Patent · US Expired

Sandal having adjustable straps

US5533278A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 1995
Grant dateJul 9, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43C11/1493
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sandal includes a pair of heel posts on a sole, a heel strap between the heel posts, a toe post on the sole, an adjustable toe strap, and an adjustable cinch strap attached to the toe post. The cinch strap has a longitudinal portion which extends longitudinally through a heel cinch on one of the heel posts, and a transverse instep portion which thereupon extends transversely through a heel cinch on another heel post. The adjustable toe and cinch straps ensures a secure, custom fit.

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