U.S. patent application number 12/583123 was filed with the patent office on 2010-02-18 for multi-point decorative shoe system.
Invention is credited to Laura Gail Moffitt.
Application Number | 20100037488 12/583123 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41680275 |
Filed Date | 2010-02-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100037488 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Moffitt; Laura Gail |
February 18, 2010 |
Multi-point decorative shoe system
Abstract
The multipoint decorative shoe system is a closed type of
footwear. The entire exterior upper is made from the looped side of
hook and loop fasteners. Decorative accessories are provided. An
accessory has a top and a bottom surface. The top surface of the
accessory consists of a decoration. The decoration is composed of a
woven fabric, molded plastic or casted metal. The accessory will
have an upper decoration with a lower plane having the hook side of
the hook and loop fastener being adapted to releasably couple with
the upper side of the loop fasteners on the shoe. A multitude of
accessories can be coupled, removed and relocated any point on the
exterior upper of the shoe in an unlimited number of
combinations.
Inventors: |
Moffitt; Laura Gail;
(Keller, TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Laura G. MOFFITT
1113 Oak Bend Lane
Keller
TX
76248
US
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Family ID: |
41680275 |
Appl. No.: |
12/583123 |
Filed: |
August 14, 2009 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61188935 |
Aug 14, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
36/136 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 1/0081 20130101;
A43B 3/0078 20130101; A43B 23/24 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/136 |
International
Class: |
A43B 23/00 20060101
A43B023/00 |
Claims
1. I claim a multipoint decorative shoe system for any occasion
wear that will provide for a plurality of releasably attachable
decorative accessories comprising in combination: an upper exterior
material entirely constructed of woven looped fabrication of hook
and loop fasteners that provides a facade for the decorative
accessories; whereas, the woven looped fabrication has a multiple
function, that is in part as a surface to releasably couple,
uncouple and relocate the decorative accessories to any point of
said exterior upper surface of the shoe, and also provide an
aesthetic element to the design as integral to the design as a
visible portion of the exterior of the shoe; and the decorative
accessories will feature a bottom plane that is adapted to receive
hooked fabrication of hook and loop fasteners by means of stitching
technique or adhesives, creating a decorative accessory assembly
that will then releasably couple to any point on the shoe, whereas
said decorative accessories will be able to releasably couple to
the shoe in a variety of non specific and unique configurations,
where as said decorative accessories can also be re-positioned on
any point to the upper exterior surface of said shoe, singularly or
in combination with a multiplicity of same or various decorative
accessory designs simultaneously, to create a multitude of possible
permutations to the final look of the shoe, and that all decorative
accessories will be capable of universally interchanging with any
and all sizes and designs of a shoe that features the multipoint
decorative system.
2. Decorative accessories of claim 1 wherein said accessories have
an upper surface of woven textile material, molded plastics, or
casted metal, in a plurality of various and unique design
configurations that are utilized in a non coextensive function on
any point of the upper exterior surface of said shoe, thus giving
said decorative accessories a universal interchangeability upon any
multipoint shoe style.
3. A multipoint decorative shoe in which the exterior woven looped
surface of the shoe is an integral element of the design feature of
the shoe providing an aesthetic exposed surface in which a variety
of colors will be visually expressed.
Description
[0001] This application claims priority of application No.
61/188,935 filed on Aug. 14, 2008.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] As researched all prior art describes differing systems and
configurations on footwear and sandals that feature interchangeable
elements. However, the related and referenced patents all feature a
limited interchangeability that requires the product to utilize a
very specific shape, size, and location of said interchangeable
elements in order to function as stated. The multipoint decorative
shoe system will allow for a plurality of decorative accessories to
be placed in any point of the upper of the shoe and then removed
and relocated, giving the product the ability to have a plurality
of different appearances and adaptations. It is in this respect the
referenced prior art does not describe a multipoint decorative shoe
assembly system.
[0003] The related art known regarding present invention includes
the following examples: U.S. Pat. No. 3,119,191 to Vitzthum
discloses a shoe improvement. U.S. Pat. No. 4,439,935 to Kelly
discloses a convertible high style footwear. U.S. Pat. No.
5,778,564 to Kettner discloses a changeable shoe cover. U.S. Pat.
No. 5,800,900 to Mitchell discloses decorative attachments for
article of clothing and footwear. U.S. Pat. No. 5,979,085 to Ross
et al. discloses a decorative shoe accessory. U.S. Pat. No.
6,769,204 to Phillips discloses a sandal system. U.S. Pat. No.
7,210,251 to Rolle discloses a shoe with interchangeable covers.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,237,347 to Tobias discloses a plush toy for
mounting on a shoe. U.S. Pat. No. 7,328,528 to Caminiti discloses a
removably attachable decoration for footwear. Pub. No. US
2005/0066550 to Liu discloses shoes with interchangeable strap
covers. Pub. No. US 2003/0177664 to Monasseibian discloses ladies
accessories with interchangeable portions. Pub. No. US 2003/0101625
to Wu discloses a shoe with replaceable decorative pieces. Pub. No.
US 2004/0244162 to Schneider discloses a shoelace retainer.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] In review of prior art for shoes and sandals that feature
interchangeability, the findings are they all have the similar
disadvantage of limited functionality, in that all,
interchangeability has limited applications as very specific shape,
size, and location of interchangeable elements are required in
order to function as designed. In addition as it relates to prior
art that features larger panels of interchangeable elements there
is an inherent disadvantage in that all of said interchangeable
elements will have to be graded in size and dimension to maintain
the intended function as the shoes go from small to larger sizes.
It is this coextensive nature of all prior art that is a limiting
feature in their design and a disadvantage that the multipoint
decorative shoe overcomes.
[0005] The present invention overcomes all of the inherent limiting
attributes of prior art through the design feature of a shoe in
which the exterior upper material is made from woven looped
fabrication, of hook and loop fasteners. The invention in this
embodiment represents a comprehensive multipoint decorative shoe
system that provides and improved function, over prior art
cited.
[0006] More specifically the design of this invention allows for a
variety of exterior design shapes of the shoe, a range of woven
looped fabrication colors on the upper exterior of the shoe, an
array of decorative accessories that will be in a variety of unique
and differing shapes, sizes and materials, and a plurality of
points in which it can be placed on the shoe to give the shoe an
unlimited number of unique configurations and adaptations.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is a side view of the complete shoe showing the woven
looped exterior.
[0008] FIG. 2 is a top view of the complete shoe showing the woven
looped exterior.
[0009] FIG. 3A is a top view of a woven decorative accessory.
[0010] FIG. 3B is a bottom view of a woven decorative accessory
showing the hook fabrication of hook and loop fasteners attached to
the bottom plane of the woven accessory example by way of stitching
technique.
[0011] FIG. 4A is a top view of an alternate embodiment of a
decorative accessory.
[0012] FIG. 4B is a bottom view of alternate embodiment of a
decorative accessory item showing the hook fabrication of hook and
loop fasteners attached to the bottom plane of the accessory
example by way of adhesives.
[0013] FIG. 5A is a top view of another alternate embodiment of a
decorative accessory.
[0014] FIG. 5B is a bottom view of alternate embodiment of a
decorative accessory item showing the hook fabrication of hook and
loop fasteners attached to the bottom plane of the accessory
example by way of adhesives.
[0015] FIG. 6 is an exploded side view of a decorative accessory
showing the construction of the top and bottom planes where the
hook fabrication is permanently attached to the decorative
accessory by way of stitching technique.
[0016] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a decorative
accessory showing the top and bottom planes attached by way of
adhesive techniques.
[0017] FIG. 8 is a side view of the complete shoe featuring a
decorative accessory coupled to the side quarter of the shoe, and
an example of an accessory coupling to the exterior surface of
shoe.
[0018] FIG. 9 is a top view of the complete shoe featuring an
alternate embodiment of a decorative accessory coupled to the
toecap of the shoe.
[0019] FIG. 10 is perspective view of alternate embodiment of a
multipoint decorative hair accessory design.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0020] In the regard of establishing a complete understanding of
the invention, reference will now be made to the details in the
drawings. It will also be understood that are alternate embodiments
of the multipoint decorative system (FIG. 9).
[0021] The shoe as illustrated in FIG. 1 shows a side view. This
side view will highlight the additional construction detailing as
to better understand the overall design construction of the
multipoint decorative shoe. FIG. 1.1 shows the exterior woven
looped material that all multipoint decorative shoe designs will
feature. Please note this fabrication can be woven from a variety
of man-made fibers, to include but not limited to recycled
materials and is available in a variety of colors. It is also noted
that this fabrication is well suited to the exterior fabrication of
a shoe as the woven looped material has superior wear
characteristics and is mildew resistance. This fabrication will be
attached to the inner portion of the upper, which will create the
upper assembly that is then affixed to the sole of the shoe (FIG.
