Patent classifications
A43B23/24
Structurally-colored articles and methods for making and using structurally-colored articles
One or more aspects of the present disclosure are directed to bladders that incorporate a multi-layer optical film that impart a structural color to the bladder. The present disclosure is also directed to articles including the bladders having a multi-layer optical film, and methods for making articles and bladders having a multi-layer optical film.
Product having a tab with an exposed portion and an imprinted and/or encoded hidden portion
Provided is, among other things, a shoe having a sole that includes multiple layers and an upper attached to and extending above the sole. In addition, the shoe includes a tab having: (1) a first portion, located between adjacent layers of the sole and thus hidden from view, that is imprinted with identification information pertaining to the shoe and (2) a second portion that is visible during ordinary use of the shoe.
Product having a tab with an exposed portion and an imprinted and/or encoded hidden portion
Provided is, among other things, a shoe having a sole that includes multiple layers and an upper attached to and extending above the sole. In addition, the shoe includes a tab having: (1) a first portion, located between adjacent layers of the sole and thus hidden from view, that is imprinted with identification information pertaining to the shoe and (2) a second portion that is visible during ordinary use of the shoe.
DECORATIVE COATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECROATIVE PRODUCTS
An outer surface of a Decorative Product comprising an outer covering layer covering the outer surface, the outer covering layer comprises a UV ink coating layer and an outer protective layer disposed on a surface of the UV ink coating layer facing towards the exterior of the Decorative Product. The UV ink coating layer comprises a plurality of close-packed jewel-shaped elements and the surface of the UV ink coating layer comprises an elongated mesa-like protrusion having a substantially planar top face. The outer protective layer includes an amber varnish layer. The outer protective layer is configured to protect the appearance, color and brightness of the jewel-shaped element.
Interchangeable Shoe Device
The present invention relates to a novel interchangeable shoe device. The device is an improved sandal slide with a foot platform capable of receiving numerous interchangeable, decorative tops. Specifically, the device comprises a foot platform component of varying sizes with a plurality of decorative top components. The plurality of top components are each attached to the foot platform component via hook and loop fastener patches or any other suitable securing means as is known in the art. Users then slide their feet into the shoe device with any of the plurality of decorative top components they choose. The plurality of decorative top components are available in numerous styles, colors, and designs, or any other suitable customizations.
Interchangeable Shoe Device
The present invention relates to a novel interchangeable shoe device. The device is an improved sandal slide with a foot platform capable of receiving numerous interchangeable, decorative tops. Specifically, the device comprises a foot platform component of varying sizes with a plurality of decorative top components. The plurality of top components are each attached to the foot platform component via hook and loop fastener patches or any other suitable securing means as is known in the art. Users then slide their feet into the shoe device with any of the plurality of decorative top components they choose. The plurality of decorative top components are available in numerous styles, colors, and designs, or any other suitable customizations.
STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES
Components of articles that include an optical element that imparts structural color to the component are provided. Methods of making the components including the optical element, and methods of using the components such as to make an article of manufacture are provided.
STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES
Components of articles that include an optical element that imparts structural color to the component are provided. Methods of making the components including the optical element, and methods of using the components such as to make an article of manufacture are provided.
STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES
As described above, one or more aspects of the present disclosure provide articles having structural color, and methods of making articles having structural color. The present disclosure provides for articles that exhibit structural colors using one or more optical elements. The optical element(s) is disposed on a substrate (e.g., the surface of the article) and when exposed to visible light, the optical element imparts a structural color to the article, where the structural color (e.g., single color, multicolor such as iridescent) is visible color produced, at least in part, through optical effects (e.g., through scattering, refraction, reflection, interference, and/or diffraction of visible wavelengths of light). Different optical elements can impart the same or different structural colors.
STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES
The present disclosure provides for articles that exhibit structural colors. The article includes optical stacks that can be incorporated onto one or more components of an article, for example, when the article is an article of footwear, on an upper or sole of an article of footwear. Upon being subjected to abrasive forces, one or more of the layers of the optical stacks are removed, which can alter the appearance (e.g., structural color and/or non-structural color of areas) of the article. In this way, an article may have a certain appearance originally, but can change (e.g., randomly or intentionally) upon application of abrasive forces (e.g., through use or intentionally).