Billet aluminum shoe and boot heel

a technology of aluminum shoes and boot heels, applied in the direction of shoes, top-pieces, footwear, etc., can solve the problems of not being able to have a wide range of designs, and achieve the effect of high polish and minimal weight factor

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-22
CIROLIA JOHN
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[0018] As will become clear hereinafter, the present invention consists of a heel structure having an upper section formed to be rigidly secured to an underside of the heel portion of the shoe or boot, and a lower section formed to be resting on the ground surface when the shoe or boot is being worn. While such a structure is shown by essentially all of the above-noted patents, the heel structure of the invention—whether for ladies' shoes and boots, or for men's shoes and boots—differs in having the heel structure composed of billet aluminum. Having a minimal weight factor, being exceedingly machineable, and possessing a capability of being highly polished (even to the extent of exhibiting a chrome-like finish), by crafting the heel of billet aluminum, almost any design imaginable can be fashioned into the heel. As those skilled in the art will appreciate, such a variety of designs are not generally possible when composing a heel of wood or fabric—either alone or in combination with aluminum or magnesium hollow castings, or with those of other metals where desired.

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As those skilled in the art will appreciate, such a variety of designs are not generally possible when composing a heel of wood or fabric—either alone or in combination with aluminum or magnesium hollow castings, or with those of other metals where desired.

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[0022] Referring to the drawings, the ladies' shoe 10 in all respects includes a heel structure 12 formed to be rigidly secured to an underside of the heel portion 14 of the shoe to rest on the ground. As with the prior art constructions, the upper section 16 of the heel structure 12 is fixed with the shoe in any appropriate manner, and the lower section of the heel 18 contacts the ground directly or through a base plate. In the side and rear views of FIGS. 7A and 7B, respectively, such a base plate is shown at 20, and a top plate which couples the upper section 16 to the heel portion of the shoe is shown at 22. In each of the constructions of FIGS. 1A and 1B, 2A and 2B, 3A and 3B, 4A and 4B, 5A-5C, 6A and 6B and 7A and 7B, however, the heel structure 12 is, in accordance with the invention, composed of billet aluminum—and, because of its light weight, easy machinability, and ready polishing.

[0023] More specifically, in the ¾ view of FIG. 1A and the rear view of FIG. 1B, the billet...

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Abstract

A heel structure for a shoe or boot composed and manufactured of billet aluminum.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0001] Research and development of this invention and Application have not been federally sponsored, and no rights are given under any Federal program. [0002] NONE. REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX [0003] NOT APPLICABLE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Field of the Invention [0005] This invention relates to shoe and boot heels, in general, and to the craftsmanship and design of such heels in a new and fanciful manner, in particular. [0006] 2. Description of the Related Art [0007] As will be appreciated, there exist a number of design constructions proposed in the past utilizing various metals in the manufacture of shoe and boot heels instead of, or in addition to, employing wood and / or fabric, either alone or in combination. Typical are those as follows: [0008] 1. U.S. Pat. No. 1,310,614 shows a heel preferably made of aluminum and cast hollow in at least its upper portion ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B13/34
CPCA43B21/025
InventorCIROLIA, JOHN
OwnerCIROLIA JOHN