1.2). FIG. 1.2 shows the sole portion of the depicted embodiment,
which will feature but is not limited to a vulcanized rubber
material that will feature a textured design on the bottom plane to
give additional traction and aesthetic. FIG. 1.3 shows a heel
design on the depicted embodiment, also made from a vulcanized
rubber material with the same textured design on the bottom plane
as referenced in FIG. 1.2 for the sole portion of the shoe, which
give additional traction. FIG. 1.4 shows the foot aperture on the
depicted embodiment. FIG. 1.5 shows an elastic foot-retaining strap
on the depicted embodiment as additional comfort and security.
[0022] FIG. 2 represents an alternate view of the shoe from the
top, which shows the entire exterior upper portion of the shoe
(FIG. 2.6) that will feature the woven looped fabrication. FIG. 2.7
shows a top view of the foot aperture. FIG. 2.8 shows a top view of
the elastic foot-retaining strap on the depicted embodiment. FIG.
2.9 shows the insole of the depicted embodiment of the shoe, which
can an will be made from a variety of colors and materials
including natural fabrications an man made materials, such as
leather, pigskin, and/or Polyurethane, but not limited thereto.
[0023] FIGS. 3A through 7 will represent the detailed construction
elements of the decorative accessory. FIG. 3A shows a top view of a
decorative accessory embodiment featuring a woven fabrication
construction (FIG. 3A.10). This woven construction can be made into
a multitude of decorative accessory designs all incorporating a
hook fabrication of hook and loop fasteners on the bottom plane
(FIG. 3B.11) that is permanently attached by way of stitching
technique (FIG. 3B.12). FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B show top and bottom
views of an alternate embodiment of a decorative accessory that is
made of a casted metal material which can also be made into a
variety of decorative accessory designs (FIG. 4A.13) all
incorporating a hook fabrication of hook and loop fasteners on the
bottom plane that is permanently attached by way of adhesives (FIG.
4B.14). FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B show another top and bottom view of
another alternate embodiment of a decorative accessory that is made
from molded plastics to include but not limited to sequins, beads,
and injection molded shapes and configurations, which again can be
made into a range of decorative accessory designs (FIG. 5.15) all
incorporating a hook fabrication of hook and loop fasteners on the
bottom plane that is permanently attached by way of adhesives (FIG.
5B.16). FIG. 6 shows an exploded side view of a decorative
accessory. FIG. 6.17 shows a side view of the decoration. FIG. 6.18
shows the side view of the bottom plane of the decoration, which
will be stitched to the top plane of the hook fabrication (FIG.
6.19). FIG. 6.20 shows the bottom plane of the hook fabrication
featuring the hook portion of the material that will couple with
the exterior woven looped surface of the shoe (FIGS. 1.1 and 2.6)
and FIG. 7 shows an exploded perspective side view of an alternate
embodiment of a decorative accessory made of either molded plastics
or casted metal. FIG. 7.21 shows the top plane of the decorative
accessory in depicted embodiment. FIG. 7.22 shows the top plane of
the hook material that will be permanently affixed to the bottom
plane of the decorative accessory depicted (FIG. 7.21) by way of
adhesives. FIG. 7.23 shows the bottom plane of the hook material
featuring the hook portion of the material that will couple with
the exterior woven looped surface of the shoe (FIGS. 1.1 and
2.6).
[0024] FIG. 8 shows a side view of the complete shoe in the
depicted embodiment with a decorative accessory (FIG. 8.24) in the
process of coupling to the exterior woven looped surface of the
toecap area of the shoe (FIG. 1.1). FIG. 8.25 shows a decorative
accessory already in a coupled assembly arrangement with the
exterior woven looped surface of the quarter portion of the shoe
exemplifying the multipoint attachment function of the shoe.
[0025] FIG. 9 shows a top view of the complete shoe with a
decorative accessory (FIG. 9.26) depicted in a coupled assembly
arrangement with the exterior woven looped surface of the top toe
cap area of the shoe further exemplifying the multipoint function
of the shoe.
[0026] FIG. 10 illustrates the multipoint function on an alternate
embodied hair accessory. FIG. 10.27 shows the entire surface of
alternate embodiment made of the woven looped fabrication, which is
permanently attached to sub surface of item by way of adhesives.
FIG. 10.28 shows the interior bottom plane of the alternate
embodiment, which can be made of but not limited to molded
plastics, natural materials and metals. FIG. 10.29 shows a
decorative accessory already in a coupled assembly arrangement with
the exterior woven looped surface of the alternate embodiment. FIG.
10.30 shows the combed teeth arrangement of the alternate
embodiment in which these prongs function to secure the item firmly
to the hair of the wearer.
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