Boots – shoes – and leggings – Uppers – Closure
Patent
1980-10-06
1983-02-08
Kee Chi, James
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Uppers
Closure
36136, D 2265, A43B 2326
Patent
active
043720609
ABSTRACT:
The structure of the tongue for use with an article of footwear having a receptacle associated therewith, which is defined by a pair of overlaying members. The overlaying members have their side portions joined together with the lower member having an extended portion or flap, at the upper end thereof. The flap member has a closure element which coacts with a corresponding closure element at the upper surface of the upper overlaying member. The flap when bent provides for forming of the closure elements to cause engagement of one another and thereby close the compartment formed in the tongue. Alternatively, the overlaying members, having their side portions joined together, can be joined together at their upper portion to close the compartment without employing the flap member by closure means, such as a zipper.
Various articles such as coins, keys, etc., can be within the compartment to be securely held therein. The upper and lower overlying members are formed interior thereof with foam like material so as to cushion and enable the user to have comfort and stress free use of the footwear with a tongue of this type. In addition, the upper portion of this tongue, that is the portion opposite to the end affixed to the shoe, extends at least several inches beyond the upper lace line of the shoe, thus providing a portion of the compartment for more bulky articles such as rings or chains without the added pressure of the laces on foot of the user.
REFERENCES:
patent: 601192 (1898-03-01), Woodside
patent: 3018570 (1962-01-01), Bliese
patent: 3537108 (1970-11-01), Daniels
Chi James Kee
MCF Footwear Corporation
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