Boots – shoes – and leggings – Uppers – Closure
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-14
2011-11-29
Patterson, Marie (Department: 3765)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Uppers
Closure
C036S050500, C036S138000, C036S122000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08065819
ABSTRACT:
A hands-free fastening mechanism for releasably securing a user's foot to footwear is disclosed. The fastening mechanism comprises at least one pivotable strap which is coupled to a hinge mechanism which, in turn, is secured to the footwear. The hinge mechanism allows the strap to pivot between an open and a closed position. The strap is further coupled to a lever which is engageable by a user's foot so as to cause the strap to move from the open position to the closed position. When the strap moves to the closed position, a catch will engage, thereby securing the user's foot within the footwear. The footwear may then be removed by using the other foot to apply pressure to a protruding member and then withdrawing the secured foot such that the catch is disengaged and the foot is released.
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Leason Ellis LLP
Patterson Marie
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