U.S. patent application number 12/322014 was filed with the patent office on 2010-07-29 for shoe and boot construction with attachable components.
Invention is credited to Sandra D. Garza.
Application Number | 20100186258 12/322014 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42352969 |
Filed Date | 2010-07-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100186258 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Garza; Sandra D. |
July 29, 2010 |
Shoe and boot construction with attachable components
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a shoe system that
has one or more interchangeable members. This invention consists of
a shoe, boot or sandal foundation that is constructed with a
depression or an allotted space on the foundation that allows for
an attachable cover member that may be used to embellish the shoe
or to color coordinate with an outfit or accessories.
Inventors: |
Garza; Sandra D.; (West
Chicago, IL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Sandra D. Garza
295 Kresswood
West Chicago
IL
60185
US
|
Family ID: |
42352969 |
Appl. No.: |
12/322014 |
Filed: |
January 27, 2009 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
36/101 ; 36/11.5;
36/136; 36/45 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 3/24 20130101; A43B
1/0081 20130101; A43B 23/24 20130101; A43B 3/0078 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/101 ; 36/136;
36/11.5; 36/45 |
International
Class: |
A43B 3/24 20060101
A43B003/24; A43B 23/00 20060101 A43B023/00; A43B 3/12 20060101
A43B003/12 |
Claims
1. Wherein as claim 1, a shoe system that has utility alone and
that may have a design stitched into the depression of the shoe
foundation where the upper member may be affixed to it.
2. Wherein as claim 1 a shoe system that allows you to change a
component, upper member or a cover component to an existing
foundation that creates versatility.
3. Wherein as claim 1, a shoe, boot or sandal foundation that is
made with a depression that allows for an attachable member to fit
in a flush or planar way with the rest of the foundation and comes
with an attachable member already affixed to the depression.
4. Wherein as claim 1 I claim an attachable member that is made
with loop fastening means attached to the back of it which allows
for it to be affixed to a corresponding depression that has hook
fastening means within it.
5. Wherein as claim 1, an attachable cover member that may be
constructed of rhinestones, beads, leather, silk, studs. jewels,
denim, embroidered fabric, fur, hardware, buckles, belts, rubber,
plastic, wool, silk, nylon, polyester, satin, canvas, cotton,
straw, raffia, rope or any other fabric or component that may lend
itself to the invention with fastening means on the back of the
members.
6. Wherein as claim 1, a shoe, boot, or sandal foundation of any
material such as cork, rubber, leather, wood, gum, or any other
that is known to those skilled in the art.
7. Wherein as part of claim 1 and 2 A shoe system made with
attachable components that attach via Velcro.RTM. but it is noted
that other fastening means may be used such as snaps or non
concealed fasteners that can be attached by sewn in, glued and
punch pressed and other means know conventionally known to those
skilled in the art that allows you to affix it to a corresponding
foundation.
8. Wherein as claim 1 and 2 an attachable component that may be of
any configuration such as circles, ovals, squares, diamonds,
triangles, rectangles, hearts, stars, zigzags, pentagons, hexagons,
octagons, half circles, moons or any other designs that would fit
on the foundation. All of these attachable members may have a tab
that facilitate the removable or application of the members.
9. Wherein as claim 1 and 2 an upper member that attaches at the
center to a reciprocating depression in a foundation but hangs over
part of the vamp of the foundation or wherever the allotted exists
for the upper member.
10. As a second invention I claim a sandal system with attachable
components that allow you to change the straps, heel or the face of
the shoe base by means of a cover or upper component via
Velcro.
11. Wherein as claim 2 I claim a removable toe strap.
12. Wherein as claim 2 I claim a sandal foundation with changeable
heels or shoe bases via Velcro.
13. Wherein as claim 2 I claim a sandal or shoe system where an
allotted space has hook fastening means that allows for an
attachable upper or cover member.
14. Wherein as claim 1, I claim a shoe, boot, or sandal system
where at least one extra component is included that changes the
original look of the foundation.
15. Wherein as claim 1 and 2, I claim a shoe system that may have
at least one depression or allotted space on the foundation that
allows for attachable components to be affixed in that area.
16. Wherein as claim 2, a sandal system that allows for changeable
covers for straps that appear to be jewelry.
17. Wherein as claim 1 and 2 I claim a cover system that allows you
to change a casual shoe into a dressy shoe.
Description
PRIOR ART
[0001] The fashion industry has traditionally marketed shoes having
a specific appearance (e.g. color) that would allow the consumer to
coordinate the shoe with clothing purses and the like. The prior
art disclosed several inventions which intend to provide
interchangeable components. A number of prior art patents disclose
shoe constructions teaching interchangeable components such as
upper and heels. Some of the more pertinent prior art relating to
shoe wear of these types are briefly described hereinafter.
[0002] U.S. Pat. No. 1,608,072 ('072 Patent), which issued to
Thatcher, disclosed certain Means for Attaching Heels. The '072
Patent describes an article of footwear having a heel seat, a
locking member thereon of graduated height and having sides
inclined horizontally in relation to the heel seat, and a heel
having a recess having an open end an undercut side wall, adapted
to receive said locking member in locking engagement therewith,
whereby as the heel is moved along the heel seat it will be forced
by said locking member against said seat.
[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 3,646,497 ('497 Patent), which issued to
Gillikin, discloses a Shoe with Interchangeable Heels. The '497
Patent describes a shoe construction having angle irons mounted to
the heel seat of the shoe for slidably mounting interchangeable low
and high heels. An arch supporting plate is attached to the shoe
shank for rendering vertical support to the shank when a high heel
is utilized. An elastic band is attached to the upper opening for
retaining the upper snugly against the wearer's foot. Stiffening
strips are attached to oppositely-disposed vertical arch portions
of the shoe to prevent outward bulging of this shoe portion when
the high heel is employed.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 4,219,946 ('946 Patent), which issued to Baum,
discloses a Shoe with Interchangeable Heel. The '946 Patent
describes a shoe with an interchangeable heel comprising two parts,
a main base member part reinforced in its rear end section by a
rigid plate and a separate heel part. The heel part is fitted to
the reinforced section of the base member part by a ferrule, fixed
to one part, having a projecting portion of non-circular
cross-section which locates in a aperture of complementary shape in
the other part so as to position and prevent rotation of the heel,
and a removable locking element is provided to lock the heel part
in place.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 4,267,649 ('649 Patent), which issued to
Smith, discloses an Interchangeable Shoe. The '649 Patent describes
an article of footwear of an interchangeable nature permitting
alteration by the wearer of the shoe appearance and configuration.
There is provided an outbase member of unitary construction having
toe, central, and heel portions, there being a heel unit carried
upon the heel portion of wedge defining character. A top base
member sits upon the heel, having a forward portion attached to the
central portion of the outbase member. The latter, heel unit and
top base member are secured by a selectively removable cooperative
fabric securement and/or arrangement. The inbase member overlies
the toe of the outbase member, being detachably secured thereto,
and preferably interengages portions of the top base member to
provide a hinge-defining construction in the central portion of the
shoe. A sock liner overlies the inbase member and top base member,
being selectively and easily removed for access to the other
elements of the shoe for interchangeability purposes. Various
uppers providing front and rear quarters are detachably secured to
the shoe at the toe and heel portions thereof. A heel unit is
covered with a detachable cover which is reversible for providing
different exterior colors.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 5,581,910 ('910 Patent), which issued to
Lewis, discloses a Shoe with Interchangeable Heel. The '910 Patent
describes a shoe wherein its heel can be interchangeable attached
to the heel portion of the outbase member of the shoe by extending
a large bolt through an opening on the rear portion of the outbase
member, such that it is threadedly engaged with a sleeve
permanently mounted within a recess on top of the heel. A device is
provided for anchoring and orientation of the heel.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 5,992,058 ('058 Patent), which issued to
Jneid, discloses a Detachable Shoe Strap System. The '058 Patent
describes a new detachable shoe strap system for providing an
assortment of easily interchangeable styles of footwear in a single
system. The inventive device includes a base member having upper
and lower surfaces, and a perimeter side wall extending around the
perimeter of the base member between the upper and lower surface of
the base member. A heel is detachably coupled to the lower surface
of the base member. A heel is detachably coupled to the lower
surface of the base member and is located towards the heel end of
the base member member. The system includes a plurality of flexible
straps. Each strap has a pair of opposing ends. Each end of each
strap is detachably coupleable to the perimeter side wall of the
base member such that the inner surfaces of the straps face the
base member.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 6,598,324 ('324 Patent), which issued to
Tsuji, discloses Bowling Shoes having Customizable Ground
Engagement. The '324 Patent describes a bowling shoe construction
having various options for adjustment with removable and
replaceable slide parts to attach to the thread surface of a slide
shoe. The slide parts can attach interchangeably using hook and
pile loop fasteners. A kick shoe includes an interchangeable kick
part covering the toe area. The kick part can be attached using
adhesives or hook and pile loop fasteners.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 6,651,359 ('359 Patent), which issued to
Bricker, disclosed an Interchangeable Shoe Strap System. The '259
Patent describes an interchangeable shoe strap system for altering
the decorative look of a shoe. The interchangeable shoe strap
system includes a shoe having strap members for securing the shoe
to a user's foot, and a plurality of decorative strap covers which
are selectively coupable to the strap members for altering the
overall appearance of the shoe.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 7,171,768 ('768 Patent), which issued to
Klein, discloses a Modular Shoe System. The '768 Patent describes a
modular shoe system having interchangeable uppers and outbase
members, comprising an internal support structure, a plurality of
interchangeable first removable covers and the plurality of
interchangeable second removable covers. The internal support
structure includes a midbase member, a heel counter and a toe box.
The internal support structure has a front portion including the
toe box and a rear portion including the heel counter. Each of the
first removable covers includes a front upper and a front outbase
member. Each of the first removable covers is configured for being
alternately removably attached to the front portion. Each of the
second removable covers includes a rear upper and a rear outbase
member. Each of the second removable covers is configured for being
alternatively removably attached to the rear portion.
[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 7,210,251 ('251 Patent), which is issued to
Rolle, discloses a Shoe with Interchangeable Covers. The '251
Patent describes a modified pair of woman's shoes consisting of a
base, a base member with a removable heel, and a cover which is
attached to the base and the base member with two sets of straps
joining under the base member and fastened together with hook and
loop fasteners. The base of the show features a layer of padding
for extra comfort and low rising vertical sides for supporting the
interchangeable cover. The base member of the shoe is formed with a
pair of notches on the bottom, one in the toe area and one in the
arch area. These notches serve as guides into which the straps are
placed and secured to one another. The cover can be made in various
styles from dressy and elegant to casual and sporty by adding
decorative items, such a zippers, buttons, bows, and the like and
by varying the heel height and width. The interchangeable covers
and heels allow the owners to have numerous pairs of shoes for the
price of one. Thus any woman could save money through purchase of
one pair of shoes as opposed to purchasing shoes to coordinate with
every outfit in her wardrobe. Additionally, the female traveler
could pack a single pair of shoes to complete a number of
ensembles, thereby reducing the load with which she travels.
[0012] United States Patent Application Publication No. US
2003/0192205, which was authored by Linens, describes a shoe cover
system for Clog and Loafer type shoes that allow you to change the
appearance of the shoes as desired. The shoe covers allow the
wearer to partially change the top and side appearance of a pair of
shoes to different colors, shapes, prints, designs, textures or
styles. The covers provide a fast and inexpensive way to match the
shoes to a varied wardrobe in just a few seconds.
[0013] United States Patent Application Publication No. US
2003/0233772, which was authored by Mucial, describes a shoe having
a plurality of interchangeable top covering for altering the
appearance of a shoe. The shoe includes a shoe base and at least
one top covering for the shoe. The top covering is removably
affixed to the shoe base. In the preferred embodiment of the
present invention, the top covering is positioned over a top
portion of the wearer's foot, in front of the wearer's ankle. The
top covering may be attached by any fastening means, such as hook
and pile strips, snaps, laces or hooks. When the wearer desires,
the top covering is exchanged for another top covering to alter the
exterior appearance of the shoe.
[0014] United States Patent Application Publication No. US
2005/0016026, which was authored by Long, describes athletic shoes
which have evolved into a very desirable and trendy piece of
clothing. They are available in many shapes, sizes, and colors.
