Elastic snap accessory system

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-02
WIKE DOUGLAS
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[0008]It is a general object of the present disclosure to provide a simple means of attaching decorative o

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However, each pair of footwear is usually limited to its appearance at the time it is purchased.
However the removable ornamental object frequently is unintentionally detached when as a person walks and the shoe bends.
However, this approach suffers from a number of significant drawbacks.
First, if the snap is too secure a wearer will be unable to remove the accessory, thus defeating the purpose of the removable ornamental object for a shoe in the first place.
Second, the snap and accessory prevents the shoe from flexing at its natural position, which causes discomfort to the wearer, and the decor

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[0019]At the outset, it should be clearly understood that like reference numerals are intended to identify the same structural elements, portions, or surfaces consistently throughout the several drawing figures, as may be further described or explained by the entire written specification of which this detailed description is an integral part. The drawings are intended to be read together with the specification and are to be construed as a portion of the entire “written description” of this disclosure as required by 35 U.S.C. §112.

[0020]For a variety of reasons, footwear is typically designed to be stylish, comfortable, ergonomic, and / or practical. However, each pair of footwear is usually limited to its appearance at the time it is purchased. The present disclosure describes an article of footwear configured to receive an ornamental attachment so that the article of footwear is not limited in its appearance and so that the ornamental attachment will not be easily dislodged during or...

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An accessory-fastening device for securing an ornamental item onto an article of footwear that is resistant to accidental dislodgment including a sole for contacting the ground mounted to an upper that has a snap hole and a sheet of flexible material having a top side and a bottom side affixed to the upper proximate the snap hole, a snap stud affixed to the sheet of flexible material that extends outward from the article of footwear, and a snap socket which is attached to an ornamental item to removably fasten the ornamental article to the snap stud. The sheet of flexible material that covers the snap hole provides a means of energy absorption and the dissipation of energy caused by the normal activity of a foot bend.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to footwear and more particularly the securing of an ornamental item onto an article of children's footwear that is resistant to accidental dislodgment.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Footwear is typically designed to be stylish, comfortable, ergonomic, and / or practical. However, each pair of footwear is usually limited to its appearance at the time it is purchased. Providing an article of footwear with removable, interchangeable ornamental elements allows a wearer to modify the shoe's appearance. There are a number of ways to attach removable objects (for example snaps, Velcro, buttons, and the like). However the removable ornamental object frequently is unintentionally detached when as a person walks and the shoe bends.[0003]One approach to remedy this problem is to increase the holding power of the snap. However, this approach suffers from a number of significant drawbacks. First, if the snap is too secure a we...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B23/00
CPCA43B23/24
Inventor WIKE, DOUGLAS
Owner WIKE DOUGLAS
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