# US 12,213,559 B1 · Footwear with a compartment for storing a strap > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,213,559 B1 - Document ID: US12213559B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 18/462,650 - Filed: 2023-09-07 - Published: 2025-02-06 - Granted: 2025-02-04 - Earliest claimed: 2023-08-03 - Assignees: Flipsandal Licensing, LLC - Applicants: Flipsandal Licensing, LLC - Inventors: Joseph Chehebar - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12213559B1 ## CPC - A43B 3/126: {characterised by the shape or layout of the straps} - A43B 3/0031: {provided with a pocket, e.g. for keys or a card} - A43B 3/122: {characterised by the attachment of the straps} - A43B 3/128: {characterised by the sole} - A43B 3/24: Collapsible or convertible - A43B 3/242: {characterised by the upper} - A43C 11/1493: {Strap fastenings having hook and loop-type fastening elements} - A43B: CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR - A43C: FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL ## Abstract Footwear capable of changing between a flip-flop or a slide into a sandal includes a sole including a forefoot section, an arch section, and a heel section. The footwear further includes a forefoot strap positioned and extending over at least a part of the forefoot section and being secured to the forefoot section of the sole. The footwear further includes a compartment located in the arch section of the sole, wherein the compartment houses a horizontal strap capable of moving between a first stored position within the compartment and a second raised position outside of the compartment. The footwear further includes a flap portion of the sole, wherein the flap portion covers the compartment and is capable of being lifted to access the horizontal strap in the compartment. ## Claims ### Claim 1 Footwear comprising: a sole including a forefoot section, an arch section and a heel section; a forefoot strap positioned and extending over at least a part of the forefoot section, and being secured to the forefoot section of said sole; a compartment located in the arch section of the sole, wherein the compartment houses a horizontal strap capable of moving between a first stored position within said compartment and a second raised position outside of the compartment; and a flap portion of the sole, wherein the flap portion covers the compartment and is capable of being lifted to access the horizontal strap in the compartment. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, further comprising a gripping element attached to the flap portion. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the flap portion is a cutout in the arch section of the sole. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the flap portion is lifted about a pivot line in the sole. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The footwear of claim 4, wherein the pivot line is provided by a hinge connected to the sole. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The footwear of claim 4, wherein flap portion is seamlessly molded into the sole and bends about the pivot line when lifted. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The footwear of claim 6, wherein the sole is made of a bendable material such that the flap portion returns to a closed state when being released. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the compartment has a first depth and the flap portion has a second depth such that the flap portion sits flush on the sole when the flap portion is closed. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the compartment includes a first fastening element that connects to a second fastening element disposed on the flap portion. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the second fastening element is attached to a bottom section of the flap portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the flap portion is lifted towards the forefoot section and closed towards the heel section. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the flap portion is lifted towards the heel section and closed towards the forefoot section. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the compartment houses at least one terminal end of the forefoot strap. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the forefoot strap is one of: a wide forefoot strap, V-shaped strap, or a Y-shaped strap. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the horizontal strap includes elastic material for adjusting the horizontal strap. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the horizontal strap includes two terminal ends, and at least one of said terminal ends is attached by a buckle, a snap, an adhesive, or a hook and loop fastener to the sole. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The footwear of claim 1, wherein the horizontal strap includes two terminal ends, and at least one of said terminal ends is attached by a buckle, a snap, an adhesive, or a hook and loop fastener within the compartment.