Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
0367001R0 | Overshoes | 45 |
20080222914 | Footwear - An overshoe for fashion wear, but which is hardwearing and inexpensive to manufacture, has an upper, part ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080235985 | Boots, wash bag and outer container combination - In a boots, wash bag and outer container combination, the boots have a lined interior of thin, waterproof nylon material, and are of a rollable, stretchable, waterproof, washable material, and have a waterproof zipper for slipping the boots on and off. The soles of the boots are honeycombed so they will not collect stones and dirt and add slip resistance. The wash bag is rectangular-shaped and is of rollable, waterproof, washable material, It has an upper zippered opening for receipt and holding a pair of boots, a plurality of outer snaps, and, a loop for hanging the bag. The outer container, also rectangular, is of rollable, waterproof, washable material. The container has an envelope-shaped closing flap for receipt and containment of the boots-containing bag, a strap, depending from the flap with a clip thereon, a strap depending from the container with a mating clip, internal snaps for mating with the bag snaps to hold the bag in place within the container, and, a loop for hanging the container. The boots, boot-containing bag and bag containing container combination is capable of being rolled up and stored in a small space. The straps, when container clips are mated and tightened, maintain the combination in the small space. | 10-02-2008 |
20080250666 | Elastic Overshoe with Sandwiched Sole Pads - An elastic overshoe has an outer layer through which extend a plurality of protrusions. The protrusions are preferably carried on an inner layer, which is sandwiched between the outer layer and the shoe upon which the overshoe is placed. Inner layer segments can run the length of the overshoe, or more preferably include only a ball region of a toe region. The openings can have any practical size, shape, orientation and arrangement of openings, although of course at least some of the openings must be aligned with at least some of the protrusions, and ideally the protrusions will fit snugly within the openings to avoid tearing of the openings. The inner and outer layers can advantageously have different chemical compositions. The inner layer, for example, can be tougher, while the outer layer could be more stretchable. | 10-16-2008 |
20080282577 | Disposible Ice Patch For Shoes - The present invention relates to a disposable ice patch for shoes that can be temporarily affixed to the sole of a shoe by means of an adhesive. The patch includes flat and rectangular panel with a plurality of opposite surface layers disposed thereon. The first of the plurality of surface layers includes an adhesive that is protected by a removable thin plastic film and allows the patch to be instantly affixed to the sole of a shoe. The second of the plurality of surface layers includes an abrasive gripping surface that provides extra traction in slippery conditions such as ice or snow. The ice patch has a thickness of ⅛ of an inch to ensure that the abrasives gripping surface comes in contact with the slippery surface prior to the sole of the shoe in order that slipping will be prevented. | 11-20-2008 |
20080295357 | Insulating Boot Cover - An insulating footwear cover is provided for fitting over an article of footwear to shield same from outdoor elements. The cover includes an upper, and a wear-resistant sole portion extending beneath the bottom of the boot or shoe. The sole portion additionally overlaps a portion of the sides of the upper providing a wear-resistant patch over areas of the cover that are most susceptible to wear. | 12-04-2008 |
20080301973 | NON-SLIP SHOE COVER FOR VARIOUS SLIPPERY CONDITIONS SUCH AS SNOW, GOLF, FISHING AND THE LIKE - A non-slip shoe cover includes a body, a toe cap and a holding member. The body has a sole, multiple protrusions and multiple studs. The sole has a bottom, a front section, a rear section and a cutout defined between the front section and the rear section. The protrusions are formed integrally on the front section and the rear section of the sole and protrude out from the bottom of the sole. The studs are mounted on the front section and the rear section of the sole and protrude out from the bottom of the sole. The toe cap is formed integrally on the front section of the sole. The holding member is formed integrally on the rear section of the sole. | 12-11-2008 |
20090025253 | Footwear Cover - A cover for footwear is provided. The cover includes a main body portion, a handle portion and a sole portion. The main body includes an edge defining an opening. The handle portion is located adjacent the opening and includes an aperture whereby a wearer can reach through the aperture to grasp the handle. The sole portion is operably coupled to the main body portion. The main body portion and the sole portion define an interior space which is sized to receive a piece of footwear. | 01-29-2009 |
20090056163 | Overshoe unit for indoor use - An overshoe unit for indoor use made up of soft, flexible yet durable material consisting of a sole component, walling circumferentially affixed thereto, an overarching roofing component affixed to lateral portions of the walling and flexible anchoring flange components with upwardly inclined extension components extending from the topsides thereof, with all anchoring flange components and upwardly inclined extension components being affixable to the inner aspect of the roofing component with each flexible anchoring flange component being featured by the presence of upwardly inclined slits in each, thereby serving to create flexible fingerlike extensions in each, all functioning to dependably, hold the overshoe unit about footwear inserted therein and with a tail component posteriorly affixed thereto. | 03-05-2009 |
20090126223 | Form fitting cover for high heel shoes - A shoe cover for high heel shoes has a body comprising a waterproof expandable elastic rubber or other flexible material in a shape of a high heel shoe, the body shaped to form fit and cover an outside of the high heel shoe. The body includes an expandable form fitting front portion, two expandable form fitting lateral side portions, a form fitting back portion, a slip-resistant textured form fitting underside portion, a reinforced rim portion, and an expandable form fitting elongate heel portion. | 05-21-2009 |
20090235556 | Footwear Cover - A footwear cover arranged to receive footwear article therein comprises a sole portion, a toe portion and a heel portion. Each of the toe and heel portions comprises a vertical wall portion in which the toe portion further comprises an upper resilient portion extending inwardly to receive the toe of the footwear article thereunder and the heel portion further comprises a plurality of horizontal ridges extending inwardly to engage the heel of the footwear article. The ridges terminate at respective inner free edges lying in a generally common vertical plane. | 09-24-2009 |
20100000120 | HEEL STABILIZER - The present invention relates to heel stabilizing technology that can be used on many kinds of footwear. This heel stabilizing technology can be incorporated during manufacture of the footwear. This heel stabilizing technology can also be manufactured as a separate component, and then added to many kinds of footwear. The heel stabilizer of the present invention increases the stability of the wearer when walking by minimizing the side-to-side teetering a person experiences when wearing flat heels to any height heel shoe, sneakers, boot, overshoe, galoshes or any combination thereof. Implementation of the heel stabilizing technology results in the heel of the footwear being set to a raised position and then flexed downward at heel strike. The resulting vertical stretch at the heel helps lessen side-to-side teetering of the wearer and thereby increases stability. The disclosed heel stabilizer includes at least one anchoring means, at least one heel lift means, a stretch segment, and a sole. An alternative embodiment includes an upper that conceals the structural features of the overshoe; a sole; a stay to center and stabilize the foot atop the shoe; and a well in the sole's heel to receive the high heel and the bottom of the stay component or, in an alternative embodiment, a hole in the sole so that the high heel and the bottom of the stay component penetrates the hole to form a watertight joint, the protruding heel cup then forms the visible sole of the overshoe. | 01-07-2010 |
20100107440 | Women's shoe cover - Three separate models for retaining a women's shoe cover for high heeled and/or fashion shoe apparel and other footwear of various shapes and sizes within an expanding shoe cover, to protect, cover, encase, and improve shoe apparels longevity from environmental weather conditions is disclosed. All three models are manufactured with an elastic rubber-like material which is pliable for shoe cover elasticity, while utilizing a compliant material allowing for multiple colors and translucence. The three separate models vary, while having a sole, a toe portion, an upper portion with an inside portion, and exterior portions adjoined with the heel portion for one continuous integral unit. | 05-06-2010 |
20100257749 | SHOE-COVER DISPENSER - A shoe-cover dispenser is described, including, for example, features that facilitate the simultaneous loading of multiple shoe covers and/or features that prevent incomplete release of shoe covers. The shoe-cover dispenser can include a shell and a removable shoe-cover cartridge sized to fit within the shell. The removable shoe-cover cartridge can be configured to releasably hold a plurality of shoe covers, such as by releasably holding three or more clips attached to an elastic element of each shoe cover. These clips can be preloaded into the removable shoe-cover cartridge prior to delivery to an end-user. Release of a shoe cover can be initiated by downward movement of a foot pad. To prevent tilting of the foot pad, the shell can include a guide plate substantially abutting a substantially vertical side of the foot pad and/or an alignment rod positioned within a substantially vertical hole in the foot pad. | 10-14-2010 |
20110209358 | OPEN BOTTOM STRETCHABLE SHOE COVER - Disclosed herein is a shoe cover which has an open ended bottom. When the shoe cover made from stretchable fabric is placed over a shoe, the top portion of the shoe is covered while the sole of the shoe is exposed. An opening at the top allows for the foot to have access to the shoe and at the bottom so the sole will have traction. A band of stretch material secures the cover across the instep and around the bottom edge of the shoe with no slip strips. | 09-01-2011 |
20110258874 | Disposable and/or camouflage scent encapsulating adsorption system interchangeably positionable about shoes, boots and feet further providing odor, barrier and/or contaminate protection during storage and use - Scent adsorbing disposable and adjustable encapsulating foot/shoe/boot cover system for various hunters, photographers, military and medical personnel, paintball or other activities offering concealment and/or prevention of odorous detection by animals or protection from dangerous materials such as bacteria, viruses and the like when encountering animals, people or other. The cover may be solid in color or be camouflaged with various colored patterns and may be imprinted with indicia such as logos or advertisements. The cover being comprised of at least a layer of breathable material containing an odor adsorption means such as activated carbon or other; and may further be comprised of a water resistant or water-proof layer or shell enabling the user to position said product about a shoe, boot or the foot area of the user while performing an activity such as but not limited to hunting or during storage or travel. | 10-27-2011 |
20120060389 | Safety Overshoe - An overshoe has a hollow front part open at the rear so that the shoe is engaged therein, and a band to be passed behind the heel of the shoe. The band is structurally separate from the front part and connected thereto. | 03-15-2012 |
20120210600 | ANTISKID OVERSHOE - An antiskid overshoe suitable for being reversibly secured to a shoe. The antiskid overshoe includes a net made of a textile material. The net includes cords produced by knitting, the cords combining to define meshes of the net suitable for forming cleats. Both ends of the net arc encapsulated in a strap, each defining a closed loop, through which an elastic cord passes, the elastic cord further passing through the meshes defined at the two side edges of the net. | 08-23-2012 |
20130042501 | Disposable Protective Footwear Cover - The present invention provides a disposable footwear cover suitable for used in critical manufacturing environments, sterile environments, and industrial clean rooms. The disposable footwear cover will protect both the environment in which it is used while providing durable protection to the user. | 02-21-2013 |
20130074363 | DETACHABLE SHOE PROTECTOR - A detachable, flexible shoe protector is disclosed cover for protecting shoes against inclement weather conditions and for protecting carpet and indoor flooring from dirt carried in on shoes used outdoors. In various embodiments, the shoe protectors may be fabricated from transparent or translucent polymers such that the aesthetic appearance of the underlying shoe is still visible. The rigidity and/or thickness of the shoe protector vary from one embodiment to another depending upon the intended use of that embodiment. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise tread to minimize slipping between the shoe protector and an underlying floor or subgrade. Various embodiments of the shoe protector comprise a forward lip and/or an aft cantilevered tab to facilitate ease of use. The shoe cover has a front portion, a rear portion and a sole portion. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081303 | ORTHOPEDIC CUSHIONING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a shoe-cover system. The shoe-cover system includes a flexible shoe cover sized to substantially envelope an outside shoe and a cushion member disposed within, and along a bottom aspect of, the shoe cover. The cushion member is sized to receive the outside shoe. The shoe cover secures the cushion member to the outside shoe and the cushion member is isolated from contaminants by the shoe cover. The cushion member reduces discomfort in a wearer's feet. | 04-04-2013 |
20130180127 | OVERSHOE FOR HIGH-HEELED FOOTWEAR - The present invention provides for various embodiments of overshoes. Specifically, in one embodiment, an overshoe for high-heeled footwear is provided. The overshoe includes an upper compartment, a forefoot region, a heel region, a flexible and durable outsole, and a zipper. The upper compartment can be configured for receiving high-heeled footwear and can be made from a stretchable water-resistant material. The forefoot region can be configured for receiving the forefoot of the high-heeled footwear and the heel region is configured for receiving the high-heel of the high-heeled footwear. The heel region can include an integrated support structure therein. The flexible and durable outsole can include a first outsole connected to the forefoot region and a second outsole connected to the heel region and the zipper can be disposed within the upper compartment. | 07-18-2013 |
