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US 7,325,337 B2Granted
Stripe changes for footwear
AssigneeU Turn Sports Co. LLC
InventorsDonald R. Cox, Raymond F. Tonkel
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AssigneeU Turn Sports Co. LLC
InventorsDonald R. Cox, Raymond F. Tonkel
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A changeable stripe for footwear, that can be applied to any segment of the shoe, or other clothing, or even a purse or backpack, and includes a changeable stripe that is held by means of a base, or through slots provided within the shoe, so that a pull tab connecting to the ends of the stripe can be shifted in one direction or the other to disclose different surface features of the stripe, to change or vary the coloration or design of the shown stripe. The changeable stripe may be applied directly and integrally into the structure of the shoe component, or it may be held by an independent base structure and applied by stitching or adhesive to the shoe. Each stripe may have pivotal segments that allows for turning of a portion of a stripe, so as to display other coloration. Such changeable stripes can be applied to the surface of the shoe, can be applied over the vamp of a sandal, the vamp of a beach shoe, or to other clothing or items, as desired. The changeable stripe may also be held by D-rings, buckles, or clasps, to the surface of the shoe. Shiftable stripes may be located upon the surface of the footwear, within sleeves, and be shifted to also vary the coloration or design as displayed for the shoe.
Footwear incorporating at least one changeable decorative stripe, to vary the appearance of the shoe, said footwear having outer and inner surfaces, said stripe comprising a continuous band applied through the surface of the shoe, and always remaining contiguous with the outer and inner surfaces of said shoe, the shoe surface having at least a pair of slots, said continuous band being inserted therethrough, said continuous band remaining contiguous against the surfaces of the shoe between said pair of slots, whereby upon shifting of said band, a different portion of said decorative stripe is exposed for observance upon the outer surface of said shoe.
Footwear incorporating at least one changeable decorative stripe, to vary the appearance of the shoe, said footwear having outer and inner surfaces, said stripe comprising a continuous band applied through the surface of the shoe, and always remaining contiguous with the outer and inner surfaces of said shoes, the shoe surface having at least a pair of slots, said continuous band being inserted therethrough, said continuous band remaining contiguous against the surfaces of the shoe between said pair of slots, whereby upon shifting of said band, a different portion of said decorative stripe is exposed for observance upon the outer surface of said shoe.
Footwear incorporating at least one changeable decorative stripe, to vary the appearance of the shoe, said shoe having external and internal surfaces, said stripe comprising a continuous band applied through the surface of the shoe, said shoe surface having at least a pair of slots, said continuous band inserting therethrough, a tab, said tab fasten to the band and capable of being grasped to facilitate the shifting of the continuous band for exposing various surfaces of the stripe upon the external surface of said shoe, there being a plurality of said stripes provided upon the surface of the shoe and which can be shifted to vary the appearance of the shoe during the usage, said plurality of stripes being arranged radially upon the surface of said shoe.
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