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Color changeable sandles

a technology of changing sandles and sandles, which is applied in the field of changing sandles, can solve the problems of limiting the consumer's choice of fashion wear, increasing the cost of manufacturing and purchasing, and increasing the cost of both manufacturing and purchasing

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-15
COLLETT ALPHA A +1
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[0010] The claimed footwear and changeable straps are used to change the appearance Of the sandal for wear with regard to color and print designs haveing Application to the sandal. The straps are adjustible for comfort and wear. The Straps clip-in with ease and remove just as easy for change of them. One pair of Sandals made with the color change side flap attachments and the reciever Buckles on them can accomodate several color combinations of the changeable Straps as desired by choice of straps and base side flaps.

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The problem with the prior sandal footwear made with straps is that the straps Are permanently attached to the shoe and accomodate a one design type shoe That is limited in fashion color co ordination to various fashion wear by the Consumer.
This type of manufacture And purchaseing is more expensive to both create and buy, and it limits the Consumers choice for fashion wear.

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[0042] The process of making and useing the “COLOR CHANGEABLE SANDALS”, Is as follows:

[0043] On sheet 1 / , FIG. 1, is a hard bottom sole of the sandal which is the

[0044] Foundation of the footwear. The hard bottom sole may be a pre manufactured Sole that has side flaps for the attachment of the loop. The bottom sole may be one that is a prior sandal bottom design manufactured by Another as long as it has side flaps in the design that will accommodate the loop Attachments for use with straps. For the purpose of this application the side Flap demensions are included as well as the suggested flap design that work Well with the buckle receivers. The material type for the sandal bottom must be strong enough to secure the use And wear of the side flaps and straps by both adults and children.

[0045] It is suggested that a hard bottom be used for this purpose along with a Soft instep sole made of durable material. This creates the maximum protection And safety for wear with the changeable ...

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Abstract

What is new in this applied concept for sandal footwear made with side flap Attachments is the application and use of removable and replaceable Straps that are fitted with clip in buckles attached to strap ends that then connect And buckle into plastic clip in receiver buckles positioned onto the side flaps By a fabricated loop that is attached by sewing to the side flaps. The recepticle Buckles interlock into the receiver buckles that are attached to the side flaps. The purpose of the changeable straps and buckles being to change color designs On a sandal without the manufacture of a new entire pair every time change is Desired. The “COLOR CHANGEABLE SANDAL”, is a do it yourself technique And application that allows the consumer to have a choice in the design and / or Color of their sandal by use of the color change straps. The straps are adjustible By means of velcro on them. A variety of prints and solid colors may be Applied to the sandal by use of the straps. The straps are fitted and designed For safe and comfortable wear and may be applied to men, women, and children Sandal types.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is in reference to the provisional utility application filed on Apr. 23, 2004, being file number, 17513, U.S.P.T.O., 60 / 564,454 and titled, “COLOR CHANGEABLE SANDALS”.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPEMENT [0002]“NOT APPLICABLE”REFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING [0003]“NOT APPLICABLE”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The claimed footwear here in, being “COLOR CHANGEABLE SANDALS” And straps, were invented for the purpose of being able to change the color And / or print designs on a one pair set of sandals at a time by the use of Fabricated straps that are removeable and replaceable. [0005] The side flaps on a sandal bottom have a piece of material made on them. This piece of material is wedged between the bottom sole and the instep Sole of a sandal base. The side flaps have a loop attached on them on the outter Sides that secures the reciever buckle to the shoe. The reciever and loops are positioned...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B3/12A43B3/24
CPCA43B1/0027A43B3/126A43B3/24A43B3/244
Inventor COLLETT, ALPHA A.ROGERS, TUNYA L.
Owner COLLETT ALPHA A
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