A43B23/24

Removable decorative cover for an elevated heel shoe
09820533 · 2017-11-21 ·

A removable decorative cover for a shoe includes a pair of longitudinal side panels adapted to cover opposed side walls of an elevated heel shoe, each side panel respectively having a heel portion extending to a toe portion; a lateral upper toe panel connecting the toe portions of each of the side panels, the lateral upper toe panel adapted to cover an upper wall of the elevated shoe approximate the toe portion of the shoe; a lateral front band connecting to connecting the toe portions of each of the side panels, the lateral front band adapted to extend around the front of the toe portion of the shoe, the lateral front band and lateral upper toe panel providing an open-toe opening therebetween; a closure mechanism carried on the heel portion of each of the longitudinal side panels and adapted to allow each of the heel portions to be engaged and releasably connected by the closure mechanisms along a vertical back wall of the shoe; and a lateral lower panel connecting each of the side panels between the heel portions and the toe portions and adapted to extend below an elevated portion of the shoe between the heel and the toe of the shoe.

STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES
20230168412 · 2023-06-01 ·

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.

STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING STRUCTURALLY-COLORED ARTICLES
20230168412 · 2023-06-01 ·

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.

TATTOOABLE ELEMENT FOR DECORATING FASHION OR DECORATIVE OBJECTS AND HUMAN LIMBS
20220055360 · 2022-02-24 ·

A tattooable element for decorating fashion or decorative objects and the limbs of the human body is provided that includes a polymer layer (2) suitable for tattooing and a reinforcing element (3) of the tattooable layer. The reinforcing element (3) can be an element that is separate from the polymer layer (2) and fixed to the polymer layer (2), or it can be integrated into the polymer layer (2). Optionally, the reinforcing element (3) prevents the needle from penetrating the tattooable element during the tattooing of the polymer layer (2). If used to decorate human limbs, it takes the form of an adaptable elastic tubular sheath.

Regrind polyurethane with glycol or polyol additive
09801431 · 2017-10-31 · ·

A surface element including a recycled polyurethane and a glycol or polyol additive is provided. The surface element has an increased tearability as compared to the recycled polyurethane. An article of footwear and methods of preparing an article of footwear are also provided.

Regrind polyurethane with glycol or polyol additive
09801431 · 2017-10-31 · ·

A surface element including a recycled polyurethane and a glycol or polyol additive is provided. The surface element has an increased tearability as compared to the recycled polyurethane. An article of footwear and methods of preparing an article of footwear are also provided.

Footwear incorporating a tensile element with a deposition layer

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a base layer, a plurality of strand segments, and a deposition layer. The base layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The strand segments are located adjacent to the first surface and extend substantially parallel to the first surface for a distance of at least five centimeters. The deposition layer is deposited upon the first surface and the strand segments, and the deposition layer is joined with the first surface and the strand segments. The deposition layer is applied using a screen printing process. Different inks can be used during the screen printing process to form the deposition layer and an indicia layer.

Footwear incorporating a tensile element with a deposition layer

An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a base layer, a plurality of strand segments, and a deposition layer. The base layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The strand segments are located adjacent to the first surface and extend substantially parallel to the first surface for a distance of at least five centimeters. The deposition layer is deposited upon the first surface and the strand segments, and the deposition layer is joined with the first surface and the strand segments. The deposition layer is applied using a screen printing process. Different inks can be used during the screen printing process to form the deposition layer and an indicia layer.

Article of footwear with interchangeable decorative features
09788595 · 2017-10-17 ·

An article of footwear having a sole member is disclosed. The sole member includes an outsole defining a ground-contacting portion of the sole member; an insole defining a foot-contacting portion of the sole member; and a fastening member coupled to a peripheral edge of at least one of the outsole and the insole. The fastening member includes a body with a hook arm protruding from a portion of the body, the hook arm and the portion together disposed above the insole and defining a discontinuous gap in the body; and a coupling strap with a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end extending outwardly from the peripheral edge and the second end coupled to the portion of the body.

Article of footwear with interchangeable decorative features
09788595 · 2017-10-17 ·

An article of footwear having a sole member is disclosed. The sole member includes an outsole defining a ground-contacting portion of the sole member; an insole defining a foot-contacting portion of the sole member; and a fastening member coupled to a peripheral edge of at least one of the outsole and the insole. The fastening member includes a body with a hook arm protruding from a portion of the body, the hook arm and the portion together disposed above the insole and defining a discontinuous gap in the body; and a coupling strap with a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end extending outwardly from the peripheral edge and the second end coupled to the portion of the body.