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US3906646A
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Transformable footwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-21
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A shoe is disclosed which is formed of three independent components, namely a bottom, an inner shoe assembly, and an outer dressing. The bottom is provided with a plurality of tongues which may be engaged, through the opening in the bottom of the outer dressing, in the slots of lining 19 of the inner shoe assembly. The front tongue is directed rearwardly, and the rear tongue is directed forwardly. These tongues are integrally formed with strips that cooperate with the edges of the slots to constitute antero-posterior and lateral stops.
Inventors
- 👤 Milio Milotic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:49
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B13/00; A43B13/28; A43B3/00; A43B3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A shoe which is transformable by substituting one of the elements thereof, said shoe comprising three independent elements including a one piece bottom having a wearing sole and a heel, an inner shoe assembly having an insole secured to a complete shoe lining, and an outer dressing selected from a series of dressings created for variety and having a visible upper and a lower inset portion adapted to be secured to the inner shoe assembly; and detachable connecting means for securing said bottom, insole and outer dressing together; said detachable connecting means including three thin projecting tongues secured to said bottom at the heel, waist and metatarsus respectively; the first two being directed rearwardly and the third forwardly; said insole of the inner shoe assembly having three slots formed therein for receiving the tongues of the bottom by bending the inner shoe assembly downwardly at both ends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A shoe which is transformable by substituting one of the elements thereof, said shoe comprising three independent elements including a one piece bottom having a wearing sole and a heel, an inner shoe assembly having an insole secured to a complete shoe lining, and an outer dressing selected from a series of dressings created for variety and having a visible upper and a lower inset portion adapted to be secured to the inner shoe assembly; and detachable connecting means for securing said bottom, insole and outer dressing together; said detachable connecting means including three thin projecting tongues secured to said bottom at the heel, waist and metatarsus respectively; the first two being directed rearwardly and the third forwardly; said insole of the inner shoe assembly having three slots formed therein for receiving the tongues of the bottom by bending the inner shoe assembly downwardly at both ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
148 words
A shoe which is transformable by substituting one of the elements thereof, said shoe comprising three independent elements including a one piece bottom having a wearing sole and a heel, an inner shoe assembly having an insole secured to a complete shoe lining, and an outer dressing selected from a series of dressings created for variety and having a visible upper and lower inset portion adapted to be secured to the inner shoe assembly; and detachable connecting means for securing said bottom, insole and outer dressing together; said detachable connecting means including three thin projecting tongues secured to the insole of said inner shoe assembly at the heel, waist and metatarsus, the first two being directed forwardly and the third rearwardly; said bottom having 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
148 words
A shoe which is transformable by substituting one of the elements thereof, said shoe comprising three independent elements including a one piece bottom having a wearing sole and a heel, an inner shoe assembly having an insole secured to a complete shoe lining, and an outer dressing selected from a series of dressings created for variety and having a visible upper and lower inset portion adapted to be secured to the inner shoe assembly; and detachable connecting means for securing said bottom, insole and outer dressing together; said detachable connecting means including three thin projecting tongues secured to the insole of said inner shoe assembly at the heel, waist and metatarsus, the first two being directed forwardly and the third rearwardly; said bottom having 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 5
Dependent Claim
147 words
A shoe which is transformable by substituting one of the elements thereof, said shoe comprising three independent elements including a one piece bottom having a wearing sole and a heel, an inner shoe assembly having an insole secured to a complete shoe lining, and an outer dressing selected from a series of dressings created for variety and having a visible upper and a lower inset portion adapted to be secured to the inner shoe assembly; and detachable connecting means for securing said bottom, insole and outer dressing together; said detachable connecting means including three thin projecting tongues secured to said bottom at the heel, waist and metatarsus respectively; the first two being directed forwardly and the third rearwardly; said insole of the inner shoe assembly having three slots formed therein for receiving the tongues Of the bottom by bending the inner shoe assembly downwardly at both ends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
147 words
A shoe which is transformable by substituting one of the elements thereof, said shoe comprising three independent elements including a one piece bottom having a wearing sole and a heel, an inner shoe assembly having an insole secured to a complete shoe lining, and an outer dressing selected from a series of dressings created for variety and having a visible upper and a lower inset portion adapted to be secured to the inner shoe assembly; and detachable connecting means for securing said bottom, insole and outer dressing together; said detachable connecting means including three thin projecting tongues secured to said bottom at the heel, waist and metatarsus respectively; the first two being directed forwardly and the third rearwardly; said insole of the inner shoe assembly having three slots formed therein for receiving the tongues Of the bottom by bending the inner shoe assembly downwardly at both ends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
A transformable shoe as defined in claim 1 wherein at least said front and rear tongues have a transverse strip formed integrally therewith and having a predetermined edge configuration; said slots in said insole having a configuration complementary to said transverse strips to respectively receive said strips whereby the slots and strips cooperate to form stops opposing lateral and antero-posterior displacement of said inner shoe assembly relative to said bottom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
A transformable shoe as defined in claim 2 wherein at least said front and rear tongues have a transverse strip formed integrally therewith and having a predetermined edge configuration; said slots in said bottom having a configuration complementary to said transverse strips to respectively receive said strips whereby the slots and strips cooperate to form stops opposing lateral and antero-posterior displacement of said inner shoe assembly relative to said bottom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
A transformable shoe as defined in claim 3 wherein at least said front and rear tongues have a transverse strip formed integrally therewith and having a predetermined edge configuration; said slots in said insole having a configuration complementary to said transverse strips to respectively receive said strips whereby the slots and strips cooperate to form stops opposing lateral and antero-posterior displacement of said inner shoe assembly relative to said bottom.
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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |