# US 2012/0066930 A1 · Footwear comprising a two-pieces movable and pivoting strap system, and, process for its manufacturing and/or assembly

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- Number: US 2012/0066930 A1
- Document ID: US20120066930A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/210,469
- Filed: 2011-08-16
- Published: 2012-03-22
- Earliest claimed: 2010-08-16
- Assignees: Grendene S/A
- Inventors: Edson Matsuo
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20120066930A1

## CPC

- A43B 3/105: {characterised by the shape or layout of the toestrap}
- A43B 3/126: {characterised by the shape or layout of the straps}
- A43B: CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR

## Abstract

Footwear and a process for manufacturing footwear, the footwear having a two-piece movable and pivoting strap system, the straps being adaptable to any width or shape of the feet, with at least one outer strap having an injection molded securing member having a non apparent pipette that fits in the sole of the footwear, at least one other strap having at least one coupling aperture to the securing member of the other strap.

## Claims

### Claim 1

Footwear of the slipper- or sandal-type comprising a strap system including at least two straps, wherein said straps are movable and pivoting relative to each other, in which:
(i) at least one strap comprises an injection molded securing member having a non apparent pipette that fits in the sole of the footwear; and
(ii) at least one strap comprises at least one coupling aperture to the securing member of the other strap.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The footwear according to claim 1, wherein said straps are made of plastic.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The footwear according to claim 1, wherein said straps are made of rubber.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The footwear according to claim 1, wherein said injection molded securing member and a coupling means of the strap system to the sole are a single part.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The footwear according to claim 1, wherein one of the at least two straps comprises at least two apertures.

### Claim 6

A process for manufacturing footwear, comprising the steps of:
(i) producing a two piece movable and pivoting strap system;
(ii) producing a sole to which the movable and pivoting strap system fits; and
(iii) coupling one strap of the strap system to another strap of the strap system using at least one aperture present in one of the straps.

### Claim 7 (depends on 8)

The process according to claim 8, further comprising the step of fixing at least one strap of the strap system to the sole.

### Claim 8 (depends on 2)

The footwear according to claim 2, wherein said injection molded securing member and a coupling means of the strap system to the sole are a single part.

### Claim 9 (depends on 3)

The footwear according to claim 3, wherein said injection molded securing member and a coupling means of the strap system to the sole are a single part.

### Claim 10 (depends on 2)

The footwear according to claim 2, wherein one of the at least two straps comprises at least two apertures.

### Claim 11 (depends on 3)

The footwear according to claim 3, wherein one of the at least two straps comprises at least two apertures.

### Claim 12 (depends on 5)

The footwear according to claim 5, wherein said injection molded securing member and a coupling means of the strap system to the sole are a single part.

### Claim 13 (depends on 10)

The footwear according to claim 10, wherein said injection molded securing member and a coupling means of the strap system to the sole are a single part.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

The footwear according to claim 11, wherein said injection molded securing member and a coupling means of the strap system to the sole are a single part.