US Patent No: 7,328,527
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Shoe strap changing system
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Feb 12, 2008
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Aug 27, 2004
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10/927,417
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Abstract
The shoe strap changing system of the present invention consists of a base shoe, which includes an upper and a sole. The sole includes a slot, which has a height, a width extending from near the heel portion of the sole across the middle portion of the sole toward the toe portion of the sole, and a depth extending from the medial side of the sole to the lateral side of the sole. The position and size of the slot enables various size straps to encircle the upper of the base shoe, thereby providing stability for the user's foot and versatility of the appearance of the base shoe. Since the slot accommodates various size straps, the base shoe may form the basis for a shoe strap changing system. A user can remove a first strap from the base shoe, and place a second strap through the slot. The second strap may have the same or different characteristics of the first strap. Therefore, the shoe strap changing system allows a user to change the appearance and stability of the base shoe by altering characteristics such as size, shape, and color of the strap that encompasses at least a portion of the upper.
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| 6,115,946 Method for making footwear grinding apparatus | 30 | 1999 | |
| 6,158,150 Longitudinal grind plate | 23 | 1999 | |
| 6,151,806 Grinding footwear apparatus including plate with braking surfaces | 20 | 1999 | |
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| 5,392,535 Fastening system for an article of footwear | 38 | 1993 | |
| 5,692,319 Article of footwear with 360.degree. wrap fit closure system | 61 | 1995 | |
| 6,108,943 Article of footwear having medial and lateral sides with differing characteristics | 67 | 1998 | |
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| 6,128,835 Self adjusting frame for footwear | 47 | 1999 | |
| 6,772,541 Footwear securement system | 13 | 2002 | |
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| 6,076,284 Shoe with split sole and mid-section reinforcement | 21 | 1995 | |
| 5,689,901 Footwear with two-piece sole | 15 | 1996 | |
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| 6,128,834 Shoe using a moulded bottom provided with a series of slots for the application of a strap-type closed upper | 32 | 1999 | |
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| 5,291,671 Foot securing device particularly for trekking boots | 44 | 1992 | |
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| 6,792,696 Shoe with interchangeable strap system | 21 | 2001 | |
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| 5,659,978 Footwear having a sole with a toe strapping assembly | 5 | 1996 | |
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| 5,416,987 Speed closure for footwear | 29 | 1993 | |
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| 4,476,639 No lace shoe with adjustable strap fastening mechanism | 41 | 1983 | |
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| 6,393,733 Shoe with arch support | 4 | 2000 | |
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| 5,459,949 Fit and support system for the foot | 24 | 1993 | |
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| 6,151,804 Athletic shoe, especially soccer shoe | 24 | 1998 | |
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| 5,181,331 Shoe with flexible upper material provided with a closing device | 48 | 1992 | |
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| 6,094,844 Shoe pocket and method of use | 33 | 1999 | |
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| 7,028,420 Shoe or sandal having rotatable and reversible vamp, or loop strap | 24 | 2003 | |
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| 6,138,384 Snowboard boot with inner stiffening assembly | 6 | 1999 | |
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| 4,300,294 Article of footwear | 64 | 1979 | |
| 4,314,412 Orthopedic shoe | 66 | 1980 | |
| 4,458,431 Boot for pet animal | 23 | 1982 | |
| 4,461,102 Shoe with interchangeable shoe straps having spring connectors | 53 | 1982 | |
| 4,535,554 Molded footwear | 86 | 1983 | |
| 5,148,614 Shoe closure strap apparatus | 10 | 1991 | |
| 5,526,585 Attachment device for use with a lace-substitute hand-actuable shoe-closure system | 16 | 1994 | |
| 5,819,439 Sneaker for bodybuilders | 28 | 1995 | |
| 5,992,058 Detachable shoe strap system | 33 | 1998 | |
| 6,105,280 Shell for sports shoes | 6 | 1998 | |
| 6,088,936 Shoe with closure system | 12 | 1999 | |
| 6,212,797 Footwear with detachable spat | 29 | 1999 | |
| 6,131,312 Safety shoe with detachable steel toe box | 3 | 1999 | |
| 6,499,234 Shoe system | 9 | 2001 | |
| 6,543,157 Sport sandal | 14 | 2001 | |
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Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
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| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Aug 12, 2015 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Aug 12, 2019 |
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| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |