Title:
REMOVABLE SHOE COVERINGS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005104886
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
In one embodiment a gaitor interface (20, 26) may be used to connect a gaitor (24) to many different types of footwear (10). The gaitor interface (20, 26) provides a removable attachment between the gaitor (24) and the shoe (10). One part of the gaitor interface (20, 26) comprises a track (20) that can be mounted along the exterior of the shoe (10). The track (20) includes a pair of elongated arms (28a, b) that define an interior flex track (30). Another part of the gaitor interface (20, 26) comprises a connector (26) for attaching to the track (20). The connector (26) has a bead portion (46) that can be slid into the flex track (30). The interlock between the bead portion (46) and the flex track (30) provides a releasably secure connection between the gaitor (24) and the shoe (10). In another embodiment, a convertible shoe (110) having a removable shoe collar (120) is provided. The removable collar (120) may be reversible and may have different linings or covering for the inner and outer surfaces.
Inventors:
MILLER DAVID E (US)
CROWLEY KEVIN J II (US)
LIN TSUI HUA (US)
CROWLEY KEVIN J II (US)
LIN TSUI HUA (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/013432
Publication Date:
April 20, 2006
Filing Date:
April 19, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TIMBERLAND CO (US)
MILLER DAVID E (US)
CROWLEY KEVIN J II (US)
LIN TSUI HUA (US)
MILLER DAVID E (US)
CROWLEY KEVIN J II (US)
LIN TSUI HUA (US)
International Classes:
A41D17/00; A43B3/18; A43B3/24; A43B7/12; A43B7/34; (IPC1-7): A41D17/00; A43B3/24
Foreign References:
| US2552943A | 1951-05-15 | |||
| US2761224A | 1956-09-04 | |||
| US2368314A | 1945-01-30 | |||
| US5065531A | 1991-11-19 |
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