Boots – shoes – and leggings – Boots and shoes – Convertible from one style or color to another
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-22
2009-11-10
Kavanaugh, Ted (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Boots and shoes
Convertible from one style or color to another
Reexamination Certificate
active
07614165
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments provide for an easily interchangeable footwear component, such as an upper portion of an article of footwear. In one embodiment, an article of footwear can comprise a fixed upper portion of an article of footwear, a sole fixedly connected to the fixed upper portion, and an interchangeable upper portion. Both the sole and the interchangeable upper portion can include one or more releasable fasteners, which allow the interchangeable upper portion to be releasably fastened to the article of footwear.
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Kavanaugh Ted
McDonnell Boehnen & Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
Podi, L.L.C.
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