WO2007096880A2 - Apparel having a replaceable outer layer - Google Patents
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- WO2007096880A2 WO2007096880A2 PCT/IL2007/000240 IL2007000240W WO2007096880A2 WO 2007096880 A2 WO2007096880 A2 WO 2007096880A2 IL 2007000240 W IL2007000240 W IL 2007000240W WO 2007096880 A2 WO2007096880 A2 WO 2007096880A2
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/12—Sandals; Strap guides thereon
- A43B3/122—Sandals; Strap guides thereon characterised by the attachment of the straps
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B1/00—Footwear characterised by the material
- A43B1/0027—Footwear characterised by the material made at least partially from a material having special colours
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/0031—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use provided with a pocket, e.g. for keys or a card
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
- A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
- A43B3/242—Collapsible or convertible characterised by the upper
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags
- A45C3/06—Ladies' handbags
- A45C3/08—Handbags provided with removable or washable covers
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- the present invention relates in general to wearable apparel.
- the present invention relates to apparel whose exterior may be changed by replacing the outer layer of the apparel with an outer layer having a different color and/or design.
- the apparel that one is seen with in public not only influences the impression of others, it also affects one's own self confidence. Often, people choose to wear apparel such as footwear, hand/shoulder bags, eyewear, jewelry, etc. based on the color and/or design of these items in
- US 2005/0016019 discloses a sandal having a sole and interchangeable
- Uppers are coupled to the sole by an arrangement of hooks and
- hook engagers situated at the inner and outer edges of the sole.
- the hook engagers are spring-loaded for allowing the hooks to be secured to and
- the hooks When uppers are not being used, the hooks may inadvertently 'catch' objects and cause damage thereto. Moreover, when uppers are not coupled to the sole, the hooks may bend or break.
- the hooks may bend or break as a result of repeatedly
- US 2003/0233772 discloses a shoe having a plurality of interchangeable top coverings.
- the shoe comprises a base and a removably affixed top covering.
- the top covering is attached by any fastening means, such as
- top covering covers only the forward portion of the uppermost surface of a wearer's foot. According to US 2003/0233772, it would be much more costly, and thus, not desirable, for the top covering to additionally include material for covering the rearward portion of the top covering.
- US 6,931,766 discloses an article of footwear comprising a separable foot receiving portion and a sole portion. A plurality of tabs are distributed around and extend from the outer edge of the foot receiving portion. Each tab has an open center and is bendable downwards for fastening to a
- one of the tabs to decouple from the button, which, depending on the activity that the wearer performs, may cause the wearer to trip and/or fall.
- the foot receiving portion is not a 'one size fits all' item, but a
- shoulder bag having a replaceable outer layer.
- a replaceable outer layer comprising a sleeve that may be stored in a minimal space, when not in use.
- the present invention is directed to apparel with a replaceable outer layer
- a supporting platform with a front face and a back face; and a replaceable sleeve with an inner surface and an outer surface that is mounted on the platform, wherein a portion of the inner surface that may include straps or slits is in
- contact with the front face and another portion of the inner surface is in direct and/or indirect contact with a limb of a user who wears the apparel.
- the sleeve may be made of a seamless fabric or of an elastic spandex fiber.
- the platform may be so shaped to allow suspension thereof by a support protruding from a vertical surface.
- the supporting platform may be the sole portion of footwear, lenses, jewelry, a handbag and a shoulder bag.
- Fig. 1 illustrates a side view of a first embodiment of the present invention, in the form of a sandal, wherein a user is wearing the
- Fig. 2 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the sandal of the present invention, showing one aspect of the groove pattern and the lower portion of the sleeve of the present invention
- Fig. 3 illustrates a bottom view of the sandal of the present invention showing a second aspect of the lower portion of the sleeve
- Fig. 4 illustrates an alternative aspect of the upper portion of the sleeve of the present invention, in the form of a sock
- Fig. 4a illustrates a cross-sectional view of a patch shown in the
- Figs. 5a, 5b and 5c illustrate a schematic view of the second embodiment of the present invention in the form of eyewear, in an assembled view (Fig. 5a) and showing the double lens (Fig. 5b) and the sleeve (Fig. 5c) independently;
- Figs. 6a, 6b and 6c illustrate a schematic view of the third embodiment of the present invention in the form of jewelry, in an
- FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the present invention in the form of a handbag
- FIG. 8a and 8b illustrate a schematic view of the fifth embodiment
- the sleeve that comprises the outer layer is inexpensive and may be removed and replaced with an alternate one, having a different design and/or color, according to the user's desire. When not in use, the sleeve takes up and may be stored in a minimal amount of space.
- a user might "wear” foot apparel, eyewear, jewelry, a handbag or a shoulder bag/backpack.
- outer layer refers to at least a portion of the exterior of an apparel that is at least partially exposed to view, although may comprise a portion that is generally hidden from view.
- the item may be in direct contact with the user's skin (or hair), or alternatively, in contact with an intermediate layer, such as a sock or shirt, which is in contact with the user's skin (or hair).
- an intermediate layer such as a sock or shirt, which is in contact with the user's skin (or hair).
- groove refers to any slot, notch, indent or
- FIG. 1 - 4 and 4a A first embodiment of the present invention, is shown in Figs. 1 - 4 and 4a in the form of foot apparel (referred to hereinbelow as a sandal), and is designated generally by the numeral (100).
- Sandal (100) comprises a
- Sleeve (130) comprises an inner surface (not seen) and an outer surface
- the present invention comprises a plurality of grooves (118), in some of
- first, or lower portion (132a) of the sleeve (130) is in contact with front face
- Sleeve (130) is essentially a "one size fits all" item, and may be produced
- Sleeve (130) is preferably made at least partially of an elastic spandex fiber such, as Lycra ® , and is preferably
- Fig. 3 shows an alternate design of lower portion (132a), wherein the
- webbing of lower portion (132a) is disposed through the various grooves (118) (some of which are hidden from view by the webbing in the figure) of
- the groove arrangement may be different than the patterns shown in the figures herein.
- the periphery of the upper edge (113) of outsole (112) comprises a pair of extension portions (120a), (120b) situated at the ends of each groove (118). Extension portions (120a), (120b) are slightly spaced away from the surface of each groove (118), and disposed toward each other, thereby forming a passageway for sleeve (130) to pass
- Extension portions (120a), (120b) form a narrow opening, or slit to allow sleeve (130) to be removably inserted to the passageway.
- gap (128) may be shaped in any other
- Sock (136) may
- FIG. 4a comprises openings (138) into which a patch (140) may be inserted.
- Patches (140) are preferably situated at locations on
- Patches (140) may be sold in different colors and designs.
- FIGs. 5a, 5b and 5c A second embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figs. 5a, 5b and 5c in the form of eyewear (referred to hereinbelow as sunglasses), and is
- Sunglasses (200) comprise a
- sleeve (230) comprises an inner surface (232) and an outer surface (234). Although inner surface (232) is not seen in Fig. 5a,
- sleeve (230) is in contact with, and surrounds, a portion of the front face (226) of double lens (210).
- a second portion (232b) of inner surface (232) of sleeve (230) is in contact with, and wraps around the head of a user (not shown in the figures), such that the user may wear sunglasses (200).
- the back face (not shown in the figures) of double lens (210) is in contact with the user's face.
- double lens (210) comprises a right lens (211) and a left lens (212), and a plurality of grooves (218a)-(218f) situated along its outer edge (213).
- Sleeve (230), shown in Fig. 5c, comprises a plurality
- (230) is essentially a "one size fits all" item, and may be produced in a
- Sleeve (230) is preferably made at least
- shapes of grooves (218a)-(218f) may vary according to style and/or
- FIG. 6a, 6b A third embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figs. 6a, 6b and
- Bracelet (300) comprises a
- sleeve (330) comprises an inner surface (332) and
- inner surface (332) is not seen in Fig. 6a, it is understood that a first portion (332a) of inner surface (332) is in contact with, and surrounds, the front face (326) of gemstone bed (310).
- second portion (332b) of inner surface (332) is in contact with, and wraps
- the back face (not shown in the figures) of gemstone bed (310) is in contact with a portion of the user's wrist.
- gemstone bed (310) comprise a base portion
- Each gemstone (314) comprises a grooved shape (318) situated at its lower portion.
- Sleeve (330), shown in Fig. 6c, comprises three slits (336) which, when bracelet (300) is assembled (Fig. 6a), are disposed around each respective groove (318).
- sleeve (330) is essentially a "one size fits all" item, and may be produced in a
- Sleeve (330) is preferably made at least partially of an elastic spandex fiber such as Lycra ® , and is preferably manufactured as a seamless material.
- the jewelry may take other forms, for example, a necklace or finger ring. Additionally, the shapes of gemstones (314), including grooves (318) may vary according to style and/or function.
- a fourth, embodiment of the present invention, is shown in Fig. 7 in the
- Handbag (400) comprises a supporting platform in the form of a bag (or,
- Sleeve (430) comprises an inner surface (not seen in the figure) and an
- the front face (416) of bag (410) comprises a plurality
- grooves (418) in which the straps that comprise the first, or lower portion (432a) of sleeve (430) are disposed.
- a second, or upper portion (432b) of inner surface (432) of sleeve (430) is grasped by, and therefore, in contact with the user's hand.
- sleeve (430) is essentially a "one size fits all" item, and may be produced in a wide variety of colors.
- the netting arrangement of lower portion (432a) of sleeve (430) may be produced in a wide variety of designs.
- Sleeve (430) is
- an elastic spandex fiber such as Lycra ®
- Fig. 7 shows just one example of the groove pattern that may be provided on the lower surface of handbag (400).
- handbag (400) comprises a handle portion (not shown) around which upper portion
- handbag (400) comprises an aperture suitable for allowing
- FIG. 8 A fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown in Fig. 8 in the form
- Dress (500) is generally designated by the numeral (500).
- Dress (500) is generally designated by the numeral (500).
- Sleeve (530) comprises at least one removable sleeve (530).
- Sleeve (530) comprises at least one removable sleeve (530).
- Sleeve (530) comprises at least one removable sleeve (530).
- FIG. 8 illustrates
- (530) is essentially a "one size fits all" item, and may be produced in a
- Sleeve (130) is preferably made at least partially of
- an elastic spandex fiber such as Lycra ® , and is preferably manufactured
- the present invention provides an inexpensive solution to the above-
- sandal For example, sandal (100), sunglasses (200), jewelry (300) and handbag
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- Details Of Garments (AREA)
- Outerwear In General, And Traditional Japanese Garments (AREA)
- Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
- Outer Garments And Coats (AREA)
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Priority Applications (6)
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CA002643966A CA2643966A1 (en) | 2006-02-27 | 2007-02-22 | Apparel having a replaceable outer layer |
BRPI0706828-0A BRPI0706828A2 (en) | 2006-02-27 | 2007-02-22 | garment that has a replaceable outer layer |
JP2008555945A JP2009528451A (en) | 2006-02-27 | 2007-02-22 | Apparel with replaceable outer layer |
AU2007219086A AU2007219086A1 (en) | 2006-02-27 | 2007-02-22 | Apparel having a replaceable outer layer |
EP07713265A EP1988792A2 (en) | 2006-02-27 | 2007-02-22 | Apparel having a replaceable outer layer |
US12/280,181 US20090055997A1 (en) | 2006-02-27 | 2007-02-22 | Apparel Having a Replaceable Outer Layer |
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IL173985A IL173985A0 (en) | 2006-02-27 | 2006-02-27 | Apparel having a replaceable outer layer |
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CA (1) | CA2643966A1 (en) |
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US3925914A (en) * | 1973-08-20 | 1975-12-16 | Emery Marcoux | Sandal |
FR2309171A1 (en) * | 1975-04-30 | 1976-11-26 | Friun Etablissement | Sandals with interchangeable tie straps - which match with other fashion garments |
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