WO2017207073A1

WO2017207073A1 - Footwear item comprising a device including a tube for storing information or an object

Info

Publication number: WO2017207073A1
Application number: PCT/EP2016/071213
Authority: WO
Inventors: René SMEYERS
Original assignee: Global Secure Sa
Priority date: 2016-05-30
Filing date: 2016-09-08
Publication date: 2017-12-07
Also published as: US20210093037A1; CN109414089B; KR20190032301A; JP2019517313A; CA3025676A1; JP6902054B2; AU2016409297B2; BR112018074954A2; EP3462960B1; PL3462960T3; CN109414089A; MX2018014614A; AU2016409297A1; MX390595B; RU2709161C1; EP3462960A1; ES2821955T3; BR112018074954B1; LU93088B1

Abstract

The invention relates to a footwear item comprising a device for storing information or an object. The footwear item comprises a sole (1) including a front part (201) and a rear part (101), with a hole (2) being provided in the sole (1) that opens onto the front part (200) or the rear part (100) of the footwear item (0). The invention also comprises: a casing (3, 4) inserted into the hole (2) in the sole (1), said casing (3, 4) comprising a duct (3) designed to be inserted into the hole (2) in the sole (1), said duct (3) comprising an opening (153) and being secured in the hole (2) such that the duct (3) is permanently secured to the sole (1); and a cover (4) hermetically sealing the opening (153) in the duct (3) such that the casing (3, 4) is leak-tight, said cover (4) comprising a tube (5) designed to be inserted into the duct (3) through the opening (153) so as to allow the storage of information or an object.

Description

Footwear comprising a device with an information or object storage tube

The present invention relates to a shoe with an information or object storage device and a method of manufacturing such a shoe.

Technical area

According to a first aspect, the present invention relates to a shoe including an information storage device or object. According to a second aspect, the invention proposes a shoe adapted to receive a storage device. According to a third aspect, the invention provides a housing comprising an information storage device or object that can be inserted into a shoe. According to a fourth aspect, the invention proposes a method of manufacturing a shoe.

By shoe we mean any style of shoe (child, woman, man), sneaker, sandal, barefoot, boot.

Indication of the prior art Regarding the state of the prior art, there are shoes with housing for a storage module accessible from the outside.

The publication WO-A1-9311681 discloses a sports shoe which comprises a sole and a receptacle incorporated in the soleplate for receiving and holding a plug-in module in a slideway removably, the plug-in module comprising a battery and circuit elements. electric.

The publication US-A1 -2007260421 discloses another example of a shoe in which a housing element for an electronic module is provided and is accessible from outside the shoe structure, and comprising a housing with a removable cover element.

These structures generally consist of different devices nestable in the shoe and simply attached to the sole. However, we can reproach these shoes with storage device known that they are not intended to prevent dirt or water does not come to deteriorate the housing, and heavy, bulky and unreliable. For storage structures, the assembly and disassembly of such systems takes a long time. In addition, the problems also result in their implementation because these object storage devices are unreliable and do not withstand weather, frost, or high temperatures. In particular, over time, these storage devices can be easily detached from the shoe (in case of frost or high temperatures) or are no longer waterproof.

Implementation difficulties arise in particular for certain storage devices that are not securely fastened to the shoe or that are not completely sealed, which poses certain problems.

In addition, these known object or information storage devices in shoes are relatively easy to open even for a child. In addition, access to information or the object placed in the known storage devices is not facilitated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore clear that there is a need for a system which, to a large extent, makes it possible to remedy the deficiencies which have been encountered in the prior art. An object of the invention is to provide a shoe comprising an information storage device or object.

The invention has several objectives:

- Helping people at risk or unable to communicate crucial information at a specific moment (young children, people with disabilities, people with memory loss, people to identify)

- Allow two adults to be able to communicate elements, information when the person wearing the shoes is not able to help with this process (young children, people with disabilities,)

- Protect against potential aggressions (dissuasive)

The presence of the information storage device or object enhances the feeling of security of the wearer of the shoe.

In this device it is possible to deposit / store an important object or a document in paper form containing information (essential list of survival, identification information)), such as

Name perspnne

Birth date

Personal address

Blood group

Allergy to drugs and foods

Other medical information

Name and contact person (family)

Name and such doctor

Hospital Information

Other information: tattoo, glasses, special signs In this device it is also possible to deposit / store an important object such as for example, drugs, a chip -chips, a GPS plotter, money, a USB key, etc. .

The problem to be solved is to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art and to find a shoe including an information storage device or object firmly secured to the shoe and completely waterproof.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a shoe including an information storage device or discrete object and which offers great ease of implementation while being very reliable and robust.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe including an information storage device or completely waterproof and robust object while being easy to open for an adult, but relatively difficult for a child.

The present invention makes it possible to simplify the handling of the boot in order to facilitate the setting up of the information or object storage device and to anchor it easily and securely in the boot, while making it waterproof and integral with the boot. permanently. Another object of the invention is to facilitate access to the information or the object placed in the storage device. This object is achieved, according to the invention, in that the shoe with information or object storage device comprises the characteristics of the characterizing part of claim 1.

To this end, according to another aspect, the invention proposes a method of manufacturing a shoe with an information or object storage device which comprises the features of claim 24.

More particularly, for this purpose, according to the invention, this object is achieved by the fact that the shoe with information or object storage device comprises a sole comprising a front part and a rear part, in which the sole has a hole with an opening opening from the front portion or the rear portion of the shoe, the shoe comprising a housing inserted into the hole of the sole, the housing comprising a conduit adapted to be inserted into the hole of the sole, the conduit having a mouthpiece and being fixed in the hole of the soleplate to secure the conduit to the soleplate permanently, and a lid sealingly closing the mouth of the conduit to make the housing tight, the lid having a tube adapted to be inserted in the conduit through the mouth and allow the storage of information or object.

This prevents dirt or water from damaging the housing, the lid closing the opening of the hole tightly, while being easy to open for an adult, but relatively difficult for a child. In addition, it provides a strong and waterproof attachment between the sole and the housing, the anchoring means being arranged to allow to permanently secure the conduit to the sole. By fixing the lid on the duct and thus create a resistance that makes the extraction of the lid difficult for a child. This closure system provides a waterproof fastener, easy to open for an adult, but relatively difficult for a child. In addition, this facilitates access to information or the object placed in the tube of the storage device.

Preferably, the tube is inserted into the hole so that it can be removed. By having the tube in hand, it is easier to insert documents or objects into it, and to come out of documents or objects.

In order to insert and fix the tube more easily in the hole of the soleplate, this hole is associated with a conduit preferably closed on one side and open on the other.

In one embodiment of the invention, the tube is fixed permanently or removably on the base of the lid, the tube being inserted or removed manually from the conduit at the same time as the lid. Preferably, the tube is made of a transparent material to be able to see the contents.

In one embodiment of the invention, the tube is removably attached to the base of the lid, the fastener comprising a bayonet closure system formed by flat tabs located at one end of the tube cooperating with grooves located on the base of the cover, flat tabs engaging or disengaging grooves to fix or separate the tube of the lid.

Preferably, the flat tabs are located on the inside face at one end of the tube, and the corresponding grooves are located on the outside face of the lid.

Alternatively, the flat tabs are located on the outside face at one end of the tube, and the corresponding grooves are located on the inside of the lid. In one embodiment of the invention, the mouth of the tube is open and the tube is blocked at the mouth by a removable cap for enclosing and blocking the information or object disposed in the tube, the cap comprising a head of this cap having a diameter slightly greater than the cap body adapted to be inserted into the tube.

In another embodiment of the invention, the mouth of the tube is closed by an end face to obtain a closed tube for enclosing and blocking the information or object arranged in the tube.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the duct further comprises an anchoring means integrated into the duct, the anchoring means being adapted to fix the duct in the hole of the soleplate and to secure the duct and the sole of the duct. definitively.

Preferably, in one embodiment of the invention, the anchoring means is integrated into the conduit I anchoring means and the conduit being formed in one piece

In one embodiment of the invention, the anchoring means comprises asperities on the outer face of the duct to allow the duct to be anchored in the hole of the soleplate so as to permanently secure them, the asperities being in the form of half open to the mouth of the conduit and full to the closed portion of the conduit to facilitate the introduction of the conduit into the hole and then prevent the withdrawal of the conduit.

Preferably, in another embodiment of the invention, the anchoring means comprises barbs on the outer face of the duct to allow the duct to be anchored in the hole of the soleplate to permanently secure them, the barbs pointing to the mouth of the conduit to facilitate the introduction of the conduit into the hole and then prevent the withdrawal of the conduit.

In one embodiment of the invention, the inner wall of the hole in the sole comprises barbs which point towards the bottom of the hole and which cooperate with barbs on the external part of the duct for anchoring the duct to the sole and then prevent the withdrawal of the conduit.

In another embodiment of the invention, the anchoring means comprises a flexible system at the end of the duct located near the closed part, the flexible system comprising a plurality of pointed-shaped elements to allow the anchor to be anchored. led into the hole of the sole to secure them permanently, the pointed flexible elements being adapted to fall back towards the inside of the duct and facilitate its insertion into the hole, and to deviate towards the outside of the duct so to come to freeze in the sole to remain stuck there.

In one embodiment of the invention, the anchoring means comprises glue to reinforce the final fixation of the conduit and the sole. Preferably, in another embodiment of the invention, the lid comprises flexible outer-ring flexible strips adapted to cooperate with the duct whose inner face of the duct is smooth to hold the lid on the duct and seal the case. In another embodiment of the invention, the cover comprises a first fixing portion and the conduit comprises a second fixing portion, the first and second fixing portions being arranged to cooperate together, the first fixing portion comprising a first step of screw on the outer face of the cover and the second fixing portion having a second screw thread disposed internally on the conduit near the mouth, to allow to maintain the cover on the conduit and seal the housing.

Preferably, in another embodiment of the invention, the lid comprises a lever closure system adapted to cooperate with a duct whose inner duct face is smooth, the closure system comprising a lever adapted to act by compression on a joint toric and a locking piece in contact with the mouth of the duct and allow to seal the lid on the duct. Preferably, in another embodiment of the invention, the cover comprises a bayonet closure system comprising two tabs, and the conduit having grooves adapted to cooperate with the two tabs, the two tabs being locked in the grooves by rotation of the cover to allow a robust attachment between the cover and the conduit and to make the housing waterproof.

In another embodiment of the invention, the cover comprises a first fixing portion and the conduit comprises a second fixing portion, the first and second fixing portions being arranged to cooperate together, the first fixing portion comprising a first step of screw on the inner face of the cover and the second fixing portion having a second screw thread disposed on the outer face of the conduit near the mouth, to allow to maintain the cover on the conduit and seal the housing

In one embodiment of the invention, the duct is slightly longer than the hole of the sole and protrudes slightly outside the soleplate in order to allow the lid to be screwed with the first internal thread on the duct with the second no external screw.

In another embodiment of the invention, the lid comprises a rim with the first screw thread on the inside of the lid, the diameter of the sole hole being slightly greater than the outside diameter at the mouth of the conduit to allow the passage of the lid during screwing on the second screw pitch disposed on the outer face of the conduit.

In another embodiment of the invention, the lid comprises means for rotating the lid relative to the sole, the means for rotating the lid comprising a slot provided for the insertion of a screwdriver or a piece of currency to facilitate the screwing and unscrewing of the lid.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the duct is elongated and cylindrical in shape, the hole in the sole being also of corresponding shape. cylindrical, as well as the lid and the tube.

In another embodiment of the invention, the duct is elongate and of oval section, the hole in the sole being also of corresponding oval cross-section, as well as the lid and the tube.

In another embodiment of the invention, the duct is elongated and of rectangular section, the hole in the soleplate being also of corresponding rectangular section, as well as the cover and the tube.

In another embodiment of the invention, the duct is elongate and octagonal in section, the hole in the sole being also of corresponding octagonal section, as well as the lid and the tube. According to a second aspect, the invention proposes a method of manufacturing a shoe with an information or object storage device, the method comprising the steps of: providing a shoe comprising a sole comprising a front part and a rear part ,

• form a hole with an opening opening from the front or back of the shoe,

providing a housing comprising a conduit having a mouthpiece, and a lid sealingly closing the mouth of the conduit to seal the housing,

the housing being of adequate size to be inserted into the hole, the lid comprising a tube adapted to be inserted into the conduit through the mouth and to allow the storage of information or object,

insert the duct into the hole and fix the duct to the soleplate to secure the duct and the sole definitively,

fix the tube on the lid permanently or removably, and

fix the cover on the duct. Preferably, in one embodiment of the invention, the manufacturing method comprises the successive steps of fixing the lid comprising the tube on the conduit, and then inserting the housing in the hole so that the lid closes the conduit and the opening of the hole.

According to another aspect, the invention proposes a shoe comprising a sole, the sole comprising a rear part, characterized in that the rear part of the sole has a hole flat or sloping downwards, according to the shape of the sole. with an opening opening towards the back of the shoe and in that the shoe comprises a conduit inserted into the hole of the sole, the conduit storing the information or objects.

It is also possible to make other variants and have soles with a hole in the front of the shoe with an opening opening towards the front of the shoe, or a hole on the outer side of the rear part with an opening opening outward of the shoe.

It is also possible to insert this hole on the outside of the shoe, across, with opening to the outside of the shoe, in the rear of the shoe. It goes beyond the shoe.

The hole in the shank may be inserted by raising the flange shank up to the base of the buttress, or by increasing the length of the sole.

You can also insert the hole in the buttress by increasing the volume of the neck of the buttress.

In the context of the present invention, a "sole" of a shoe is a part of shoe intended to be located between the foot of the user of the shoe and the ground.

Brief description of the figures

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows. Also, to allow a clearer understanding of the invention will be described below, several preferred embodiments, for example, with particular reference to the figures in the appendix, among which: - Figure 1 illustrates a shoe in an embodiment of the invention,

- Figure 2 shows a side view of a rear portion of a shoe in an embodiment of the invention,

- Figure 3 shows a side view of a rear portion of a shoe in an embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 4 represents a side view of a rear part of a shoe in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 5 represents a side view of a rear part of a shoe in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 6 represents a view from above of a rear part of a shoe in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 7 represents a side view of a rear part of a shoe in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 8 represents a side view of a conduit and a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 9 represents a side view of a conduit and a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 10 represents a side view of a conduit and a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 11 represents a side view of a conduit and a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 12 represents a side view of a duct in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 13 represents a side view of a conduit and a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 14 represents a schematic view of a rear part of a shoe in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 15 represents a schematic view of a rear part of a shoe in one embodiment of the invention, FIG. 16 represents a side view of a duct in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 17 represents a side view of a duct in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 18 represents a side view of a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 19 represents a side view of a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

- Figure 20 shows a top view of a cover in one embodiment of the invention, ^'

FIG. 21 represents a side view of a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 22 represents a side view of a rear part of a shoe, a conduit and a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 23 represents a side view of a rear part of a shoe, a conduit and a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 24 represents a side view of a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 25 represents a side view of a rear part of a shoe, a conduit and a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 26 represents a side view of a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 27 represents a side view of a rear part of a shoe, a conduit and a cover in one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 28 represents a view from above of a cover in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 29 represents a view of a lid with a tube in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 30 represents a view of a lid with a tube in another embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 31 a-d represents a view of a lid with a tube in one embodiment of the invention,

FIG. 32 represents a view of a lid with a tube in one embodiment of the invention, FIG. 33 represents a view of a lid with a tube in one embodiment of the invention,

- Figure 34 a-d shows a view of a lid with tube in an embodiment of the invention.

