WO2019244135A1 - Sandale et kit de sandale - Google Patents

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WO2019244135A1
WO2019244135A1 PCT/IB2019/055280 IB2019055280W WO2019244135A1 WO 2019244135 A1 WO2019244135 A1 WO 2019244135A1 IB 2019055280 W IB2019055280 W IB 2019055280W WO 2019244135 A1 WO2019244135 A1 WO 2019244135A1
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sandal
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Shani JOUBERT
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Joubert Shani
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
    • A43B3/244—Collapsible or convertible characterised by the attachment between upper and sole
    • 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 
    • A43B3/103—Slippers, e.g. flip-flops or thong sandals leaving the heel of the foot bare  characterised by the attachment of the toestrap

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  • THIS INVENTION relates to footwear, particularly a sandal and to a sandal kit.
  • Sandals/slippers are typically items of footwear which have been around for many years and are relatively simple in construction comprising of a sole and a strap which is used to hold the sandal to a user’s foot.
  • sandals are worn casually as opposed to being worn as fashion accessories as is the case with other items of footwear.
  • the Applicant is aware of sandals which have decorative features, the Applicant is desirous to provide another sandal and a sandal kit to be worn as a fashion item by some.
  • a sandal comprising: a sole having an upper surface, a bottom surface, and a lateral surface extending around the sole; a strap attached to the sole adjacent the lateral surfaces; and one or more attachment members anchored to one or both of the strap and the sole, wherein one or more additional strap members comprising complementary attachment members or formations are removably attachable to the sandal, adjacent the attached strap, by way of the anchored attachment members which engage in a complementary fashion with the complementary attachment members or formations of the one or more additional strap members.
  • the sole may be of a unitary construction. Instead, or in addition, the sole may be constructed of different layers which are sandwiched together.
  • the anchored attachment members may have distal end portions anchored into the sole of the sandal, and opposite operative proximal end portions which are engageable with the complementary attachment members or formations of the one or more additional strap members. It will be appreciated that the operative proximal end portions of the anchored attachment members may engage with the complementary attachment members or formations in a manner which facilitates attachment of the additional strap members to the sandal.
  • the anchored attachment members may be elongate along longitudinal axes thereof and comprise laterally projecting barbs or hooks to assist in anchoring the anchored attachment members to the sole.
  • the sole may comprise apertures for location of the anchored attachment members therein, wherein the apertures are located in the lateral surface of the sole and extend substantially transversely to a longitudinal axis of the sole.
  • the sandal may comprise at least four anchored attachment members, a spaced pair of anchored attachment members on opposite lateral surfaces of the sandal.
  • the attached strap may be a planar strap having a pair of opposite free ends attached to the sole.
  • the attached strap may have a substantially quadrilateral shape.
  • the additional strap members may be substantially planar and have front and rear major faces, wherein the front major faces comprise decorative formations, or indicia provided thereon.
  • the additional strap members may be referred to as “uppers”.
  • the additional strap members may have decorative formations attached thereto. Instead or in addition, the additional strap members may display indicia printed thereon or applied thereto by other techniques
  • the additional strap members, or“uppers” may be flexible and are shaped and/or dimensioned substantially similarly to the attached strap.
  • the additional strap members preferably have a shape and/or dimensions to substantially cover the attached strap obscuring the same from sight.
  • the attached strap may be attached to the sole via one or more anchor pins, and/or an adhesive. It will be understood that one or more of the anchor pins may be in the form of anchored attachment members which attach the strap to the sole.
  • the anchored attachment members and complementary attachment members may be frictionally engageable with each other.
  • the anchored attachment members and complementary attachment members may be in the form of or may comprise complementary engaging press-stud members.
  • the anchored attachment members and complementary attachment members may be in the form of or may comprise spigot-socket type members.
  • the complementary attachment members may be located on a rear major face of the additional strap member.
  • the complementary attachment formations on the additional strap members may be in the form of or may comprise apertures which are substantially and operatively alignable with the anchored attachment members.
  • the anchored attachment members may comprise displaceable clasps, wherein the apertures are shaped and dimensioned to receive the clasps and retain the same therein on operative deployment of the clasps, in use.
  • the anchored attachment members comprise suitable engaging formations provided on proximal ends thereof for operative engagement with suitable removable fasteners having complementary engaging formations thereon so as to attach an additional strap member to the sandal, in use, in a manner wherein the additional strap member is sandwiched between the fastener and the attached strap.
  • the engaging formations of the anchored attachment member and the fastener may in the form of complementary screw-threading.
  • a sandal kit comprising: a sandal as described above; and one or more additional strap members comprising complementary attachment members for complementary engagement with the one or more anchored attachment members.
  • the kit may comprise a pair of sandals, wherein one of the pair of sandals is configured for a left foot and the other is configured for a right foot of a user.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a sandal in a pre-assembled condition in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a sandal in an assembled condition in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 3 shows a rear view of an additional strap member in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 4 shows a front view of an additional strap member in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 5 shows a side view of a sandal of Figure 1 and perspective view the additional strap member of Figs. 2 and 3 in a pre-attached condition, both forming a sandal kit, in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 6 shows a side view of a sandal and the additional strap member of Fig. 4 in an attached condition in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 7 shows a side view and perspective view of another sandal and additional strap, respectively, in an attached condition, both forming part of a sandal kit, in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 8 shows a perspective view of another sandal in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 9 shows a side view and perspective view of the sandal of Fig. 8 and an additional strap, respectively, both forming part of a sandal kit, in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention
  • a sandal/slipper in accordance with an example embodiment of the invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 10.
  • the sandal 10 typically comprises a sole 12 and a strap 14 which is attachable to the sole 12 so as to facilitate attachment of a heel of a user to the sole 14.
  • the sole 12 typically comprises of an upper surface 12.1 , a bottom surface 12.2 and a lateral surface 12.3 which extends laterally between the upper surface 12.1 and bottom surface 12 2
  • the sole 12 defines apertures 12.4 in the lateral surface 12.3 later which extend transversely to a longitudinal axis A of the sole 12 (as can be seen in Fig. 1 ).
  • the strap 14 defines apertures which are alignable with the apertures 12.4.
  • the strap 14 is attachable to the sole 12 by way of suitable anchor pins 16 which are locatable through the apertures of the strap 14 and within the apertures 12.4 of the sole 12 to anchor the strap 14 to the sole 12.
  • the anchor pins 16 are typically elongate pins which comprise transversely extending barbs / hooks 16.1 which facilitate anchoring the anchor pins 16 within the apertures 12.4 by resisting withdrawal of the pins 16 by engaging the walls of the sole 14 which define the apertures 12.4. In this way, the strap 14 is secured in a non removable fashion from the sole 12.
  • the sole 12 may define a suitable ledge / recessed notch 12.5 so as to accommodate the strap 14 so that the same is substantially flush with the lateral surface 12.3.
  • the notch 12.5 may be further recessed so as to allow the strap to be attached to the sole 12 with a slight inset or spacing from the lateral surface 12.3 thereof.
  • the sole 12 may be constructed of suitable synthetic material, natural material, or combinations thereof as is the case with conventional soles for sandals. Moreover, it will be appreciated that the upper surface 12.1 of the sole 12 may define thereon (not illustrated) suitable features to assist with comfort and / or grip, in use as also the case with conventional sandals.
  • the anchor pins 16 typically comprise attachment members 18 provided at trailing ends thereof so as to facilitate attachment of additional strap members / uppers 20 as illustrated in Fig’s. 3 to 6.
  • the additional strap member 20 typically has a rear major face 20.1 and a front major face 20.2.
  • the rear major face 20.1 typically defines complimentary attachment members 22 which engage in a complementary fashion with the attachment members 18 of the sandal 10.
  • the attachment members 18 and complementary attachment members 22 may be in the form of fiction fit press-stud arrangement / spigot-socket arrangement wherein the attachment members 18 or 22 define suitable projections which engage in a fictionally fitting manner with complementary recesses provided in the complementary attachment members 22 or 18 so as to facilitate removable attachment of the additional strap member 20 to the sandal 10, particularly to the strap 14.
  • the strap member 20 is typically quadrilateral shaped with a pair of opposite parallel ends 20.2, 20.3 and a pair of non-parallel edges 20.4, 20.5. In the illustrated example embodiment, it is the non-parallel edges / edge portions 20.4, 20.5 that are attachable adjacent to the sole 12. However, it will be appreciated that the strap member 20 may have different shapes.
  • the front face 20.2 of the additional strap member 20 may typically comprise ornamentation 20.6 provided thereon.
  • the reverse surfaces of the attachment members 22 may be attached to suitable decorative ornamentation in the form of charms, etc. 24.
  • the strap 14 of the sandal 10 is typically located relative to the sole 12 such that edge portions thereof a located substantially in the recess 12.5 and apertures of the strap 12 is aligned with the apertures 12.4 of the sole 12.
  • the anchor pins 16 with the attachment members 18 located at trailing edges thereof are driven with their opposite leading ends first into the apertures 12.4. It will be noted that the bars 16.1 slant away from the direction of urging of the pins 26 which prevent easy removal thereof from the sole 12. In this way the strap 14 is secured to the sole 12.
  • the sandal 10 may be used as is by a user. However, if the user wishes to change the appearance of the sandal 10, they may removably attach the additional strap member 20 to the strap 14 and/or sole 12 by urging the attachment members 22 into engagement with the attachment members 18 thereby securing the strap member 20 to the sandal 10.
  • one or more of the additional strap members 20 may be provided in a kit form with the sandal 10. Moreover, it will be appreciated that strap members 20 with different ornamental designs 12.6 may also be provided for use with the sandal 10. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the field of invention, that the kit referred to above comprises a pair of sandals 10 (for both feet).
  • FIG. 7 of the drawings where another sandal in accordance with example embodiment of the invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 100.
  • the sandal 100 is substantially similar to the sandal 10 and thus similar parts will be referred to by the same reference numerals.
  • the sandal 100 comprises a different attachment member 1 18 to the sandal 10.
  • the strap member 120 also comprises a complementary attachment formation 1 18 in the form of an aperture 122 as opposed to the attachment 22 as described above.
  • the attachment member 1 18 is in the form of a rotatable clasp which may be locatable within an attachment formation in the form of an aperture 122 provided on the strap member 120.
  • the clasp 1 18 may be receivable within the aperture 122 when the clasp 1 18 is in a horizontal position. However, with rotation of the attachment member 1 18 to a vertical position, the clasp 18 has a length which is greater than the height of the aperture 122 which prevents removal of the strap member 120 from the sandal 100.
  • the sandal 100 is substantially similar to the sandal 10 as described above.
  • the attachment mechanisms between the strap member 20, 120 and the sandal 10, 100 may be varied in a multitude of different ways.
  • FIG. 8 and 9 of the drawings where another sandal in accordance with example embodiment of the invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 200.
  • the sandal 200 is substantially similar to the sandal 100, and sandal 10 for that matter, and thus similar parts will be referred to by the same reference numerals.
  • the sandal 200 comprises a different anchored attachment member 218 to the sandal 10, 100.
  • the attachment member 218 is in the form of an anchor pin having a distal end portion 218.1 embedded in the sole 212 of the sandal 200 and a proximal end portion 218.2 having engaging formations in the form of screw threading provided thereon.
  • the member 218 may serve to attach the strap 220 to the sole 212 of the sandal 200 such that the proximal end 218.2 is accessible and is generally flush with the lateral surface of the sandal 200.
  • suitable adhesives such as glue, etc. may be used to attach the strap 220 to the sole 212.
  • the additional strap member 220 also comprises attachment formations in the form of apertures 222 disposed adjacent end portions of opposite ends 220.1 , 220.2 of the additional strap member 220.
  • each opposite end portion 220.1 , 220.2 of the additional strap member 220 may comprise a pair of spaced apart apertures 222.
  • the apertures 222 are typically alignable with the proximal end portions 218.2 of the anchored attachment members 218.
  • the additional strap member 220 is attachable to the sandal 200 by aligning the apertures 222 of the additional strap member 220 with the proximal end portions 218.2 of the anchored attachment members 218 and locating a suitable fastener 224 through each aperture 222 and operating the fasteners 224 to attach the same to the anchored attachment members 218, thereby attaching the additional strap member 220 to the sandal 200.
  • the fasteners 224 typically having complementary engaging formations in the form of screw-threading for complementary screw-threaded engagement with the screw-threading provided adjacent the proximal end portions 218.2 of the anchored attachment members 218.
  • the proximal end portion 218.2 of the member 218 has is generally cylindrical bore with internally disposed screw-threading for complementary engagement with externally disposed screw-threading provided on an operative stem portion 224.1 of the fastener 24.
  • the fastener 224 may comprise a head portion 224.2 attached to the operative stem portion 224.1 thereof, wherein the head portion 224.2 comprises indicia provided thereon.
  • Various additional straps 20, 120, 220 may be used with the sandal 10, 100, 200 using various other attachments schemes not described herein.

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La présente invention concerne une sandale (10) et un kit de sandale comprenant une paire de sandales et un ou plusieurs éléments de sangle supplémentaires (20). La sandale (10) comprend généralement une semelle (12) ayant une surface supérieure (12.1), une surface inférieure (12.2) et une surface latérale (12.3) s'étendant autour de la semelle (12) ; une sangle (14) fixée à la semelle (12) adjacente aux surfaces latérales (12.3) ; et un ou plusieurs éléments de fixation (18) ancrés à la sangle (14), à la semelle (12) ou aux deux. Le ou les éléments de sangle supplémentaires (20) comprenant des éléments de fixation complémentaires (22) ou des formations peuvent être fixés de manière amovible à la sandale (10), à proximité de la sangle attachée (14), au moyen des éléments de fixation ancrés (18) qui se couplent de manière complémentaire aux éléments de fixation complémentaires (22) ou aux formations du ou des éléments de sangle supplémentaires (20).
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CA2509327A1 (fr) * 2005-06-15 2006-12-15 Leah M. Davis Enveloppes et semelles pour chaussures
DE202009000517U1 (de) * 2009-01-16 2009-04-16 Templiner, Thyra Pantolette mit 2-farbigem Fußband, lös- und wendebar mittels Ovalösen und klappbaren Drehriegelverschlüssen
WO2010096839A2 (fr) * 2009-02-23 2010-08-26 Topemoff, Inc. Ensemble enveloppe pour des chaussures et pince pour ledit ensemble
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US20020194750A1 (en) * 2001-06-21 2002-12-26 Feick William Kurt Footwear with interchangeable uppers
CA2509327A1 (fr) * 2005-06-15 2006-12-15 Leah M. Davis Enveloppes et semelles pour chaussures
DE202009000517U1 (de) * 2009-01-16 2009-04-16 Templiner, Thyra Pantolette mit 2-farbigem Fußband, lös- und wendebar mittels Ovalösen und klappbaren Drehriegelverschlüssen
WO2010096839A2 (fr) * 2009-02-23 2010-08-26 Topemoff, Inc. Ensemble enveloppe pour des chaussures et pince pour ledit ensemble
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