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  Interchangeable footwear systemUSPTO Application #: 20050268496Title: Interchangeable footwear system Abstract: An interchangeable footwear system comprising a shoe assembly including: (a) a base shoe; (b) interchangeable covers, in which any one of a plurality of said covers are adapted to allow fitting to said base shoe forming an assembly so as to change the appearance and use environment of said shoe assembly. (end of abstract)
Agent: Ladas & Parry - New York, NY, US Inventors: Darren Paul Bruce, Mark David Livingstone USPTO Applicaton #: 20050268496 - Class: 036101000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Boots, Shoes, And Leggings, Boots And Shoes, Convertible From One Style Or Color To Another, By Detachable Uppers The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20050268496. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] The present invention relates to shoes and more particularly to shoes adapted to accept a range of interchangeable covers so as to alter appearance. BACKGROUND [0002] Footwear has long come to serve additional functions to that of mere utility. The desirability for variations of style, colour and decoration, particularly in the areas of children's, ladies' and sport related footwear requires the purchase of multiple pairs of shoes. Moreover, to change from one style or appearance of footwear to another while away from home, requires that additional bulky pairs of shoes are taken along. [0003] It is an object of the present invention to address or ameliorate at least one of the above disadvantages. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION [0004] Accordingly, in one broad form of the invention there is provided an interchangeable footwear system comprising a shoe assembly including [0005] (a) a base shoe [0006] (b) interchangeable covers [0007] in which any one of a plurality of said covers are adapted to allow fitting to said base shoe forming an assembly so as to change the appearance and use environment of said shoe assembly. [0008] Preferably said base shoe comprises a sole portion and an upper portion. [0009] Preferably said sole portion is provided with an upwardly extending perimeter rim portion. [0010] Preferably said upwardly extending perimeter rim portion is provided with a first mating element. [0011] Preferably said interchangeable covers are provided with a second mating element along the lower perimeter of said covers, [0012] Preferably said first mating element is female. [0013] Preferably said first mating element is male. [0014] Preferably said second mating element is male. [0015] Preferably said second mating element is female. [0016] Preferably said first and second mating elements are substantially V-shaped in section. [0017] Preferably said V-shaped sections of said mating elements are provided with matching protrusions and recesses so as to provide a snap-fit when said cover is assembled to said base shoe. [0018] Preferably said base shoes are provided in a range of shapes, and sizes. [0019] Preferably said covers are provided in a matching range of shapes and sizes adapted to fit said base shoes. [0020] Preferably said covers are provided in a range of colours and patterns. [0021] Preferably said base shoe and said covers are made from any of a selection of materials, said selection including leather, canvas, rubber, plastic and other synthetic materials. [0022] Preferably a one of said covers includes an indicia-receiving portion. Continue reading... Full patent description for Interchangeable footwear system Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Interchangeable footwear system patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Interchangeable footwear system or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Footwear system with readily interchangeable components Next Patent Application: Article of footwear with exterior ribs Industry Class: Boots, shoes, and leggings ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Interchangeable footwear system patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.50987 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Software: Finance , AI , Databases , Development , Document , Navigation , Error |
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