Embodiments of the invention

The present invention is described with particular embodiments and references to figures but the invention is not limited by them. The drawings or figures described are only schematic and are not limiting. Figure 1 illustrates a shoe (0) in an embodiment of the invention.

The shoe (0) comprises a sole (1), a rear portion (101) is visible in Figure 1. The rear portion (101) of the sole is provided to support the heel of a user of the shoe. The rear portion (101) of the sole preferably comprises a heel. The sole (1) also comprises a front portion (201) which is intended to support in particular the toes of a user. The rear portion (101) of the sole (1) is preferably thicker than the front portion (201) of the sole.

The rear portion (101) of the sole (1) has a hole (2) with an opening opening towards the back of the shoe (0). The hole (2) is preferably located in the heel of the shoe (0). As can be seen in Figure 7, the shoe (0) comprises a conduit (3) which can be manually inserted into the hole (2). The conduit (3) further comprises a lid (4) closing the mouth (153) of the conduit (3). The conduit (3) and the cover (4) together form a sealed housing (3,4). The housing (3 and 4) has a first face, facing the opening (153) when the housing is in place in the hole (2) and a second face, opposite the first face, to close the housing.

The casing (3 and 4) is preferably cylindrical, in which case the casing preferably has a diameter of between 0.5 and 2.0 cm, more preferably between 1.0 and 1.5 cm.

The housing (3 and 4) preferably has a length between 1 .0 and 10.0 cm, more preferably between 3.0 and 7.0 cm, even more preferably between 4.0 and 6.0 cm.

The hole (2) is preferably substantially parallel to the underside of the sole and the conduit (3) is preferably also installed substantially parallel to the underside of the sole, so that the housing (3 and 4) points to the rear in a substantially horizontal direction when the shoe is flat.

The shoe (0) may be a flat heel, heel, high heel, soled shoe.

Figures 7 to 11 illustrate a lid (4) provided to close the opening (153), fully sealed, to prevent water or dirt from entering the conduit (3).

The cover (4) has a first face, turned towards the rear when the cover (4) is in place on the opening (153) and a second face, opposite the first face, and therefore facing the first face of the housing when the cover (4) closes the hole in which the housing is inserted. The first face and the second face of the cover (4) are separated by a length of the cover.

Technical description of the duct and its fixation:

As can be seen in Figure 7, the conduit (3) further comprises a lid (4) closing the mouth of the conduit (153) to form a sealed housing. The lid (4) is arranged to seal the opening.

The conduit (3) may be of various cylindrical (123), oval (223), rectangular (323), octagonal (423) and of different sizes.

As shown in FIG. 8, if the duct (3) is elongate and of cylindrical shape (123), the hole (2) in the sole (1) will also be of cylindrical corresponding shape (122), as well as the cover (124). ) and the tube (125). According to one embodiment of the non-illustrated invention the duct (3) and the tube are of conical shape, and the hole (2) in the sole (1) will also be of conical corresponding shape (122).

As shown in Figure 9, if the duct (3) is elongated and of oval section (223), the hole (2) in the sole (1) will also be of corresponding oval section (222), as well as the cover (224). ) and the tube (225).

As shown in FIG. 10, if the duct (3) is elongated and of rectangular section (323), the hole (2) in the sole (1) will also be of rectangular corresponding section (322), as well as the cover (324). ) and the tube (325).

As shown in FIG. 11, if the duct (3) is elongated and of octagonal section (423), the hole (2) in the sole (1) will also have a corresponding octagonal section (422), as well as the cover ( 424) and the tube (425).

The duct (3) and the cover (4) can be made from any kind of impermeable material (metal, aluminum, stainless steel, any kind of plastic, carbon, rubber)

The conduit (3) is preferably smooth on the inner face (143) to allow the tube incorporating the objects to be inserted and removed easily.

The conduit (3) is permanently fixed in the sole (1) of the boot by anchoring means.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 12, the outer face of the duct has roughnesses (233) for forming a means for anchoring the duct (3) in the hole (1 12,212) of the sole (1 ) and allow to fix the conduit (3) to the sole (1) to permanently secure them. . These asperities (233) in the form of a half-moon are open towards the mouth of the duct (153) and solid towards the closed portion of the duct (353). When the duct (3) is introduced into the hole (2), it slides easily to its bottom.

The asperities (233) then block the conduit (3) in the hole (2) and prevent its removal so that the conduit (3) is secured to the sole (2) permanently.

According to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 12, the maintenance of the conduit (3) in the hole (2) of the sole (1) can be advantageously further reinforced by glue. The duct (3) can be fixed, for example to the sole (1) by another adhesive fixing means, cement, by welding or by other fusion techniques.

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 13 to 15, the outer face of the duct comprises barbs (fins) (333) to form a means for anchoring the duct (3) in the hole (112, 212). the sole (1) and allow to fix the conduit (3) to the sole (1) to permanently secure. These barbs (333) are adapted to prevent the conduit (3) from being removed from the hole (2) after being inserted therein.