However, to date all shoe pieces and designs are fixed to the shoe.
My technology will allow shoe colors and or designs to be changed
daily and as easily as the rest of one's clothes while utilizing
only one pair of shoes. Interchangeable pieces will be made useful
just as different colored shoe strings are now available.
[0015] United States Patent Application Publication No. US
2005/0066550, which was authored by Liu, describes a woman's shoe
which includes a base member, a heel and a base strap secured to
opposite sides of the shoe and positioned to extend across of the
wearer's foot. Strap covers are provided in various colors,
materials, shapes and decorative surface patterns. The strap covers
are each removably attachable to the base straps, in covering
relation thereto, and are selectively interchangeable to provide a
variety of different styles and appearances, thereby allowing the
same shoe to be worn with many different outfits. The shoes are
provided in different sizes, heel shapes and heights to further
enhance the versatility of style and appearance, ranging from
formal to casual.
[0016] United States Patent Application Publication No. US
2008/0098622, which was authored by Berrins, describes a sandal
comprising layered footwear components includes a lower base, a
middle member replaceable platform which secures the straps, and an
upper member replaceable inbase member. A hollowed out center area
creates a perimeter side wall on the top of the base into which the
platform is stored. A frontal (toe area) and rear (heel area) ledge
crosses the toe and heel areas of the superior base horizontally.
The straps are attached to a platform and secured by a present
choice of a hook and loop fastener. A midpoint lock on the platform
is eased under the front and rear ledges on the base. A midpoint
lock on the platform further secures the platform and under the
overlapped straps and placed into the remaining hollow area of the
base hiding the shoes components. The straps and inbase member
cooperate to form a shoe upper for receiving the foot. Platforms
and inbase members are interchangeable to heel, flat or wedge style
bases. Exchangeably connected straps to platforms are repeatedly
adjustable in horizontal and vertical directions for comfort and
mix and match to create many shoe styles.
[0017] It may be seen from an inspection of the prior art that the
art is silent on a shoe construction having a base member with a
depression on the vamp, the back, the upper regions of the shoe or
boot body or on the sides of the shoe base. This depression on the
shoe is for an attachable component. The depression allows for the
attachable component to fit in a planar way onto the shoe base thus
appearing to be part of the actual shoe construction.
[0018] The fashion industry has traditionally marketed shoes having
a specific appearance (e.g. color) that would permit the user to
coordinate the shoe with clothing and purses and the like. The
prior art disclosed several inventions which intent to provide
interchangeable components.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0019] Shoes are worn for a number of reasons. Some people select a
shoe for fashion or for comfort. The present invention generally
relates to shoes women and in particular to shoes with changeable
heel and base covers.
[0020] The present invention relates to a shoe system. Shoes are
always needed. Because people like to coordinate their shoes with
their clothes, they often buy several pair. This invention is also
ideal for shoe manufacturers. A company usually designs several
shoes and then they make them in many different colors. It is
usually their logo that is changed with the shoe and displayed in
many colors. This invention allows you to have one shoe that can
match with many different outfits. Furthermore, this invention will
save the consumer money and space in their closet. This invention
is ideal for a budget conscious person. The said invention allows
you to personalize your shoes.
[0021] The present invention relates to an improved shoe system
that allows for more versatility, which can be provided in varying
colors, textures, embellishments, and designs.
[0022] The present invention comprises a boot, shoe or sandal base
with detachable components that allow for attachable components
that are attached via Velcro.RTM. Hook4 and Loop5. The base may be
made with Hook or Loop fastener so long as it is matable with the
reciprocating component. The preferred method is Velcro.RTM. Hook
and Loop although other fastening means may be implemented,
anything that will lend itself to the invention such as snaps or
zippers.
[0023] In view of the fact that the prior art is silent on a shoe
construction having a depression on an allotted area that employs
changeable components which allows the components to fit in a
planar way. To achieve this and other readily apparent objectives,
the present invention essentially discloses a heel and or base
construction for enabling a user to selectively attach a component
for improving the appearance of the shoe or heel. The shoe
construction according to the present invention comprises a heel
foundation, a sole foundation, and at least one attachable
component.
[0024] So that the manner in which the above recited features of
the invention are attained and can be understood in detail, a more
particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above,
may be had by reference to the embodiments thereof, which are
illustrated in the appended drawings.
[0025] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings
illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are
therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the
invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
[0026] Depending on different configurations, the attachable
components may vary in shape and size. The Velcro.RTM. portions
will be attached to the back of the attachable component, as it
engages with a reciprocating Velcro.RTM. portion, attached to the
heel or shoe region within a depression of the heel or shoe
foundation.
[0027] Attachable components may employ other fastening means, such
as snaps, screws, mechanical traditional snaps, buttons,
Velcro.RTM. Hook and Loop, linear zippers, linear dual post
zippers, and curved zippers.
[0028] The fastening devices may not be concealed. Further, it is
noted that such non-concealed fasteners can be attached by being
sewn in, glued and punch pressed and by any other means
conventionally known to those skilled in the art.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0029] FIG. 1 is an embodiment of a casual heel shoe.
[0030] FIG. 1A is a cut out perspective view of an attachable
component for FIG. 1.
[0031] FIG. 2 is an embodiment of an athletic shoe.
[0032] FIG. 2A is a cut out perspective view of an attachable
component.
[0033] FIG. 3 is an embodiment of a snow boot.
[0034] FIG. 4 is an embodiment of a sandal.
[0035] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the shape of an attachable
component.
[0036] FIG. 5 is an embodiment of a sandal.
[0037] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an attachable
component.
[0038] FIG. 5B is an embodiment of a sandal.
[0039] FIG. 5C is an embodiment of a sandal.
[0040] FIG. 6 is an embodiment of a sandal.
[0041] FIG. 6A is a cut out perspective view of a toe strap.
[0042] FIG. 6B is a perspective view of an attachable
component.
[0043] FIG. 6C is a perspective view of a strap cover.
[0044] FIG. 6D is a perspective view of a toe strap.
[0045] FIG. 7 is an embodiment of a high heel sandal.
[0046] FIG. 7A is a cut out perspective view of a heel.
[0047] FIG. 8 is an embodiment of a wedge sandal foundation.
[0048] FIG. 8A is an embodiment of a wedge sandal foundation.
[0049] FIG. 9 is a sandal foundation.
[0050] FIG. 9A is a cut out perspective view of a band strap on the
sandal foundation.
[0051] FIG. 10 is an embodiment of a high heel shoe foundation.
[0052] FIG. 10A is a cut out perspective view of an attachable
component.
[0053] FIG. 11 is an embodiment of a sandal foundation.
[0054] FIG. 11A is a sandal foundation displaying a butterfly upper
member.
[0055] FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the butterfly upper
member.
[0056] FIG. 11C is a perspective view of the back of the butterfly
member.
[0057] FIG. 12 is an embodiment of a high heel shoe foundation.
[0058] FIG. 12A is a cut out perspective view of the high heel
shoe.
[0059] FIG. 13 is an embodiment of a ballerina style shoe
foundation.
[0060] FIG. 14 is an embodiment of a sandal foundation.
[0061] FIG. 15 is an embodiment of a sandal foundation.
[0062] FIG. 15A is a cut out perspective view of the thong
foundation.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0063] To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals
have been used, wherever possible, to designate identical elements
that are common to the figures. [0064] 1--depression [0065]
2--cover component [0066] 3--high heel [0067] 4--wedge heel [0068]
5--hook Velcro [0069] 6--loop Velcro [0070] 7--sole base [0071]
8--toe region [0072] 9--heel region [0073] 10--band strap [0074]
11--ankle strap [0075] 12--boot foundation [0076] 13--sandal
foundation [0077] 14--shoe foundation
[0078] FIG. 1 is a casual shoe foundation. It is made with a
depression in the vamp region of the shoe. This shoe may be made in
many different fabrics or materials. This shoe has a detachable
upper member 2. This cover member is made with Hook4 or Loop5
fastener (Velcro.RTM.). The depression in the vamp of the shoe is
constructed with Hook or Loop fastener attached to it--either by
glue or by being stitched into the depression. The depression in
the shoe allows for the upper member to fit into it and then be
flush or planar with the rest of the shoe. Because the cover member
fits planar with the rest of the shoe, one would not know that the
upper member is removable and would be led to believe that the shoe
is constructed with the cover member permanently attached to
it.
[0079] FIG. 1A is a cut out perspective view of the attachable
upper member being pulled upward exposing the Loop5 fastener and
the Hook 4 fastener It is noted that the Velcro.RTM. application
may be reversed so long as each component is matable with the
other.
[0080] FIG. 1B us a cut out perspective view if the depression in
the area where the cover member may be placed.
[0081] FIG. 2 is an alternative embodiment of an athletic shoe.
This shoe has an area on the side of the shoe where the attachable
upper member component is placed. It is noted that this
illustration is only for the purpose of illustration and that the
depressed area with the receiving ends for the upper member
component may be anywhere on the body of the outer surface of the
shoe. This invention is ideal for shoe companies that make one
style shoe with their logo in many different colors. With this
invention a shoe company can make a shoe with many interchangeable
upper members of different colors or designs. This is good for
consumers who are on a budget but want versatility. Furthermore,
this invention saves a lot of space in the closet.
[0082] FIG. 2A is a cut out perspective view of the upper member
component being pulled away exposing the Hook 4 and the loop 5
fastening means.
[0083] FIG. 3 is an alternative embodiment of a boot foundation
that has two area with depressions in them that allow for upper
member components to be attached.
[0084] FIG. 4 is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. This sandal
foundation has an upper member affixed to it that is pulled upward
exposing the hook and loop fastening means. The upper member is
placed vertically but the sandal may be constructed in a way where
the allotted area for the upper member may be horizontal or on an
angle. It is noted that a sandal of this sort does not need a
depression on the sandal base, but the upper member may be
constructed with a depression that would allow for it to fit right
over the fastening means on the sandal base.
[0085] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the upper member on FIG.
4.
[0086] FIG. 5 is an alternative embodiment of a sandal foundation.
This sandal has two band straps that are attached to the sole base
of the sandal. Each band strap has a depression in the center for
an upper component (but does not need one). The upper members are
round and are both turned upward exposing the hook and loop
fastening means.
[0087] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a round upper member. It is
noted that the sizes may vary depending on the allotted space on
the sandal foundation.
[0088] FIG. 5B is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. This
foundation is comprised of a thong post with a circular top region
that allows for an upper member and a band that goes across the top
of the foot that has a section in the middle that allows for an
upper member. It is noted that the configurations may be made of
different sizes and shapes as long as the foundation lends itself
to the geometry of the upper member.
[0089] FIG. 5C is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. This
foundation has a toe strap with a circular attachment permanently
attached to the top region. This circular top region allows for an
upper member to be attached. This foundation also has a pair of
straps in the back region of the sandal that allow for an ankle
strap to be channeled through it. Notably, a permanently attached
ankle strap may be incorporated into the design. The permanent
ankle strap may have an outer surface with hook fastening means
that would allow for a cover component that would have loop
fastening means on it. The removable strap being displayed has hook
fastening means on it that allows for a cover component to be
attached.
[0090] FIG. 6 is an alternative embodiment of a sandal foundation.
This sandal has an attached toe strap that is made with hook
fastening means that allows for a cover component. It also has an
ankle strap that is made with hook fastening means either sewed or
glued to it. This strap allows for a strap cover.
[0091] FIG. 6A is a cut out view of the toe strap upper members
being pulled upward exposing the hook fastening means.
[0092] FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the ankle strap foundation
that has hook fastening means attached to it allowing for an upper
member to be fastened to it creating the complete strap.
[0093] FIG. 6C is a perspective view of an attachable strap cover.
This strap attaches to the strap foundation. It is made with hook
or loop fastening means so long as it is matable with the fastening
means on the strap foundation.
[0094] FIG. 6D is a perspective view of an attachable upper member
toe strap in an extended manner.
[0095] FIG. 7 is an embodiment of a high heel sandal foundation. It
illustrates two band straps being pulled up. (a toe strap and a
band strap that goes across the top of the front of the ankle). It
is noted that the prior art is silent on sandal foundations with
toe straps or thong sandals with detachable faces (covers). This
sandal may be made with straps or band straps of any width or
configuration that allow for changeable upper members and toe
straps via Velcro.
[0096] FIG. 7A is a cut out perspective view of a heel constricted
with hook fastening means that allow for a heel cover. This view
shows the heel cover being pulled away.
[0097] FIG. 8 is an embodiment of a wedge sandal foundation that is
made with a depression on the foundation that allows for a cover
member. The cover member is shown being pulled up exposing the hook
and loop fastening means.
[0098] FIG. 8A is an embodiment of a wedge sandal foundation. This
foundation is made with two straps that go across the foot (one in
front of the ankle and one in front of the toe region). Both of the
straps are made with hook fastening means that allow for the upper
members to be attached. The wedge heel is made with hook fastening
means that allows for a changeable wedge region cover. It is noted
that the prior art is silent on any shoe heel or base conversion
via Velcro cover components.
[0099] FIG. 9 is an embodiment of a sandal foundation. This
foundation is made with a band strap that goes across the foot. It
may be of any size. The band strap is made with three depressions
with hook fastening means within them.
[0100] FIG. 9A is a cut out view of the band strap with three
circular upper members affixed to it, two of which are pulled
upward exposing the hook and loop fastening means.
[0101] FIG. 10 is an embodiment of a high heel shoe foundation.
This shoe has a strap that goes across the foot. The strap has a
depression that allows for an upper member component.
[0102] FIG. 10A is a cut out perspective view of an upper component
being pulled upward exposing the hook and loop fastening means.
[0103] FIG. 11 is an alternative embodiment of a sandal foundation.
This sandal foundation is made with a band strap that goes across
the top of the foot. This band has a circular depression on the
side. It displays hook fastening means within the circle.
[0104] FIG. 11A is a perspective view of FIG. 11 with a butterfly
upper member affixed to it. The butterfly upper member is suspended
from a circular center point that fastens into the circular
depression.
[0105] FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the design of the upper
member that is affixed to the sandal base (FIG. 11). It extends
over the band but attaches at the center.
[0106] FIG. 11C is a perspective view of the back of the butterfly
upper member that displays a circular center point that is made
with hook fastening means within it. This circular area attaches to
the depressed area of the band on the sandal foundation.
[0107] FIG. 12 is a high heel foundation. It displays an upper
member attached to the top region of the shoe.
[0108] FIG. 12A is a cut out perspective view of the upper member
being pulled upward exposing the Velcro fastening means.
[0109] FIG. 13 is an embodiment of a ballerina slip on foundation.
This shoe has a depression in the center of the vamp region of the
shoe and is displayed with a circular upper member with a flower
design on it.
[0110] FIG. 14 is an embodiment of a sandal foundation with a
circular upper member affixed to it. This sandal is made with a
thong band strap. The band has a circular upper member affixed to
it.
[0111] FIG. 15 is an embodiment of a thong sandal. This sandal has
a circular member on the thong post that has hook fastening means
attached to it. The sandal is displayed with a circular upper
member affixed to it.
[0112] FIG. 15A is a cut out perspective view of the circular upper
member being pulled upward exposing the hook and loop fastening
means.
[0113] It will now be seen that there has been provided a shoe
member with a depression on the vamp, the side, the rear region
(behind the heel), a strap, a band or on the base of the shoe that
allows for an upper member or a cover member to be affixed to
it.
[0114] It is believed that the advantages of this invention will be
apparent to those skilled in the art. It will also be apparent that
a number of variations and modifications may be made therein
without departing from its spirit and scope. Accordingly the
foregoing description is to be construed as illustrative only,
rather than limiting. This invention is limited only by the scope
of the following claims.
[0115] I claim a shoe, boot or sandal that may be any height with
depressions of different configurations for the attachable
components made with hook or loop fastening means (preferably
Velcro.RTM. Hook or Loop so long as it is matable with the upper
member) and may be constructed anywhere on the body, vamp, the
sides, the sole (wedge, platform or sole of any thickness) or on
the heels of the shoes as shown in the drawings.
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