U.S. patent application number 12/624942 was filed with the patent office on 2011-05-26 for replaceable heels.
Invention is credited to Sandrysabel Ortiz.
Application Number | 20110119954 12/624942 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44060999 |
Filed Date | 2011-05-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110119954 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ortiz; Sandrysabel |
May 26, 2011 |
Replaceable Heels
Abstract
The invention describes a safety replaceable heel mechanism that
is used to adjust the height of women's shoes. The mechanism
comprises a shoe sole, a removable heel comprising a heel connector
and a interchangeable heel, and a locking key to securely connect
the removable heel to the shoe sole. The heel is detached and the
shoe can be worn without the heel, providing a pair of shoes
suitable for different occasions. The invention is provides a
stable structure avoiding unwanted movement of the removable heel
for adjusting the comfort of a particular pair of shoes during the
course of a day.
Inventors: |
Ortiz; Sandrysabel; (San
Juan, PR) |
Family ID: |
44060999 |
Appl. No.: |
12/624942 |
Filed: |
November 24, 2009 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
36/42 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 21/46 20130101;
A43B 21/39 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/42 |
International
Class: |
A43B 21/36 20060101
A43B021/36 |
Claims
1. A replaceable heel mechanism comprising: a shoe sole, wherein
said shoe sole comprises a adjustable platform, wherein said
adjustable platform comprises a foresole section, a midsole section
and a hindsole section; wherein said midsole section comprises a
midsole first edge, a midsole second edge and a middle body,
wherein said middle body comprises at least a first attaching
mechanism, wherein said midsole first edge is mechanically attached
by a first edge attaching mean to said foresole section and said
midsole second edge is mechanically attached by a second edge
attaching means to said hindsole section and wherein said midsole
is positioned between said hindsole section and said foresole;
wherein said foresole comprises a foresole elongated body and a
foresole edge, wherein said foresole edge comprises a foresole
attaching mean mechanically coupled to said midsole first edge
attaching mean, wherein said hindsole comprises a hindsole
elongated body wherein hindsole elongated body comprises a
foundation, a spacer and a brim; wherein said foundation comprises
foundation elongated body and a hindsole edge, wherein said
hindsole edge comprises a hindsole attaching mean mechanically
coupled to said midsole second edge attaching mean, wherein said
brim comprises a brim elongated body and wherein said spacer
comprises a spacer elongated body with smaller dimensions than said
brim and said foundation and is positioned between said foundation
and said brim creating a recess between said foundation elongated
body and said brim elongated body, a removable heel comprising a
heel connector and a heel, wherein said heel connector comprises a
connector elongated body wherein said connector elongated body
comprises engagement sliding mechanism to receive said hindsole
elongated body avoiding vertical displacement; and wherein said
heel comprises a heel elongated body with a first heel attaching
mean, wherein said first heel attaching mean is mechanically
coupled to said first attaching mechanism by means of a locking key
which extends from said heel toward said middle body.
2. A replaceable heel mechanism comprising as in claim 1, wherein
said heel connector comprises a heel connector attaching mean, and
said heel is an interchangeable heel comprising a second heel
attaching mean is mechanically connected to said heel connector
attaching mean.
3. A replaceable heel mechanism comprising as in claim 2, wherein
said heel connector attaching means comprises a screw and said
second heel attaching mean comprises a threaded area wherein said
heel connector is fixed by means of said screw.
4. A replaceable heel mechanism comprising as in claim 3, wherein
said first heel attaching means avoids rotational displacement of
said heel and said second
5. A replaceable heel mechanism comprising as in claim 1, wherein
the said locking key is simultaneously fixed to said heel and said
midsole avoiding distance displacement between said heel and said
midsole.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] N/A
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
[0002] N/A
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] 1. Field of the Invention
[0004] The invention relates to shoes, more specifically to a
mechanism wherein a low heel shoe converts into a stable shoe
structure with a higher heel wherein the shoe's heel can be removed
or replaced to change the style or comfort of the shoe.
[0005] 2. Discussion of the Background
[0006] It is well known that women enjoy the use of high-heeled
shoes. High-heeled shoes represent a number of benefits for women,
including style, increased height and improved posture. Women tend
to feel more confident and poised when wearing high-heeled shoes.
High-heeled shoes are considered to add style and elegance to a
woman's outfit and are a staple of modern fashion.
[0007] Despite the many benefits, high-heeled shoes have proven
detrimental to women's health. The use of heels is often painful,
resulting in blisters, calluses and corns. Their use has also been
linked to long-term problems such as foot pain, back pain,
varicosity, edema, and infertility. High-heeled shoes concentrate
the entire weight of the body on the ball of the foot, which often
results in painful conditions such as metatarsalgia. When wearing
high-heeled shoes, the shape of the foot conforms to a shape which
counters the natural functionality of the foot, creating odd
pressure points and often resulting in permanent damage.
High-heeled shoes can create difficulties when walking, resulting
in injuries such as sprained ankles.
[0008] For occasions that require that women dress elegantly and/or
professionally, modern women tend to prefer the use of high-heeled
shoes. However, it is possible that high-heeled shoes will not be
suitable for certain moments of a particular day. For example, a
woman may prefer high-heeled shoes for the office, in order to look
elegant and professional during meetings or when receiving clients.
However, if the same woman walks to work, the woman may prefer the
use of flats or shoes with smaller heels to avoid a painful walk.
In this case, the woman would have to use two separate pairs of
shoes in the same day. This creates the inconvenience of having to
carry the additional pair of shoes or having to keep additional
pairs of shoes in different places. There is also the added cost of
purchasing more than one pair of shoes.
[0009] Several shoes had been created to provide interchangeable
heels, however most of the interchangeable shoes structures, more
particularly in women shoes failed to provide an interchangeable
stable structure easy to assemble without compromising the
style.
[0010] Further a woman may also prefer to change the style of a
particular shoe. For example, a woman may prefer "stiletto" type
heels that match the color of the shoe's upper for a formal
occasion. For a more casual occasion, a woman may prefer the same
shoe, but with thicker, cork wedges. Also, a woman may prefer to
use an all black shoe for the office, but may decide to add color
to the outfit by changing to a colored heel for a social activity
after work.
[0011] There is a need for shoes that can be adjusted for the
changing needs of a woman during a particular day while providing a
stable structure easy to assemble.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] In light of the above shortcomings of the methods available
to adjust the height of women's shoes, the present invention
discloses a replaceable heel mechanism that is used to adjust the
height of women's shoes. The mechanism comprises a shoe sole, a
removable heel comprising a heel connector and an interchangeable
heel, and a locking key to secure the removable heel to the shoe
sole. The present invention is useful for adjusting the comfort or
style of a particular pair of shoes during the course of a day.
[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe
that can be worn with or without the removable heel.
[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
mechanism wherein a removable heel can be easily attached or
removed.
[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a more
stable removable heel wherein the arrangement of part assists the
shoe structure to withstand several unwanted movement.
[0016] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
mechanism wherein a heel can be easily removed and replaced with a
heel with different style.
[0017] To enable a better understanding of the objectives and
features of the present invention, a brief description of the
drawing below will be followed with a detailed description of the
invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] FIG. 1A is an isometric view of the preferred embodiment of
the invention.
[0019] FIG. 1B is a view of the preferred embodiment of the
invention assembled.
[0020] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the shoe sole of the
preferred embodiment.
[0021] FIG. 3 is a side view of the foresole of the preferred
invention.
[0022] FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the foresole of the preferred
embodiment.
[0023] FIG. 5 is a top view of the foresole of the preferred
embodiment.
[0024] FIG. 6 is a top view of the midsole of the preferred
embodiment.
[0025] FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the midsole of the preferred
embodiment.
[0026] FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the midsole of the preferred
embodiment.
[0027] FIG. 9 is a side view of the hindsole of the preferred
embodiment.
[0028] FIG. 10 is an isometric view of the hindsole of the
preferred embodiment.
[0029] FIG. 11 is a top view of the hindsole of the preferred
embodiment.
[0030] FIG. 12 is a front view of the heel connector of the
preferred embodiment.
[0031] FIG. 13 is a top view of the heel connector of the preferred
embodiment.
[0032] FIG. 14 is an isometric view of the heel connector of the
preferred embodiment.
[0033] FIG. 15 is a side view of the interchangeable heel of the
preferred embodiment.
[0034] FIG. 16 is a top view of the interchangeable heel of the
preferred embodiment.
[0035] FIG. 17 is an isometric view of the interchangeable heel of
the preferred embodiment.
[0036] FIG. 18 is an isometric view of a screw.
[0037] FIG. 19 is an isometric view of the removable heel assembly
of the preferred embodiment,
[0038] FIG. 20 is an isometric view of the locking key of the
preferred embodiment.
[0039] FIG. 21 is a top view of the locking key of the preferred
embodiment.
[0040] FIG. 22 is an isometric view of the locking key nut of the
preferred embodiment.
[0041] FIG. 23 is top view of the locking key screw of the
preferred embodiment.
[0042] FIG. 24 is an isometric view of the locking key nut of the
preferred embodiment.
[0043] FIG. 25 vectors force distribution for the preferred
embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0044] The present invention discloses the preferred embodiment of
the invention wherein the embodiment can be made of different
materials, wherein the material selection depends on the type of
shoes, the weather in which the shoes will most likely be used, the
size of the shoes and the cost.
[0045] FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B show the present invention as it is
assembled. The present invention comprises a shoe sole 1, a
removable heel R, a locking key 4 and a shoe upper 5. The removable
heel R comprises a heel connector 2 and an interchangeable heel 3
wherein said removable heel is mechanically connected to said shoe
sole 1 in order to convert a low heel shoe in to a high heel shoe.
As illustrated in FIG. 1B the shoe upper 5 is attached to the shoe
sole an it may be anything from a few thin straps to totally
enclosing the foot.
[0046] FIG. 2 shows an isometric view of the assembled shoe sole 1.
It has to be understood that the shoe upper 5 is not showed in
order to clearly show the shoe sole 1. The shoe sole 1 comprises an
adjustable platform on the bottom of the shoe. The platform
comprises three separate flat sections, named foresole 11, midsole
12 and hindsole 13. The sections are mechanically attached and are
fixed to the bottom of the shoe.
[0047] FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 show the foresole 11 component of
the preferred embodiment of the invention. The foresole 11
comprises a flat elongated component with at least one even edge
111. The foresole's even edge 111 comprises a fixing means to
attach the part to another part that allows rotational motion. The
fixing means of the preferred embodiment comprises several
semi-circular protrusions 112 along the even edge 111, each
comprising a hole 113. Several spaces 114 or clear areas having a
pre-determinated are interpose between each semi-circular
protrusion 112 in order to separates each semi-circular protrusion
112 from each other. The holes 113 at the semi-circular protrusions
112 are centrally aligned in order to be easily mechanically
coupled to the midsole 12. The geometry of the remaining edges of
the foresole 11 depends on the style of the shoe and the shoe upper
5. The foresole 11 supports the forefoot, which comprises the ball
of the foot and the toes.
[0048] FIG. 6, FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 show different views of the
midsole 12 of the preferred embodiment of the invention. The
midsole 12 comprises a flat elongated body with a first short edge
121, second short edge 122 and a middle body, such as a rectangular
component, which extends across the length of the shoe. The midsole
12 comprises a first short edge 121 and a second short edge 122,
opposite to one another, and a middle body between said first short
edge and said second short edge define by a first long edge 123 and
a second long edge 124. In the instant case the angles between the
first short edge 121 and the first long edge 123, the first long
edge 123 and the second short edge 122, the second short edge 122
and the second long 124; and the second long edge 124 and the first
short edge 121 are all right angles. The first short edge 121 and
the second short edge 122 are equipped with a first short edge
attaching mechanism and a second short edge attaching mechanism
respectively to attach the midsole to another part allowing
rotational motion at the midsole edges. Similar to foresole
attaching mechanisms, the first short edge attaching mechanism and
a second short edge attaching mechanism of the preferred embodiment
comprises semi-circular protrusions 126 along their length, each
semi-circular protrusion 126 comprising a hole 127. Several spaces
128 of a pre-determinated width separate each semi-circular
protrusion 126 from the next semi-circular protrusion 126. The
holes 127 in the semi-circular protrusions 126 are centrally
aligned. The position of the semi-circular protrusions 126 of the
first short edge 121 of the midsole 12 coincides with the spaces
114 between the semi-circular protrusions 112 of the foresole 11.
The position of the semi-circular protrusions 126 of the second
short edge 121 of the midsole 12 coincides with the position of the
semi-circular protrusions 126 of the first short edge 121. The
midsole 12 lies below the arch of the foot, and provides support to
the midfoot. The width of the midsole 12 corresponds to the width
of the foresole 11. The length of the midsole 12 depends on the
style and size of the shoe.
[0049] Further the midsole 12 comprises a first attaching mean,
such as a orifice 129, positioned at the middle body inside a
groove. In the instant case the preferred embodiment of the orifice
129 comprises inner threads. The groove is deep enough to enclose
the attaching mean avoiding it contact with the floor.
[0050] FIG. 9, FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 show different views of the
hindsole 13 component of the preferred embodiment of the invention.
The hindsole 13 elongated body comprises a foundation 131, a spacer
132 and a brim 133. The hindsole 13 supports the hindfoot, which
comprises the heel of the foot.
[0051] The foundation 131 comprises a flat elongated component with
at least one rounded edge 1311 and at least one foundation even
edge 1312. The foundation 131 comprises a attaching means at said
foundation even edge 1312 to attach the hindsole to another part,
such as the midsole, allowing rotational motion at the mechanically
connection between the hindsole and the midsole. The attaching
means of the preferred embodiment comprises several semi-circular
protrusions 1313 along the even edge 1312, each comprising a hole
1314. A space 1315 of the equal or greater width than the
semi-circular protrusion 1313 separates each semi-circular
protrusion 1313 from the next semi-circular protrusion 1313. The
holes 1314 in the semi-circular protrusions 1313 are centrally
aligned. The size and position of the semi-circular protrusions
1313 of the foundation 131 depends on the size and position of the
semi-circular protrusions 126 of the second short edge 122 of the
midsole 12. The position of the semi-circular protrusions 1313 of
the even edge 1312 of the foundation 131 coincides with the spaces
128 between the semi-circular protrusions 126 of the second short
edge 122 of the midsole 12. The semi-circular protrusions 1313 of
the hindsole 13 must fit between the semi-circular protrusions 126
of the second short edge 122 of the midsole 12. The center of the
holes 1313 of the semi-circular protrusions 13 must fit be aligned
with the holes 127 of the semi-circular protrusions 126 of the
midsole 12. Although the geometry of the foundation 131 may vary
slightly depending on the style of the shoe, the shape of the
foundation 131 will most likely comprise a semi-circular
geometry.
[0052] Further the spacer 132 comprises a second flat component
with geometry similar to the geometry of the foundation 131. Like
the foundation 131, the spacer 132 comprises at least one spacer
even edge 1321. The length, radius and overall dimensions of the
spacer 132 is smaller than the dimensions of the foundation 131.
The spacer 132 is integrally made or attached to the foundation 131
by a fixing means such as glue, nails, or screws and extends from
the foundation 131 toward the brim 133.
[0053] The brim 133 comprises a third flat component with geometry
similar to the geometry of the foundation 131. Like the foundation
131, the brim 133 comprises at least one brim even edge 1331. In
the instant case the length, radius and overall dimensions of the
brim 131 are smaller than the dimensions of the foundation 131, but
greater that the dimensions of the spacer 132. The brim 133 is
integrally made or attached to the spacer 132 by a fixing means
such as glue, nails, or screws.
[0054] The foundation even edge 1312 of the foundation 131 is
aligned with the spacer even edge 1321 and the brim even edge 1331.
When assembled, the hindsole 13 comprises a part with at least one
even edge, at least one rounded edge, several semi-circular
protrusions 1313 and a groove created by the differences in
dimension of the foundation 131, the spacer 132 and the brim
133.
[0055] The foresole even edge 111 is mechanically attached to a
first short edge 121 of the midsole 12. The semi-circular
protrusions 126 of the first short edge 121 of the midsole 12 are
positioned in the spaces 114 between the semi-circular protrusions
112 of the foresole 11. The holes 113 of the semi-circular
protrusions 112 of the foresole 11 are centrally aligned with the
holes 127 of the semi-circular protrusions 126 of the first short
edge 121 of the midsole 12. A first pin is inserted through the
holes 113, 127, keeping the foresole 11 attached to the midsole 12.
The foresole 11 and the midsole 12 is able to move with respect to
one another about the axis of the first pin. Alternatively, the
parts can be manufactured without the semi-circular protrusions
112, 126 and attached to each other by a fixing means such as
hinges.
[0056] The foresole even edge 111 of the hindsole 13 is
mechanically attached to a second short edge 121 of the midsole 12.
The semi-circular protrusions 126 of the second short edge 122 of
the midsole 12 is positioned in the spaces 1315 between the
semi-circular protrusions of the foundation 131 of the hindsole 13.
The holes 1314 of the semi-circular protrusions 1313 of the
foundation 131 of the hindsole 13 is centrally aligned with the
holes 127 of the semi-circular protrusions 126 of the second short
edge 122 of the midsole 12. A second pin is inserted through the
holes 1314, 127 of the semi-circular protrusions 1313, 126, keeping
the hindsole 13 attached to the midsole 12. The hindsole 13 and the
midsole 12 is able to move with respect to one another about the
axis of the pin. Alternatively, the parts can be manufactured
without the semi-circular protrusions 126, 1313 and attached to
each other by a fixing means such as hinges.
[0057] When assembled, the shoe sole 1 comprises an elongated
mechanism with two points of inflection. The upper side of the shoe
sole 1 comprises the inner section of the shoe. The upper side of
the shoe sole 1 is covered with a soft material in order to provide
comfort for the user. The bottom side of the shoe sole 1 may be
covered with a non-slip material, such as rubber.
[0058] FIG. 12, FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show different views of the
removable heel R, more particularly the heel connector 2 component
of the preferred embodiment of the invention. The heel connector 2
comprises an elongated flat portion with a geometry that matches
the geometry and dimensions of the hindsole 13. The heel connector
2 comprises at least one heel connector even edge 21, and at least
one rounded heel connector edge 22. The heel connector 2 also
comprises a raised rim 23 extending upwards throughout the entire
perimeter of the geometry, with exception of the heel connector
even edge 21. The raised rim 23 has an extended rim 24 facing the
inner portion of the heel connector 2. The length of the extended
rim 23 must be less than the difference between the brim 133 and
the spacer 132 of the hindsole 13.
[0059] The extended rim 24 of the heel connector 2 slides between
the foundation 131 and the brim 133 of the hindsole 13, keeping the
hindsole 13 and the heel connector 2 attached to one another.
Further the heel connector comprises a heel attaching mean 25.
[0060] FIG. 15, FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 show different views of the
interchangeable heel 3 of the preferred embodiment of the
invention. The interchangeable heel 3 comprises an elongated
component comprising an angled proximal end 31 and a distal end 32.
The geometry of the angled proximal end 31 of the interchangeable
heel 3 resembles the geometry of the heel connector 2. The angle of
the angled proximal end 31 depends on the difference in height
between the foresole 11 and the hindsole 13, that is, the angle
depends on the overall length of the interchangeable heel 3. The
cross-sectional geometry of the interchangeable heel 3 can vary
throughout the length, for example the elongated body may have a
constant cross-sectional area throughout its length, or a variable
cross-sectional area, with greater width at the angled proximal end
31 and a smaller geometry at the distal end 32. Other geometries
can also be found, including wedges that extends all the way
towards the foresole 11, covering the entire area below the shoe
sole 1. Each interchangeable heel 3 comprises a hole 34 at a
pre-determinated position wherein said position is directly related
to the position of the orifice 129 in the midsole 12, wherein said
orifice 129 coincides with the height of the hole 34 in the
interchangeable heel 3.
[0061] Further the interchangeable heel 3 comprises a hole 33
aligned in accordance with the heel attaching mean 25. The hole 33
on the interchangeable heel 3 comprises an inner thread placed in a
position such that the holes 25, 33 such as a screw 35 is inserted
through the hole 25 in the heel connector 2 and is held in place by
the inner thread in the hole 33 in the interchangeable heel 3,
holding the heel connector 2 and the interchangeable heel 3 in
place. An example of the screw 35 is shown in FIG. 18. FIG. 19
shows an isometric view of the assembly for the removable heel R
composed by the heel connector 2 and the interchangeable heel
3.
[0062] FIG. 20, FIG. 21, FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 show different views
of the locking key 4 component of the preferred embodiment of the
invention. The locking key 4 mechanically attaches the
interchangeable heel 3 to the midsole 12 wherein said locking key
comprises an elongated body with a first locking key attachment,
such as a bolt with a first threaded distal end 47. The locking key
4 is meant to be inserted into the hole 34 of the interchangeable
heel 3 and fix inside the orifice 129 of the midsole 12. The
locking key 4 further comprises a second threaded distal end 46,
wherein said second threaded distal end is fixed at said
interchangeable heel 3. Providing two threaded distal ends at said
locking key 4 assists with the assembling process of the
interchangeable heel 3 for a stable structure. It is important to
understand that a nut may be included in a first recess 48 at the
interchangeable heel 3, as shown in FIG. 24, wherein said recess
support a nut which is fixed to said interchangeable heel. The
shape of the recess 48 assists with the assembling process by
holding the nut 44 in position.
[0063] When in use, the bottom surface of the foresole 11 rests
flat above the floor. The midsole 12 is attached to the foresole 11
and is positioned at an angle with respect to the floor. The angle
between the floor and the midsole 12 depends on the height of the
interchangeable heel 3. The hindsole 13 is attached to the midsole
12, and is also positioned at an angle with respect to the floor.
The angle between the hindsole 13 and the floor is less than the
angle between the midsole 12 and the floor. The heel connector 2
and the interchangeable heel 3 are attached by a fixing means, such
as a screw 34. The heel connector 2 slides into the groove between
the foundation 131 and the brim 133 of the hindsole 13. When
correctly assembled, the distal end 32 of the interchangeable heel
3 comes into contact with the floor.
[0064] The locking key 4 is positioned in parallel with respect to
a line that connects the distal end 32 of the interchangeable heel
3 and the foresole 11. When in use, the bottom surface of the
foresole 11 and the distal end 32 of the interchangeable heel 3
comes into contact with the floor. The user inserts her feet into
the shoe, with the ball of the foot resting on the upper surface of
the foresole 11 and the heels resting on the upper surface of the
hindsole 13. The user's weight is distributed between the ball of
the foot and the interchangeable heel. The position of the locking
key 4 lies between both pressure points and distributes the user's
weight more evenly among the different areas of the shoe.
[0065] The heel connector 2 principally restricts vertical movement
between the shoe sole 1 and the interchangeable heel 3. The locking
key 4 principally restrict horizontal motion between the
interchangeable heel 3 and the shoe sole 1, completing the
structure. However due to the positioning of the locking key with
respect to the heel connector a more stable structure is acquired.
For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the resulting force due to the
person's weight wearing the removable heel 3 is distributed over
the whole structure providing a more stable structure. The
triangular shape created due to the arrangement of parts, such as
having at least approximately a 90 degrees angle between the
interchangeable heel 3 and the midsole 12 increases the supporting
force of the shoe structure when using a removable heel R. Further
the locking key 4 avoids the unwanted rotational motion of the
interchangeable heel 3 and simultaneously the unwanted distance
displacement of the midsole 12 with respect to the interchangeable
heel 3. The present structure arrangement provides a stronger
support for the ankle due to the connection, more particularly to
the connection of the interchangeable heel 3 with the midsole
12.
[0066] Alternatively, the shoe can be worn without the heel
connector 2 or the interchangeable heel 3. The locking key 4 is
removed and the heel connector 2 slides from behind the hindsole
13. The attacing means that attach the foresole 11 to the midsole
12 and the midsole 12 to the hindsole 13 allows the rotational
motion of each part, therefore the angles between the foresole 11
and the midsole 12 and the midsole 12 and the hindsole 13 can be
adjusted. The shoe sole 1 is adjusted such that the brim 133 of the
hindsole 13 comes into contact with the floor.
[0067] The interchangeable heel 3 may vary is style and shape
different style with an easy assembling procedure such as removing
or disconnecting the heel connector attaching mean 25 from the heel
attaching mean 33. The screw 35 is removed, separating the
interchangeable heel 3 from the heel connector 2. A different
interchangeable heel 3 is attached to the heel connector 2 and the
screw 35 is replaced. The heel connector 2 slides onto the hindsole
13, and the locking key 4 is inserted through the hole 34 of the
interchangeable heel and into the orifice 129 of the midsole 12 to
complete the structure.
[0068] Further the interchangeable heel 3 can be replaced with a
interchangeable heel 3 with a different height. For this feature,
the midsole 12 must comprise more than one orifice 129 and
additional locking keys 4 with different lengths will be needed.
The position of each orifice 129 depends on the height of the
interchangeable heel 3. The screw 35 is removed, separating the
interchangeable heel 3 from the heel connector 2. A different
interchangeable heel 3 is attached to the heel connector 2 and the
screw 35 is replaced. The heel connector 2 slides onto the hindsole
13, and the locking key 4 is inserted through the hole 34 of the
interchangeable heel 2 and into the correct orifice 129 of the
midsole 12 to complete the structure. When inserted into the
correct orifice 129, the locking key 4 will be positioned parallel
to the floor.
[0069] The shoe upper comprises all materials above the shoe sole.
The shoe upper depends on the style of the shoe. The shoe upper can
comprise straps to attach the show sole to the foot, or can
comprise a more elaborated covering to protect the foot. The
material used for the upper can also vary depending on the style of
the shoe and the weather it is used in.
[0070] In summary of the previous sections, the invention presented
here is structurally innovative, presents advantages not available
at the moment with existing shoes, complies with all new patent
application requirements and is hereby lawfully submitted to the
patent bureau for review and the granting of the commensurate
patent rights.
[0071] While the invention has been described as having a preferred
design, it is understood that many changes, modifications,
variations and other uses and applications of the subject invention
will, however, become apparent to those skilled in the art without
materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of
this invention after considering this specification together with
the accompanying drawings. Accordingly, all such changes,
modifications, variations and other uses and applications which do
not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention are deemed to
be covered by this invention as defined in the following claims and
their legal equivalents. In the claims, means-plus-function
clauses, if any, are intended to cover the structures described
herein as performing the recited function and not only structural
equivalents but also equivalent structures.
[0072] All of the patents, patent applications, and publications
recited herein, and in the Declaration attached hereto, if any, are
hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in their entirety
herein, All, or substantially all, the components disclosed in such
patents may be used in the embodiments of the present invention, as
well as equivalents thereof. The details in the patents, patent
applications, and publications incorporated by reference herein may
be considered to be incorporable at applicant's option, into the
claims during prosecution as further limitations in the claims to
patentable distinguish any amended claims from any applied prior
art.
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