Boots – shoes – and leggings – Leggings and gaiters
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-30
2008-09-30
Patterson, Marie (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Leggings and gaiters
C036S001500, C036S100000, C036S101000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11108963
ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment a gaitor interface may be used to connect a gaitor to many different types of footwear. The gaitor interface provides a removable attachment between the gaitor and the shoe. One part of the gaitor interface comprises a track that can be mounted along the exterior of the shoe. The track includes a pair of elongated arms that define an interior flex track. Another part of the gaitor interface comprises a connector for attaching to the track. The connector has a bead portion that can be slid into the flex track. The interlock between the bead portion and the flex track provides a releasably secure connection between the gaitor and the shoe. In another embodiment, a convertible shoe having a removable shoe collar is provided. The removable collar may be reversible and may have different linings or covering for the inner and outer surfaces.
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Crowley, II Kevin J.
Lin Tsui Hua
Miller David E.
Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik LLP
Patterson Marie
The Timberland Company
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