US3846919A
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Transformable footwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-08
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-11-08
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an article of footwear which may be transformed simply by substituting one of its elements. The shoe comprises three independent elements, constituted by a bottom comprising a wearing sole and a heel, an inner shoe assembly comprising an insole connected to a complete lining, and an outer dressing chosen from a series created for its variety, this outer dressing comprising a visible upper extended by a lower inset part to enable it to be fitted on the inner shoe assembly; projecting tongues belonging to the insole may be engaged in slots in the upper surface of the bottom to ensure the temporary but firm connection of this latter with the inner shoe assembly covered by the outer dressing. The invention is applicable to any article of foot wear.
Inventors
- 👤 M Milotic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:52
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/24; A43B13/00; A43B13/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A shoe which is transformable simply by substituting one of its elements, wherein said shoe comprises three independent components constituted by a bottom comprising a wearing sole and a heel, an inner shoe assembly comprising an insole integral with a complete lining, and an outer dressing chosen from a series created for its variety, this outer dressing comprising a visible upper extended by a lower inset part to allow it to be fitted onto the inner shoe assembly and wherein dismountable connecting means are provided between the insole and the bottom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A shoe which is transformable simply by substituting one of its elements, wherein said shoe comprises three independent components constituted by a bottom comprising a wearing sole and a heel, an inner shoe assembly comprising an insole integral with a complete lining, and an outer dressing chosen from a series created for its variety, this outer dressing comprising a visible upper extended by a lower inset part to allow it to be fitted onto the inner shoe assembly and wherein dismountable connecting means are provided between the insole and the bottom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A shoe as claimed in claim 1, wherein the insole of the inner shoe assembly includes three thin tongues located at the heel, waist and front respectively, the first two being directed rparwardly and the third forwardly, and the bottom defines three housings on the top surface thereof accessible through three slots formed therein for receiving the tongues of the inner shoe assembly by bending said inner shoe assembly downwardly at its opposite ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
A shoe as claimed in claim 2, wherein the tongues are cut, so as to project slightly, from a resistant but flexible sheet fixed beneath the insole of the inner shoe assembly and another flexible sheet having said slots formed therein is fixed to the bottom so that the slots that it presents are located above recesses made in this bottom, giving access to the above-mentioned housings for the tongues.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A shoe as claimed in claim 1, wherein the upper of the outer dressing is integral with a supple bottom having windows for the passage of the tongues of the inner shoe assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A shoe as claimed in any one of claims 1, wherein a shank is incorporated in the bottom and/or in the insole of the inner shoe assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shoe as claimed in claim 3 wherein said flexible sheets are formed from flexible steel sheets.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |