WO2005011420A2 - Decoratable shoes - Google Patents
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- WO2005011420A2 WO2005011420A2 PCT/US2004/024505 US2004024505W WO2005011420A2 WO 2005011420 A2 WO2005011420 A2 WO 2005011420A2 US 2004024505 W US2004024505 W US 2004024505W WO 2005011420 A2 WO2005011420 A2 WO 2005011420A2
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- chalkboard
- decoratable
- shoe
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A43—FOOTWEAR
- A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
- A43B1/00—Footwear characterised by the material
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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
- A43B23/00—Uppers; Boot legs; Stiffeners; Other single parts of footwear
- A43B23/24—Ornamental buckles; Other ornaments for shoes without fastening function
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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
- A43B3/0036—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design
- A43B3/0078—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use characterised by a special shape or design provided with logos, letters, signatures or the like decoration
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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
- A43B3/30—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use specially adapted for babies or small children
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- Figure 1 is a side view of one embodiment of a decoratable shoe, and a stick of chalk, in accordance with the present invention
- Figure 2 is a top view of the decoratable shoe of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 3 A is a side view of a second embodiment of a decoratable shoe in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 3B is a side view of a third embodiment of a decoratable shoe in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 4 is a perspective view of a keychain eraser in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 5 is a side view of one embodiment of a decoratable carrying bag, a stick of chalk, an eraser and a key chain, in accordance with the present invention.
- Shoes 8 that people can decorate, and subsequently redecorate, are disclosed.
- the shoes 8 include a blackboard marking surface 10 (illustrated as diagonal lines).
- the marking surface 10 is formed by applying blackboard paint, blackboard vinyl, blackboard adhesive paper, or the like, to the shoe 8.
- Chalk 12 white or of different colors, is utilized to decorate the marking surface 10, such as by writing names of people and/or drawing pictures, such as a heart or a butterfly.
- the shoes 8 can be any type of shoe, such as flip flop shoes 20 ( Figures 1 and 2), platform shoes, platform flip flops, sandals, sneakers, gym shoes, high heels, oxfords, boots, or the like.
- the marking surface 10 can be located on various parts of the shoe, such as on a peripheral surface 24 of a sole 26 of the shoe ( Figure 3A), or on an exposed surface 28 of an upper 30 of the shoe ( Figure 3B). In the case of flip flop shoes or sandals, the marking surface 10 can also be located on an exposed upper sole surface 32 of the sole 26 ( Figure 2).
- An eraser 16 including a keychain 18 is also provided, as shown in Figure 4.
- a carrying bag 40 that people can decorate, and subsequently redecorate, is also disclosed.
- the carrying bag also includes the blackboard marking surface 10 (illustrated as diagonal lines).
- the chalk 12, white or of different colors, is also utilized to decorate the marking surface 10, such as by writing names of people and/or drawing pictures, such as a heart or a butterfly.
- the carrying bag 40 may be a purse, a fanny pack, a back pack, a sport bag, a beach bag, a tote bag, luggage, or the like.
- the marking surface 10 can be located on various exposed surfaces of the carrying bag.
- the carrying bag 40 may include a clear, smear protecting, see-through flap 42, such as of vinyl, acetate, acrylic, Plexiglas, or other clear materials, to cover the marking surface 10, where rub-off of the chalk is a concern.
- An eraser 16 including a keychain 18 is also provided.
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Abstract
Decoratable shoes and method of making and decorating them, are disclosed. The decoratable shoes have a surface and a chalkboard marking surface disposed on the surface.
Description
DECORATABLE SHOES AND CARRYING BAGS FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This application relates to decoratable shoes and carrying bags. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] It has been desired to provide shoes and carrying bags, which can readily be decorated. However in the past, it typically has been difficult to erase the decoration, so that they can be redecorated.
[0003] The present invention is provided to solve this and other problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the detailed description of the preferred embodiment, which is made with reference to the drawings, a brief description of which is provided below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] Figure 1 is a side view of one embodiment of a decoratable shoe, and a stick of chalk, in accordance with the present invention;
[0006] Figure 2 is a top view of the decoratable shoe of Figure 1 ;
[0007] Figure 3 A is a side view of a second embodiment of a decoratable shoe in accordance with the present invention;
[0008] Figure 3B is a side view of a third embodiment of a decoratable shoe in accordance with the present invention;
[0009] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a keychain eraser in accordance with the present invention;
[0010] Figure 5 is a side view of one embodiment of a decoratable carrying bag, a stick of chalk, an eraser and a key chain, in accordance with the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0011] Modifications and alternative embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the foregoing description. This description is to be construed as illustrative only, and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the best mode of carrying out the invention. The details of the structure and method may be varied substantially without departing from the spirit of the invention, and the exclusive use of all modifications which come within the scope of the appended claims is reserved.
[0012] Shoes 8 that people can decorate, and subsequently redecorate, are disclosed. The shoes 8 include a blackboard marking surface 10 (illustrated as diagonal lines). The marking surface 10 is formed by applying blackboard paint, blackboard vinyl, blackboard adhesive paper, or the like, to the shoe 8. Chalk 12, white or of different colors, is utilized to decorate the marking surface 10, such as by writing names of people and/or drawing pictures, such as a heart or a butterfly.
[0013] The shoes 8 can be any type of shoe, such as flip flop shoes 20 (Figures 1 and 2), platform shoes, platform flip flops, sandals, sneakers, gym shoes, high heels, oxfords, boots, or the like. The marking surface 10 can be located on various parts of the shoe, such as on a peripheral surface 24 of a sole 26 of the shoe (Figure 3A), or on an exposed surface 28 of an upper 30 of the shoe (Figure 3B). In the case of flip flop shoes or sandals, the marking surface 10 can also be located on an exposed upper sole surface 32 of the sole 26 (Figure 2).
[0014] An eraser 16 including a keychain 18 is also provided, as shown in Figure 4.
[0015] A carrying bag 40 that people can decorate, and subsequently redecorate, is also disclosed. The carrying bag also includes the blackboard marking surface 10 (illustrated as diagonal lines). The chalk 12, white or of different colors, is also utilized to decorate the marking surface 10, such as by writing names of people and/or drawing pictures, such as a heart or a butterfly.
[0016] The carrying bag 40 may be a purse, a fanny pack, a back pack, a sport bag, a beach bag, a tote bag, luggage, or the like. The marking surface 10 can be located on various exposed surfaces of the carrying bag. The carrying bag 40 may include a clear, smear protecting, see-through flap 42, such as of vinyl, acetate,
acrylic, Plexiglas, or other clear materials, to cover the marking surface 10, where rub-off of the chalk is a concern.
[0017] An eraser 16 including a keychain 18 is also provided.
[0018] While specific embodiments have been illustrated and described, numerous modifications come to mind without significantly departing from the spirit of the invention, and the scope of protection is only limited by the scope of the accompanying Claims.
Claims
I CLAIM: 1. A decoratable shoe comprising: a shoe having a surface; and a chalkboard marking surface disposed on the surface.
2. The decoratable shoe of claim 1 , wherein the chalkboard marking surface is formed of chalkboard paint.
3. The decoratable shoe of claim 1, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is formed of chalkboard vinyl.
4. The decoratable shoe of claim 1, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is formed of chalkboard adhesive.
5. The decoratable shoe of claim 1, wherein the shoe has a sole having a peripheral surface, and the chalkboard marking surface is disposed on the peripheral surface.
6. The decoratable shoe of claim 1, wherein the shoe has a sole having an upper sole surface, and the chalkboard marking surface is disposed on the upper sole surface.
7. The decoratable shoe of claim 1 , wherein the shoe has an upper having an upper surface, and the chalkboard marking surface is disposed on the upper surface.
8. A method of making a decoratable shoe comprising: providing a shoe having a surface; applying a chalkboard marking surface to the surface.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard paint.
10. The method of claim 8, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard vinyl.
11. The method of claim 8, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard adhesive.
12. The method of claim 8, wherein the shoe has a sole having a peripheral surface, and the chalkboard marking surface is applied on the peripheral surface.
13. The method of claim 8, wherein the shoe has a sole having an upper sole surface, and the chalkboard marking surface is applied on the upper sole surface.
14. The method of claim 8, wherein the shoe has an upper having an upper surface, and the chalkboard marking surface is applied on the upper surface.
15 A method of decorating a shoe comprising: providing a shoe having a surface; applying a chalkboard marking surface to the surface; and applying chalk to the chalkboard marking surface.
16. The method of claim 15 wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard paint.
17. The method of claim 15, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard vinyl.
18. The method of claim 15, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard adhesive.
19. The method of claim 15, wherein the shoe has a sole having a peripheral surface, and the chalkboard marking surface is applied on the peripheral surface.
20. The method of claim 15, wherein the shoe has a sole having an upper sole surface, and the chalkboard marking surface is applied on the upper surface.
21. The method of claim 15, wherein the shoe has an upper having an upper surface, and the chalkboard marking surface is applied on the upper surface.
22. A decoratable carrying bag comprising: a carrying bag having a surface; and a chalkboard marking surface disposed on the surface.
23. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is formed of chalkboard paint.
24. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is formed of chalkboard vinyl.
25. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is formed of chalkboard adhesive.
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26. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the bag is a purse.
27. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the bag is a fanny pack.
28. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the bag is a back pack.
29. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the bag is a sport bag.
30. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the bag is a beach bag.
31. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the bag is a tote bag.
32. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, wherein the bag is luggage.
33. The decoratable carrying bag of claim 22, including a substantially clear flap covering the chalkboard marking surface.
34. A method of making a decoratable carrying bag comprising: providing a carrying bag having a surface; applying a chalkboard marking surface to the surface.
35. The method of claim 34, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard paint.
36. The method of claim 34, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard vinyl.
37. The method of claim 34, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard adhesive.
38. A method of decorating a carrying bag comprising: providing a carrying bag having a surface; applying a chalkboard marking surface to the surface; and applying chalk to the chalkboard marking surface.
39. The method of claim 38 wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard paint.
40. The method of claim 38, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard vinyl.
41. The method of claim 38, wherein the chalkboard marking surface is chalkboard adhesive.
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