Rapid-entry footwear having a compressible lattice structure
US11918071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/004
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed is a shoe having a compressible lattice structure in a heel portion to facilitate rapid, easy donning and doffing of shoes. In example embodiments, the lattice structure includes a plurality of interconnected, overlapping, intersecting and/or woven ribs defining a plurality of apertures. The lattice structure has an open position in which the shoe opening is expanded to facilitate reception of a foot of an individual wearing the rapid-entry shoe, and a closed position in which the shoe opening is smaller to retain the foot within the rapid-entry shoe.
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