Devices and methods for enhancing the fit of boots and other footwear
US-2020046080-A1 · Feb 13, 2020 · US
Adjustable footwear having apertures in sole structure
US11819085B1 · US · B1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11819085-B1 |
| Application number | US-202117143854-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B1 |
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Publication date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
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Example embodiments of the present disclosure comprise adjustable footwear having apertures in sole structure. The one or more apertures extend all or partially between opposing bottom and top surfaces of the sole structure. The one or more apertures are generally configured to facilitate and accommodate adjustability of the sole structure (e.g., in length and/or width).
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We claim: 1. A sole structure for adjustable footwear, the sole structure comprising: at least one aperture, wherein the at least one aperture decreases in size from a top side of the sole structure toward a bottom side of the sole structure to form a wedge shape, and wherein the at least one aperture is configured to facilitate adjustability of at least one of a size and a shape of the sole structure; and a footbed slidable from a rearward portion of the sole structure toward a forward portion of the sole structure in response to the rearward portion of the sole structure being rotated upward by actuation of a pull tab extending at least partially through the sole structure to gather the at least one aperture. 2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture only extends partially through the sole structure. 3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture is a plurality of apertures. 4. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture is predisposed in an expanded position such that adjustability is achieved by selectively collapsing the at least one aperture. 5. The sole structure of claim 4 , further comprising a compressing feature configured to retain the at least one aperture in a collapsed position.
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- A43B13/141Primary
with a part of the sole being flexible, e.g. permitting articulation or torsion · CPC title
- A43B3/26Primary
adjustable as to length or size · CPC title
Plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre · CPC title
Slide or glide fastenings · CPC title
Collapsible or convertible · CPC title
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- What does patent US11819085B1 cover?
- Example embodiments of the present disclosure comprise adjustable footwear having apertures in sole structure. The one or more apertures extend all or partially between opposing bottom and top surfaces of the sole structure. The one or more apertures are generally configured to facilitate and accommodate adjustability of the sole structure (e.g., in length and/or width).
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Fast Ip Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A43B13/141. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 21 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 12 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).