20130263468 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHOE-COVER - An interchangeable, reversible and washable shoe-cover to be used with high-heeled, platform, non-platform and flat shoes is provided. The cover includes a substantially resilient covering means that includes a first projection formed at a first end of the covering means, a first opening formed at a second end of the covering means; and a second opening formed between the first and second ends of the covering means. The first opening is capable of receiving the shoe such that the projecting heel extends outwardly by way of the second opening and the toe area is covered by means of the first projection upon insertion of the shoe in the cover. | 10-10-2013 |
20140096410 | Water Protective Overshoe for Heels and Flats - A water-resistant overshoe is disclosed. This overshoe is designed to be worn over the wearer's shoe and has a front and a back extendable means such as a gusset, a series of convolutes or ruffles, or similar structure, that can expand to accommodate a range of shoe styles with a range of heel heights. In one preferred embodiment, a securing means, such as a belt, is located near the opening of the overshoe that can largely close the overshoe around the wearer's ankle. | 04-10-2014 |
20140109437 | BOOT COVERS FOR BIG GAME HUNTING AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A method and apparatus for hunting big game animals using boot covers of the type used in hospital surgery rooms to keep odors from a hunters boots from being transmitted to the ground or by wind currents. The boot covers are ideally treated with substances that are naturally occurring in the area where the big game are being hunted, examples being cedar oil, corn oil, soybean oil, acorn oil and/or urine from the species of big game animal being hunted. | 04-24-2014 |
20140137430 | Water-proof Protective Shoe Covering - A water-proof protective overshoe adapted to be worn over shoes to keep the shoes warm and dry is provided. The water-proof protective overshoe includes a body portion and a sole portion. The body portion may include one or more opening means, such as zippers, and one or more tightening means. The protective overshoes may be quickly put on and removed. The protective overshoe is adapted for use by players on the sidelines of an athletic game or match. | 05-22-2014 |
20140150289 | Reusable Shoe Cover - A reusable shoe cover that allows indoor cheerleading shoes to be worn outdoors without compromising the grip or structural stability of the indoor cheerleading shoe. The reusable shoe cover features an upper casing constructed from a stretchable material, such as elastane. The upper casing protects the upper of the shoe from outdoor elements, while a sole protector of the reusable shoe cover protects the outsole of the shoe, in addition to providing a gripping surface to ensure a user's safety. Both the sole protector and upper casing of the reusable shoe cover are made of flexible materials such that the reusable shoe cover can easily be rolled up, compressed, folded, etc. for storage. The reusable shoe cover can also be provided with a carrying case that is used to store and protect the reusable shoe cover when not in use. | 06-05-2014 |
20140259736 | PROTECTIVE SHOE COVER - A protective shoe cover is disclosed, and includes a sole portion and an upper portion integrally attached to the sole portion. The upper portion includes an opening having a length and width sufficient for receiving a shoe therein. The protective shoe cover also includes fastening means for fastening it to the shoe, whereby a wearer may tighten the opening and encapsulate the shoe in the protective shoe cover. | 09-18-2014 |
20150013180 | ICE SKATE OVERSHOE - An ice skate overshoe that fits over a shoe and enhances contact with the ground, the shoe having a forward toe portion, a rearward heel portion, a sole, and a bottom for engaging the ground, the ice skate overshoe includes an elastomeric sole, an overtoe component, an overheel component, a rigid sole secured to the elastomeric sole, and at least two rigid elongated runners each having an ice engaging edge, where the elastomeric sole, the overtoe component and the overheel component are a single molded elastomeric piece made of flexible, stretchable, and resilient material. | 01-15-2015 |
20150296919 | OVERSHOE COMPRISING AN EXPANDABLE OPENING AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to an overshoe configured to receive a foot wearing an inner shoe. The overshoe comprises an overshoe body which includes a sole portion that is sealing connected with an upper portion. The overshoe further comprises an expansion portion which is sealingly and operatively coupled to the upper portion. The expansion portion is adapted to enable the overshoe body to reversibly acquire an open position and a closed position. When the expansion portion is in the open position the overshoe is configured for receiving the foot and inner shoe and when the expansion portion is in the closed position the overshoe is configured to substantially enclose around the received foot and inner shoe. Furthermore, the expansion portion includes a plurality of accordion style folds which are configured to bias at least in part towards the closed position. | 10-22-2015 |
20160106178 | SHOE COVER - A shoe cover is provided. The shoe cover may cover the upper of a shoe, such as a high heel shoe. A plurality of shoe covers may be provided with different designs and colors. The covers may be interchanged on the shoe to provide different styles of the shoe. | 04-21-2016 |
20160128420 | Wearable Waterproof Shoe Cover - A wearable waterproof shoe cover that includes an impermeable elastomeric sheath adapted to fit over and envelope footwear to protect said footwear from fluids when walking through wet or muddy terrain, said sheath including a zippered pocket disposed thereon into which pocket the sheath involutes in a compact and folded situation for storage and portability. | 05-12-2016 |
20160143386 | Protective Shoe Cover - A protective shoe cover that surrounds and shields an athletic shoe while still allowing the shoe to be seen and identified. The shoe cover primarily comprises a transparent and waterproof layer that completely surrounds the athletic shoe. A break is provided in the forward-facing part of the shoe cover so that it may be opened to admit the athletic shoe (either before or after the user has donned the shoe). Straps, laces, or other closure devices are used to close the break. A durable toe guard is provided on the front of the shoe cover and a durable heel guard is provided on the back. The toe and heel guards may not be transparent and may in fact be translucent or even opaque. A non-slip sole is provided on the bottom of the shoe cover so that the cover may be worn in slippery conditions without danger. | 05-26-2016 |
036700200 | Heelless | 3 |
20090119946 | Boot Cover - A boot cover for covering a boot. There is: a rectangular leg member, having a first zipper portion and a second zipper portion, wherein the rectangular leg member is removably coupled to a leg portion of a boot by zipping the first zipper portion to the second zipper portion; and a conical foot member, having a conical circumference, wherein a portion of the conical circumference is coupled to a portion of the rectangular leg member, creating a heel hole thereby. The conical foot member is removably coupled to a foot portion of a boot by insertion of the foot portion of the boot. There is a locking mechanism to lock the zipper portions. The locking mechanism comprises a clasp. | 05-14-2009 |
20150342289 | ALL WEATHER CYCLING SHOW COVER - A cycling shoe cover is designed to provide maximum protection from the elements such as rain, snow, and cold. It also provides aerodynamic benefit with minimum weight. The cover is flexible unitary made from an elastomer, such as silicone or latex rubber, and is highly elastic and waterproof. The upper part of the cover fits snugly over the cyclist's ankle to prevent water egress into the shoes from above. The lower part of the cover snugly cover and seals to the bottom edge of the shoe without interfering with the cycling shoe's cleat or attachment to the cycle pedal. | 12-03-2015 |
20160081422 | SPORT SHOE COVER WITH CLOSEABLE VENT - A shoe cover comprising: a soft shell adapted to be worn over a shoe to cover at least partially the worn shoe. The soft shell having a front portion covering at least partially an upper toe region of the worn shoe, a metatarsal portion covering at least partially an upper metatarsal region of the worn shoe, and a heel portion covering at least partially an upper heel region of the worn shoe. A cutout is in the soft shell, the cutout having a substantial portion located in a lateral sub-portion of the metatarsal portion of the upper. A closure mechanism closes/opens access to the cutout from an exterior of the shoe cover. | 03-24-2016 |
036700300 | Rubber | 3 |
20090071034 | SOLE ATTACHMENT FOR FOOTWEAR - A sole device or attachment for shoes, boots, athletic shoes, and similar footwear. The device comprises an undershoe attachment made of a lightweight material, including but not limited to rubber or foam, or a combination thereof. The device may come in various sizes to correspond to footwear sizes currently known, and may be of larger size than the corresponding footwear. The device may be attached to the sole of footwear directly by operation of spikes on the bottom of the footwear, or may be secured by one or more straps that extend across the footwear, or some combination thereof. | 03-19-2009 |
20090241369 | LATTICED ELASTIC SHOE COVER WITH CLEATS - Slip resistant covers are presented. An especially preferred slip-resistant cover includes an elastic shoe cover comprising a latticed surface that allows the shoe cover to stretch further than would ordinarily be possible if the shoe cover had a uniform thickness. Contemplated shoe covers can also comprise cleats on the bottom surface to provide slip resistance. | 10-01-2009 |
20120011740 | RAINPROOF SHOE COVER PAIR CAPABLE OF BEING RAPIDLY PUT ON AND TAKEN OFF - A rainproof shoe cover capable of being rapidly put on and taken off includes front and rear cover sheets that are fused together to form a main body of the shoe cover. A fixture is also fused to a joint of the front and rear cover sheets. Slip resisting elements are disposed on two wings of the fixture. A framing strip is embedded along an interior circumference of the front cover sheet to maintain the profile of the shoe cover. A fastening element is laid on a respective side of the rear cover sheet. By use of the fixture, framing strip and fastening elements, the shoe covers can be formed to cover and maintain their outline comprising the side portion, rear portion thereof and a trunk portion on a user thereof. | 01-19-2012 |
036700500 | Sandals | 7 |
20080222915 | Footwear and Method of Manufacturing Same - A footwear article is formed by providing at least one spent automobile tire having a tread, separating a portion of the tread of the tire, trimming the separated portion into the general shape of a foot and securing the separated portion to a top sole portion. The bottom sole portion of the footwear article has a generally, non-uniform thickness and irregular pattern. The bottom sole portion can fixer have elements of a scrub pattern indicator element, a tie bar indicator and/or a ply fragment visible on an outer edge thereof. | 09-18-2008 |
036700600 | Antislipping | 6 |
20080301974 | Overshoe - An overshoe that covers a footwear structure for protecting a walking surface. The overshoe includes a base and an upstanding portion, which extends around at least a portion of the base. A protrusion extends inwardly from an inner surface of the upstanding portion. The protrusion engages the footwear structure for releasably retaining the overshoe to the footwear structure. | 12-11-2008 |
20090049711 | Overshoe For Running - The overshoe for running is a protective and padded overshoe adapted to be worn over a running shoe or the like in order to provide additional shock absorption and padding for running on hard surfaces, such as pavement, cement and the like. The overshoe is in the form of a unitary body formed from a resilient material. The unitary body includes a sole having opposed upper and lower surfaces, and a peripheral wall extending from the periphery of the upper surface of the sole. The peripheral wall and the sole define an open interior region adapted for receiving the shoe. The overshoe is preferably dimensioned and configured to snugly receive the shoe so that the overshoe is removably secured thereto during use. An additional releasable fastener may be added for further securing the unitary body to the shoe. | 02-26-2009 |
20100139118 | CRAMPON FOR GOLF SHOES AND CLIMBING IRONS - A crampon capable of being worn on general footwear for golf shoes and climbing irons is disclosed, in which because of small volume and light load, the crampon has a cheap and conveniently portable advantage. The crampon includes a spike pad of an elastic material provided with a plurality of spikes; a limb band having first bands extending towards a toe of shoes from two corners of the spike pad and second bands extending towards a heel of the shoes from two corners, the first bands and the second bands being symmetrically formed; a circular-shaped ring band connecting front ends of the limb band and made of an elastic material; a trapezoidal toe locking opening formed by the first bands and a first arc portion of the ring band connecting the first bands; a heel locking opening formed by the second bands and a second arc portion of the ring band connecting the second bands; and front left and right holding portions formed by a third arc portion connecting the first arc portion and the second arc portion; in which the second arc portion formed at a rear portion of the second bands extends in a circular shape, and a heel pad for supporting a heel of the shoes is coupled to the second arc portion via the heel limb band. | 06-10-2010 |
20100251562 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SHOE COVER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a shoe cover. The shoe cover is useful for muffling sound of the wearer. The apparatus contains a padded sole, an encasing material, vertical straps, an attachment mechanism on the straps, and a replaceable cover. The replaceable cover can be substituted when the replaceable cover becomes worn or when a different type of cover is desirable. | 10-07-2010 |
20100257750 | OVERSHOE - A sandal type overshoe for releasable mounting on primary footwear, e.g., a boot or shoe, is disclosed. The overshoe comprises a sole with a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a hindfoot portion. Toe, side and heel anchor pieces are disposed along the perimeter of the sole and accept two removable lace pieces, one of which connects the front anchor piece and the side anchor pieces, and one of which connects the heel anchor pieces to the side anchor pieces. The sole portion has a ground engaging surface that can provide enhanced traction or other functionality. | 10-14-2010 |
20130312278 | ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR AND A CRAMPON - An assembly comprising an article of footwear, such as a boot, and a crampon, the assembly comprising a binding for retaining the crampon on the boot. The binding comprises an assembly device that comprises a first element affixed to the boot and a second element affixed to the crampon, the first and second elements being structured for assembly with one another in two phases, a first phase in which one of the elements guides the other element along a translational movement, from an initial point to a transition point, and a second phase in which one of the elements guides the other element along a rotational movement in the area of the transition point, the first phase and the second phase being mutually exclusive. | 11-28-2013 |