 216 is shown as 214; and the back side of strap 218 is shown as 212 in Figure 2C.
  • Also illustrated in Figure 2C are elastic, spring like extensions 107 which may be used to provide a more comfortable wearing shoe. Extensions 107 are illustrated in Figures 1A and IB as being secured between the insole 113 and the outer sole 105.
  • a back support section 244 which is typically used to provide a central area where the pair of straps 212 and 214 come together and to strengthen this area of shoe 111 (not shown).
  • back support section 244 provides a connection from the pair of straps to a center extension 112, and may continue on to form center extension 112.
  • Attachment structure 114 which attaches center extension 1 12 to the sole 102 of shoe 11 1 (shown in Figure 1A) may be attached to center extension 1 12, or may be a continuation from center extension 112, depending on the design of the sole of shoe 11 1.
  • Figure 3A shows a top view 300 of an insert 302A of the kind which would be inserted into a set of display straps used on a right shoe.
  • the shorter wing 314A of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the big toe of the right foot.
  • the longer wing 312A of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the other digits of a right foot.
  • Figure 3B shows a top view 320 of an insert 302B of the kind which would be inserted into a set of display straps used on a left shoe.
  • the shorter wing 314B of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the big toe of the left foot.
  • the longer wing 312B travels across other digits of a left foot.
  • Figure 3C shows a top view 330 of the reverse side of the Figure 3 A insert, when the insert is a reversible insert.
  • the shorter wing 334A travels across the big toe of the right foot, and the longer wing 332A travels across the other digits of the right foot.
  • Figure 3D shows a top view 340 of the reverse side of the Figure 3B insert, when the insert is a reversible insert.
  • the shorter wing 334 B travels across the big toe of the left foot, and the longer wing 332 B travels across the other digits of a left foot.
  • Figure 4A shows a top view 400 of a high heeled style shoe 411, including a sole 402, and a zori style pair of straps which comprises individual straps 406 and 408 which hold shoe 41 1 upon a foot of the wearer (not shown).
  • Individual straps 406 and 408 are each tubular in nature, where at least the portion of the tube which faces upward is transparent, so that the surface of an insert 404 placed within the tubular portion of individual straps 406 and 408 can be observed.
  • the insert 404 is a single article which is inserted through opening 410 so that one half 416 of the insert 404 is present in strap 406 and one half 418 of the insert 404 is present in strap 408.
  • the forward portion of the zori style straps is attached or adhered to a center attachment strap 412, which leads to an attachment structure 414 which is secured to a forward, toe portion 403 of sole 402.
  • Figure 4B shows a top/side view 420 of the high heeled style shoe 411.
  • Figure 4B illustrates an insole 413 overlying a bottom sole 405, where bottom sole 405 includes, or is attached to a high heel 409.
  • An elastic, spring-like extension 407 may be present between strap 418 and a point of attachment to sole 402; and/or a spring-like extension (not shown) may be present between strap 416 and sole 402.
  • Such a spring-like extension may be secured between insole 413 and bottom sole 405, when an insole is present.
  • Figure 4B also illustrates opening 410 through which insert 404 has been inserted, where hook latch tongue 422 has been closed over the top of opening 410 after the insertion of insert 404, by tucking hook latch tongue 422 under the transparent portion of strap 408.
  • Figure 4C shows another top/side view 440 of high heel style shoe 411, where an insert 417 is being inserted into display straps 406 and 408.
  • a leading edge of one wing 418 and the other wing 416 of insert 417 is inserted into strap 408 and 406, respectively through opening 410.
  • insert 417 is grasped or pinched using fingers or a tweezer and gently pressured and eased forward into straps 408 and 406, until the entire insert 417 is present within the display straps and is flat across center opening 410.
  • hook latch 422 which was folded back during insertion of insert 417 is folded across central opening 410 and tucked under the portion of the opposing strap (408) in this instance to close opening 410, so that insert 417 will not be soiled, and so that the gap between straps 408 and 406 due to the presence of opening 410 will be minimized.
  • Figure 5A shows a view 500 starting elements 502 and 504 which are made from tubing, where the tubing may be completely transparent, as shown, or may have been extruded, for example, to have a transparent upper surface and a colored (not shown) lower surface. At least one of the two pieces of tubing, 502 or 504, may have a hook latch section 522 attached or as an extension made by cutting an end of the tubing.
  • Figure 5B shows an assembly front view 530 the tubing elements 502 and 504, after they have been assembled to form a set of straps which comprises straps 518 and 516, respectively.
  • the assembly includes an opening 510 through which an insert (not shown) may be inserted, as previously described herein; with accompanying hook latch tongue 522 shown to be inserted through opening 510 to cover an insert once inserted.
  • the assembly also comprises an extension 412 and attachment plug 414, by way of example, and not by way of limitation.
  • the extension 412 passes through the toes of the wearer (not shown) of shoe 411, shown in Figure 4C, for example.
  • the attachment plug 414 secures extension 412 to a sole 402 as illustrated in Figure 4C, for example, and not by way of limitation.
  • Figure 5C shows an assembly back view 540, illustrating a connecting section 544 which is used to fasten straps 512 and 514 together, while providing a spacer between the straps 512 and 514 which permits an open area 510 to be present on the front side of the set of straps 512 and 514, as shown in Figure 5B.
  • the connection section 544 may be extended to form attachment extension 412 (as shown) or may be attached to an attachment extension 412, with the attachment extension 412 ending in an attachment plug 414.
  • Figure 6A shows a top view 600 of a wider insert 602A of the kind which would be typically inserted into a set of display straps used on a right shoe of the kind shown in Figure 4C, for example.
  • the shorter wing 614A of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the big toe of the right foot.
  • the longer wing 612A of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the other digits of the right foot.
  • Figure 6B shows a top view 620 of an insert 602B of the kind which would be inserted into a set of display straps used on a left shoe.
  • the shorter wing 614B of the insert is present within the strap which travels across the big toe of the left foot.
  • the longer wing 612B travels across other digits of the left foot.
  • Figure 6C shows a top view 630 of the reverse side of the Figure 3A insert, when the insert is a reversible insert.
  • the shorter wing 634A travels across the big toe of the right foot, and the longer wing 632A travels across the other digits of the right foot.
  • Figure 6D shows a top view 640 of the reverse side of the Figure 6B insert, when the insert is a reversible insert.
  • the shorter wing 634B travels across the big toe of the left foot, and the longer wing 632B travels across the other digits of the left foot.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne des chaussures tendances de style Zori comportant un insert décoratif. Les sangles zori sont de nature tubulaire et ont une surface supérieure transparente. Une ouverture entre les sangle gauche et droite permet l'insertion d'un insert décoratif. Un insert décoratif monopièce s'étend dans la sangle droite et la sangle gauche. Le porteur de la chaussure peut enlever un insert et le remplacer par un autre avec un motif différent. Une languette transparente en forme de crochet peut s'étendre d'une sangle à une autre afin de protéger l'insert contre les salissures. Les sangles peuvent éventuellement présenter une section de matière élastique appliquée à l'extrémité près de la section en arc de la chaussure.
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FR2836795A1 (fr) * 2002-03-07 2003-09-12 Marion Pillet Kit chaussures aux coloris interchangeables
US6769204B1 (en) * 2002-09-05 2004-08-03 Lindsay M. Phillips Sandal system
US7481008B2 (en) * 2006-08-07 2009-01-27 Tyla Joy Lusk Tiger lily style smart sandal
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US8176658B2 (en) * 2009-02-10 2012-05-15 Marcella Miriam Katz Women'S shoes, including sandals, with interchangeable fashion inserts

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US2583826A (en) * 1949-07-25 1952-01-29 Fischer Mary Ann Shoe with interchangeable panel inserts
FR2836795A1 (fr) * 2002-03-07 2003-09-12 Marion Pillet Kit chaussures aux coloris interchangeables
US6769204B1 (en) * 2002-09-05 2004-08-03 Lindsay M. Phillips Sandal system
US7481008B2 (en) * 2006-08-07 2009-01-27 Tyla Joy Lusk Tiger lily style smart sandal
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