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Sandal and strap assembly

a technology of straps and sandals, which is applied in the field of sandals and strap assemblies, can solve the problems that none of the designs shown in the prior art discloses a flip-flop sandal typ

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-16
CONNER ELEANOR RUTH +1
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[0008]The primary object of the invention is to provide a sandal and strap assembly that lets the user customize the strap design that holds the sandal onto the user's foot and leg.
[0009]Another object of the invention is to provide a sandal and strap assembly that lets the user quickly remove and replace the strap members to create any one of a multitude of designs.

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However, none of the designs shown in the prior art disclose a flip flop type sandal that can easily and quickly allow the user to install or remove decorative straps to customize the decorative effect of the sandal and the appearance of the tied straps as they appear on user's leg.

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[0020]Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0021]Referring now to FIG. 1 we see a perspective view of the sole portion 100 of the present invention. The sole is comprised of a top member 2 and a bottom member 4 that are bonded together with standard adhesive materials. Top portion 2 of the sole is preferably made of flexible closed cell polyurethane foam material. The bottom 4 portion of the sole is preferably made of flexible polyurethane sheet material which has a high abrasion resistance. The bottom portion 4 can have a serrated lower surface to increase traction during us...

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Abstract

A sandal and strap assembly with a sole and a strap portion. The sole has three loop strap retaining members. One loop is located between the user's big toe and second toe. The second and third loops reside on the left and right side of the user's ankle. The sole comprised of a bonded upper and a lower member. Each loop protrudes through a slit in the upper member. The ends of each loop form a T shape which is trapped between the upper and lower sole member. The strap comprised of a single flexible elongate member and is threaded through the first loop in an equidistant manner. The right and left ends of the strap member are threaded through the second and third loops. The remaining ends of the strap are wrapped around the user's ankle and leg and then tied in a releasable knot.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableDESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]This invention relates generally to the field of sandal construction and more specifically to a flip flop type sandal and strap assembly.[0005]Sandals are a common form of footwear and have existed for thousands of years. A more recent form of sandal is known as a flip flop. It is a simple sandal that includes a sole and two straps. One strap travels from a spot located between the user's big toe and second toe and ends at the right side of the user's ankle. The second strap starts from the same location between the user's big toe and second toe and ends at the left side of the user's ankle.[0006]Over the years, various unique modifications and variations of the flip flop have been designed and patented. For example, Shane Kao in U.S. Pat. No. 4,172,330 has sh...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B3/12
CPCA43B3/103A43B3/126A43B3/105
Inventor CONNER, ELEANOR RUTHJOHNSON, KATHERINE LONGLEY
Owner CONNER ELEANOR RUTH
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