As can be seen in Figure 14, the inner wall (102) of the hole (2) in the sole can be smooth and only the outer portion of the conduit 3 contains barbs (333).

As can be seen in FIG. 15, according to another embodiment, the inner wall (202) of the hole (2) contains the same barbs (202) which cooperate with barbs (333) on the external part of the duct (3). to anchor and fix the duct (3) to the sole (1) and permanently secure them.

According to the embodiments illustrated in Figures 14-16, the holding in the hole (2) of the sole (1) can be advantageously further reinforced by glue.

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 6, the duct (3) comprises at the end located near the bottom of the hole (232), a flexible system of several pointed-shaped elements (433), preferably four elements (433). During the introduction of the conduit into the hole (2), the flexible elements (433) which are flexible can fold inwardly of the conduit (3) to facilitate insertion into the hole (2). By then inserting a cylinder (not shown) in the conduit (3), during the manufacture of the shoe, the various pointed elements (433) move outwardly and become fixed in the sole (1) to stay locked and thus fix the duct (3) to the sole (1) and secure them permanently.

According to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 16, the maintenance in the hole (2) of the sole (1) can be advantageously further reinforced by glue. The anchoring means of the duct (3) of the illustrated embodiments can be combined with one another.

The holding in the hole of the sole (1) is further reinforced by glue. According to another preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figure 17, the duct is smooth (133) and is fixed in the hole (2) of the sole (1) with glue. The conduit (3) and the sole (1) are permanently secured only by glue. Description and fixing of the cover on the duct:

Figures 18 to 27 illustrate the cover (4) sealingly closing the opening of the conduit (3) to allow a strong attachment between the cover (4) and the conduit (3) and to make the housing waterproof.

Preferably, the cover (4) comprises a first fixing portion and the duct (3) comprises a second fixing portion, the first and second fixing portions being arranged to cooperate together. This provides a strong and waterproof attachment between the cover (4) and the duct (3).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 18, the cover (4) comprises flexible outer ring slats (1 14) adapted to cooperate with a duct (3) whose internal duct face (3) is smooth. (143). The lid (4) comprises flexible toric strips (114) on the outer face. By inserting the lid (4) in the conduit (3) until contact with the mouth of the conduit (153) and the base of the lid (104), the slats (1 14) can bend slightly, and thus create a resistance that makes the extraction of the lid (4) difficult for a child while sealing the housing.

To remove the lid (4), it is sufficient for the person to pull strongly on the latter with a grip (414) located on the base of the lid (104).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 21, the cover (4) is made from a lever closure system (134) adapted to cooperate with a duct (3) whose inner duct face is smooth (143).

This system (134) comprises a pin (1134) connected between a pad (2134), the lower base (3134), and a lever (4134) at the head (5134). Between these two parts are positioned a rubber O-ring (6134) and a locking piece (7134) in contact with the mouth of the duct (153). When the closing system (134) is in contact with the mouth of the duct (153) and thus the body of the workpiece (8134) is introduced into the duct (3), by pivoting the lever (4134) by 90 degrees relative to the conduit (3), the wafer (2134) approaches the locking piece (7134) and thereby compresses the rubber O-ring (6134). The diameter of the latter increases and thus seals the lever closure system (134) in the conduit (3).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 19, 20, 22, the cover (4) comprises a first screw step on the outer face (214) and the conduit (3) comprises a second screw thread disposed on the internal face. around the opening (243), so as to correspond to the first thread when the cover (4) closes the mouth of the duct (153).

The first screw thread (214) is screwed into the second screw thread (243) when the cover (4) is screwed onto the opening (243) and this screwing makes it possible to obtain a sealed fastener, easy to open for a adult, but relatively difficult for a child.

Preferably, the cover (4) comprises means (164) for rotating the cover (4) relative to the sole (1). This makes screwing and unscrewing easier. The means (164) for rotating the cover relative to the sole includes a slot (164) for insertion of a coin or screwdriver.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 23, the attachment comprises a bayonet closure system (44). The end of the duct (3) contains grooves (443). The lid comprises two tabs (1 144). By coupling the conduit (3) and the lid (4) with a bayonet closure system (144), both tabs (1 144) are in contact with the grooves (443). By pivoting the cover, the two tabs (1 144) are locked in the grooves (443) to allow a robust attachment between the cover (4) and the conduit (3) and to make the housing waterproof.

Preferably, the cover (4) according to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 23 comprises a means for rotating the cover (4) relative to the sole (1). This makes screwing and unscrewing easier. The means for rotating the cover relative to the sole includes a slot for inserting a coin or a screwdriver (164).

In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 24 and 25, the cover (4) comprises a rim (204) with a first internal screw thread (314) and the conduit (213) comprises a second screw thread arranged around the opening on the outer face (343), so as to correspond to the first thread when the cover (4) closes the mouth of the conduit (153), with the conduit slightly longer than the hole of the soleplate and protruding slightly outside the sole (213).

This screwing provides a robust and waterproof attachment, easy to open for an adult, but relatively difficult for a child.

Preferably, the cover (4) according to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 25 comprises means for rotating the cover (4) relative to the sole (1). This makes screwing and unscrewing easier. The means for rotating the cover relative to the sole comprises a slot (164) provided for insertion of a coin or screwdriver.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 26 -28, the conduit (3) is fully inserted into the sole (1 13). At the mouth of the duct (153) the diameter of the hole (132) of the sole is slightly greater than the outer diameter (253) of the hole of the duct to allow the passage of the cover (4) during screwing.

The cover (4) comprises a flange (204) with a first screw thread opposite inside the cover (314) and the duct (113) comprises a second screw thread arranged around the opening on the outer face (343), so as to correspond to the first screw pitch when the cover closes the mouth of the duct ( 153).

Preferably, the cover (4) according to the embodiment illustrated in Figure 27 comprises means (164) for rotating the cover (4) relative to the sole (1). This makes screwing and unscrewing easier. The means (164) for rotating the cover relative to the sole includes a slot for insertion of a coin or screwdriver.

The base of the lid (04) which contains the slot advantageously has a diameter of 3 mm greater than that of the body of the lid.

When the cover (4) is screwed on the conduit (3), the base of the cover (104) is in contact with the sole (1) and thus prevents any dirt, or liquid is introduced between the sole (1). ) and the conduit (3). Technical description of the tube:

According to the preferred embodiments of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 7, 18, 19, 21 to 34, the tube (5) is of elongate shape and is adapted to be inserted into the duct (3) while being fixed on the base (104) of the lid (4).

Preferably, the tube (5) is inserted into the hole (2) so as to be removed. By having the tube (5) in hand, it is easier to insert documents or objects into it, and to leave documents or objects.

In order to insert and fix the tube (5) more easily in the hole (2) of the sole, this hole (2) is associated with a pipe (3) preferably closed on one side and open on the other.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 29 to 34, the tube (5) which is inserted into the conduit (3) can be permanently fixed (105) or removable (205) on the base of the lid (104). It can thus be inserted and removed manually from the duct (3) at the same time as the cover (4). The tube (5) and the base of the lid (104) can also be formed in one piece. When the cover (4) is fixed on the conduit (3), the tube (5) fills the inner part of the conduit (3) end-to-end. The conduit (3) and the tube (5) preferably have a length between 1.0 and 10.0 cm, more preferably between 3.0 and 7.0 cm, even more preferably between 4.0 and 6.0 cm. The tube (5) can be made of different materials such as metal, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon or a rigid plastic material. Preferably, the tube (5) can be made of a transparent material to easily see the contents. The tube (5) can be removably attached (205) to the inner face of the lid (154) so that it can be detached therefrom if desired.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 31 and 34, the removable attachment comprises a bayonet closure system, with bayonets (155, 255) located on the inside face (215) or on the outside face (1 15) of the tube ( 5), depending on whether the grooved openings (preferably having a height of about 0.5 mm) are oriented respectively towards the outer face (354) of the lid or towards the inner face (254) of the lid. For example, if the grooves (254) are open towards the inner face of the lid, one end of the tube comprises two flat tabs (255) located outside the tube. By coupling the tube and the cover, the two flat tabs (255) are positioned between the grooves (254).

By pivoting the tube in one direction, the two tabs (255) are housed and lock under the grooves (254).

As can be seen in Figure 30, the tube (5) can be obstructed at its other end by a removable cap (135) to lock and block the information or objects disposed in the tube (5). The head of this cap (1 135) preferably has a diameter slightly larger than its body (2135) to be easily removed from the tube (5). This removable cap (135) is adapted to obstruct the mouth of the open tube (245).

According to another preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 29, the tube with removable attachment (205) can also be closed by an end face (145) at the mouth of the tube to obtain a closed tube (145). ).

Summary

Part Specification Reference Figure (s)

Shoe: 0 i,

back shoe 100 1 to 6 front shoe 200 1 side outside shoe. 300 2,3,4,5,6

Base sole: 1 1,7

Rear part 101 1,14,15

Front part 201 1

Tail shank 301 4

Tail shank 401 3. buttress shoe 501 3,5,6

Front part

Hole: 2 2,3,4,5,7,14,15 smooth 102 7,14 barbs 202 15

Horizontal 112 1 In Bias 212 1

Round 122 8 Oval 222 9

Rectangular 322 10 Octagonal 422 11

Upper hole diameter with mouth 132 27,28 Bottom of hole 232 1

Conduit: 3 7, 12 to 17,22 inserted totally 113 27 slightly outside insole 213 25

Round 123 8 Oval 223 9

Rectangular 323 10 Octagonal 423 11

Exterior finish of the duct

Smooth 133 17 asperities 233 12 barbs 333 13,14,15

4 pointed elements 433 16

Interior totally smooth 143 12,13,16,17 Interior with screw thread 243 22

no screw outside at end 343 25,27 end grooves 443 23

Mouthpiece leads 153 7,12,13,16,17,22,25,27

Diameter leads 253 27.28

Clogged part of the duct 353 12,13,16,17

Cover: 4 7,22,24,25,26,27,29,30

Cover base 104 18,19,21,26,29 to 34 Cover rim 204 24,26,29,30,31,34

O-rings 114 18

No external screw 214 19,22,32,33 Internal thread pitch 314 24,26 Grip cover 414 18,19,32,33

Round 124 8

Oval 224 9

Rectangular 324 10

Octagonal 424 11 closing lever system 134 21

pin 1134 21

pastille 2134 21

lower base 3134 21

lever 4134 21

bar head 5134 21

O-ring 6134 21

locking piece 7134 21

body of the workpiece 8134 21 locking system by baionette 144 23

two tabs 1144 23 inside cover 154 24,26,31,34 Slide open towards inside 254 31

Outdoor opening slides 354 34

Slot insertion screwdriver 164 20,22,27 Tube: 5 7.18, 19.21 to 27.29 to 34

Tube with Fixed Fix 105

Tube with removable attachment 205 29.3

Connection lid-Tube 305 18,19,21,32,33,34

Tube mounting outer baionettes 115 31

Internal fixing tube baionettes 215 34

Round tube 125 8

Oval Tube 225 9

Rectangular Tube 325 10

Octagonal Tube 425 11

detachable tube cap 135 30

hooded head 1135 30

cap body 2135 30

Closed tube 145 29,32 Open tube 245 30,33

Tube with internal tabs 155 34

Tube with tabs outside 255 31

The present invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described by way of example and shown in the figures. Many modifications of details, shapes, and dimensions can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. The present invention has been described in relation to specific embodiments, which have a purely illustrative value and should not be considered as limiting. The reference numerals in the claims do not limit their scope.

Claims

claims

1. Shoe with information storage device or object, comprising a sole (1), the sole (1) having a front portion (201) and a rear portion (101), wherein the sole (1) comprises a hole (2) with an opening emerging from the front part (200) or the rear part (100) of the boot (0), and in that the boot (0) comprises a case (3, 4) inserted in the hole (2) of the sole (1),

characterized in that the housing (3,4) comprises a conduit (3) adapted to be inserted into the hole (2) of the sole (1), the conduit (3) having a mouth (153) and being fixed in the hole (2) of the sole (1) for securing the conduit (3) to the sole (1) permanently,

and a lid (4) hermetically sealing the mouth (153) of the conduit (3) to seal the housing (3,4), the lid (4) having a tube (5) adapted to be inserted into the conduit (3) ) by the mouth (153) and allow the storage of information or object.

2. Shoe according to claim 1, wherein the tube (5) is permanently fixed (105) or removable (205) on the base (104) of the cover (4), the tube (5) being inserted or removed manually duct (3) together with the lid (4).

3. Shoe according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tube (5) is made of a transparent material to see the contents. 4. Shoe according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tube (5) is removably attached to the base (104) of the lid (4), the fastener comprising a bayonet closure system formed by flat tabs (155,255) located at one end of the tube cooperating with grooves (254,354) located on the base (104) of the cover (4), the flat tabs (155,255) engaging or disengaging grooves (254,354) to fix or separate the tube (5) from the lid (4).

The shoe of claim 4, wherein the flat tabs (155) are located on the inner face (215) at one end of the tube, and the grooves (354). corresponding ones are located on the outside face of the cover (4).

6. Shoe according to claim 4, wherein the flat tabs (255) are located on the outer face (1 15) at one end of the tube, and the grooves (254) corresponding are located on the inside of the lid (4).

7. Shoe according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mouth of the tube is open (245) and the tube (5) is obstructed at the mouth by a removable cap (135) for enclosing and blocking the mouth. information or object disposed in the tube (5), the cap (135) having a head of this cap (1 135) having a diameter slightly greater than the cap body (2135) (135) adapted to be inserted into the tube ( 5).

8. Shoe according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the mouth of the tube (5) is closed by an end face (145) to obtain a closed tube for locking and blocking the information or object arranged in the tube (5).

9. Shoe according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the duct (3) further comprises an anchoring means (233,333, 433) integrated in the duct (3), the anchoring means (233) being adapted for fix the duct (3) in the hole (2) of the sole (1) and allow to secure the conduit (3) and the sole (1) permanently. 10. Shoe according to claim 9, wherein the anchoring means (233) has asperities (233) on the outer face of the duct (3) to allow anchoring the duct (3) in the hole (2) of the sole (1) to permanently secure them, the asperities (233) being in the form of a half-moon open towards the mouth (153) of the duct (3) and solid towards the closed part (353) of the duct (3). ) to facilitate the introduction of the conduit (3) into the hole (2) and then prevent the withdrawal of the conduit (3).

1 1. The shoe according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the anchoring means (333) comprises barbs (333) on the outer face of the conduit (3) for allow to anchor the duct (3) in the hole (2) of the sole (1) to permanently secure them, the barbs (333) pointing to the mouth (153) of the duct (3) to facilitate the introducing the conduit (3) into the hole (2) and then preventing the withdrawal of the conduit (3).

12. Shoe according to claim 1 1, wherein the inner wall (102) of the hole (2) in the sole comprises barbs (202) which point towards the bottom (232) of the hole (2) and which cooperate with barbs. (333) on the outer portion of the conduit (3) for anchoring the conduit (3) to the sole (1) and then prevent the withdrawal of the conduit (3).

13. Shoe according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the anchoring means (433) comprises a flexible system (433) at the end of the duct (3) located near the closed portion (353). , the flexible system comprising a plurality of pointed-shaped elements (433) for anchoring the conduit (3) in the hole (2) of the sole (1) to permanently secure them, the pointed flexible elements ( 433) being adapted to fold inwardly of the duct (3) and facilitate its insertion into the hole (2), and to deviate towards the outside of the duct (3) so as to settle in the soleplate (1) to stay stuck.

14. Shoe according to any one of claims 9 to 13 above, wherein the anchoring means comprises glue for reinforcing the final fixation of the conduit (3) and the sole (1). 15. Shoe according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover (4) comprises flexible outer ring slats (1 14) adapted to cooperate with the conduit (3) whose inner face (143) of conduit is smooth to hold the cover (4) on the conduit (3) and seal the housing (3,4).

16. Shoe according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the cover (4) comprises a first fixing portion (214) and the duct (3) comprises a second fixing portion (243), the first (214) ) and second (243) fixing parts being arranged to cooperate together, the first part fastener having a first screw thread (214) on the outer face (214) of the cover (4) and the second fastening portion (243) having a second screw thread (243) disposed internally on the conduit (3). ) near the mouth (153), to maintain the cover (4) on the conduit (3) and seal the housing (3,4).

17. Shoe according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the cover (4) comprises a lever closure system (134) adapted to cooperate with a conduit (3) whose inner face of duct (3) is smooth (143), the closure system (134) comprising a lever (4134) adapted to act upon compression on an O-ring (6134) and a locking piece (7134) in contact with the mouth (153) of the conduit (3) and allow sealing the cover (4) on the duct (3), 18. The shoe according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the cover (4) comprises a bayonet closure system (144) having two tabs (1 144), and the duct (3) having grooves (443) adapted to cooperate with the two tabs (1 144), the two tabs (1 144) being locked in the grooves (443). ) by rotation of the cover (4) to allow a robust attachment between the cover (4) and the conduit (3) and to make the case waterproof.

19. Shoe according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the cover (4) comprises a first fixing portion (314) and the duct (3) comprises a second fixing portion (343), the first (314) and second (343) fastening portions being arranged to cooperate together, the first fastening portion having a first screw thread (314) on the inner face (314) of the cover (4) and the second fastening portion (243). having a second screw thread (343) disposed on the outer face of the conduit (3) near the mouth (153), to allow the lid (4) to be held on the conduit (3) and to seal the housing (3,4).

20. Shoe according to claim 19, wherein the conduit (3) slightly longer than the hole (132) of the sole (213) and slightly protruding outside the sole (213) to allow the screw (4) to be screwed with the first internal thread (314) on the conduit (3) with the second external thread (343).

21. Shoe according to claim 19, wherein the cover (4) comprises a flange (204) with the first screw thread (314) on the inside of the cover

(4), the diameter of the hole (132) of the soleplate being slightly greater than the outside diameter (253) at the mouth of the duct (153) to allow the passage of the cover (4) when screwing on the second step of screw (343) disposed on the outer face of the conduit (3).

Shoe according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the cover (4) comprises means (164) for rotating the cover (4) with respect to the sole (1), means (164) for rotating the cover (4) comprising a slot (164) provided for insertion of a screwdriver or a coin to facilitate screwing and unscrewing of the cover (4).

Shoe according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein

- the duct (3) is elongated and cylindrical (123), the hole (2) in the sole (1) being also of cylindrical corresponding shape (122), as well as the cover (124) and the tube (125) . ;

- Or the duct (3) is elongate and of oval section (223), the hole (2) in the sole (1) being also of oval corresponding section (222), as well as the cover (224) and the tube ( 225) .;

- Or the duct (3) is elongated and of rectangular section (323), the hole (2) in the sole (1) also being of corresponding rectangular section (322), as well as the cover (324) and the tube ( 325) .;

- Or the duct (3) is elongate and of octagonal section (423), the hole (2) in the sole (1) also being of corresponding octagonal section (422), as well as the cover (424) and the tube ( 425).

24. Method of manufacturing a shoe (0) with an information or object storage device, the method comprising the steps of: providing a shoe (0) comprising a sole (1), the sole (1) comprising a front portion (201) and a rear portion (101)

forming a hole (2) with an opening opening from the front part (200) or the rear part (100) of the boot (0),

* providing a housing (3,4) comprising a conduit (3) having a mouth (153), and a lid (4) sealing the mouth (153) of the conduit (3) to make the housing (3,4) waterproof,

the housing (3,4) being of adequate size to be inserted into the hole (2), the lid (4) comprising a tube (5) adapted to be inserted into the duct (3) through the mouth (153) and allow the storage of information or object,

insert the duct (3) in the hole (2) and fix the duct (3) to the sole (1) to secure the duct (3) and the sole (1) permanently,

attaching the tube (5) to the lid (4) permanently (105) or removably (205), and

· Fix the cover (4) on the duct (3).

25. The manufacturing method according to claim 24, further comprising the successive steps of: fixing the cover (4) comprising the tube (5) on the duct (3), and then inserting the casing (3,4) into the hole (2) so that the lid (4) closes the duct (3) and the opening of the hole (2).