WO1992015213A1

WO1992015213A1 - Decorative boot

Info

Publication number: WO1992015213A1
Application number: PCT/US1991/001491
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dianne Cohn
Original assignee: Dianne Cohn
Priority date: 1991-03-06
Filing date: 1991-03-06
Publication date: 1992-09-17

Abstract

A decorative boot (11, 30, 111) having interchangeable tubular decorative components (16, 20, 116) adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the outer surface of the boot between the top of the boot and the ankle portion so as to leave the heel and toe (15, 14; 35, 34; 115, 114) uncovered.

Description

DECORATIVE BOOT - 1 - Background of Invention This invention relates to a decorative boot . In particular it relates to a boot which has interchangeable decorative components .

Brief Description of Drawings

Fig . 1 is a three-quarter s ide view of a convent ional boot having j oining el ements adapting it to be combined with a decorative component .

Fig. 2 is a three-quarter side view of the boot of Fig. 1 wherein a decorative component has been attached .

Fig. 3 is a three-quarter side view of the boot of Fig . 1 with a di f ferent style decorative component of essential ly the same s i z e and structure as the decorative component shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a three-quarter rear view of the boot of Fig. 3.

Fig . 5 is a three-quarter rear view o f the decorative component for the boot of Fig. 1.

Fig . 6 is a three-quarter rear v iew o f a decorative component for a short boot as in Fig.7.

Fig. 7 is a three-quarter side view of a short boot adapted to receive a decorative component.

Fig. 8 is a three-quarter side view of a short boot to which a decorative component has been attached . Fig. 9 is a three-quarter rear view of Fig. 8.

Fig . 10 is a three-quarter side view of a conventional boot having no spec ial j oining elements .

Fig . 11 is a three-quarter rear view of a different embodiment of a tubular decorative component .

Fig. 12 is a rear view of the assembly of the component of Fig. 11 over the boot of Fig. 10.

Specific Examples of Invention Referring now to the embodiment of Figs . 1-9 , a high leather boot 11 is illustrated, having a toe portion 14 , a heel portion 15 , and upper and median front snaps 12 and 13 . An elongated tubular decorative component 16 adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the boot is fitted over the boot 11 and attached by its snap element 19 to upper boot snap element 12. Decorative component 16 is also preferably made of leather and has a back seam 17 with a decorative j agged edge 18 on its bottom, as^" shown in Fig. 5. The boot 11 with decorative component 16 attached is illustrated in Fig. 2.

In addition to having a s ingle tubul ar decorative component extending from the top of the boot to the ankle section so as to expose the heel and toe as shown in Fig. 2, the decorative component may consist of two portions, 20 and 120, each being somewhat shorter but when overlapped covering essentially the same area as the single component 16. In the illustrated instance, components 20 and 120 are essentially similar in construction but so arranged that component 120 is of a different exterior appearance and is attached to boot snap 13. Component 20 is attached to boot snap 12 and overlaps the decorative component 120. Components 20 or 120 or those of similar construction can be used singly with short boots.

The embodiment illustrated in Figs. 6, 7, 8, and 9 relates to a short boot. Short boot 30 having a toe section 31 and a rear heel section 32 has an upper front snap 31. Tubular decorative element 20 has a rear seam 21, a decorative bottom edge 22, and an upper snap 23. As shown in Figs. 8 and 9 the tubular element 20 slips over the boot 30, and the snaps 23 and 31 cooperate to hold a decorative element firmly in position on the boot.

The basic boot is preferably made of smooth leather. The decorative elements can be made of a variety of flexible materials such as suede shammy or soft leather, can have various indicia or designs printed or embossed thereon, and can also be of different colors. The decorative elements can have a smooth bottom edge as well as a ragged bottom edge and can be adorned with stones, holes, or fringes.

Although Figs . 1-9 illustrate the use of snaps, buttons and button holes can be substituted for the snaps. In such case the bottom hole would be preferably in the boot , and the button on the decorative element. The button hole can have an inner flap to isolate the button from the wearer's leg.

In another embodiment of this invention , as illustrated in Figs . 10-12 , the basic leather boot 111 has a toe portion 114 and heel 115 but no special attachment elements . The decorative leather component 116 has a back seam 117 , a smooth interior surface 121 , and leather-covered clasp elements 119 , 119a, 119b, and 119c dependent from its top edge . The clasp elements can be flexible clips wherein one portion lies on the inner surface of the boot and the other within the decorative component. The clips are preferably covered with soft leather to protect any irritation to the person's leg. Component 116 is sized so as to fit smoothly on the body of the boot from the top edge to the ankle portion , leaving the toe portion 114 and heel portion 115 exposed. The clasp elements hold the decorative component firmly on the boot but are readily released so that the user may quickly change from one decorative component to another. The decorative component is preferably made of a soft piece of leather such as unborn calf skin and lined with a satin-like material which both keeps the leather piece intact and permits it to slide easily over the boot itself.

Claims

Claims 1. A decorative dress boot characterized as permitting the user to read i ly exchange one decoration for another, comprising in combination: a dress boot having an upper section , a toe section , and a heel section , and a readily removable non-elastic tubular decorative component adapted to slip over, surround and attach to the boot, adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the surface of the boot, and extending from the upper edge of the boot to the ankle portion of the boot, thus covering the leg portion but leaving the toe and heel portions exposed ; said boot being provided with a first joining means adjacent the top edge of the boot ; said decorative component having a second j oining means adjacent its top edge and cooperabl e with sa id f irst j oining means .2 . The boot of Claim 1 wherein said boot is a high boot having an additional j oining means spaced below said f irst j oining means ; said decorative component comprising two separate upper and lower decorative non-elastic , tubular one- piece units whose adj acent edges overlap and wherein the j o in ing means o f s a id upper decorative unit cooperates with said first j oining means of said boot, and the joining means of said lower unit cooperates with said additional joining means . 3 . The boot of Claim 1 wherein said boot is leather and said decorative component is suede shammy or leather.4 . A decorative dress boot characterized as permitt ing the user to readi ly exchange one decoration for another comprising in combination: a dress boot and a readily removable tubular decorative component surrounding and attached to the boot, adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the surface of the boot and extending from the upper edge of the boot to the ankle portion of the boot , thus covering the leg portion but leaving the toe and heel portions of the boot exposed ; said decorative component having means at its upper edge for attaching adjacent the upper edge of the boot.5. A decorat ive component wh ich can be readily attached to or removed from a dress boot compris ing : a decorative tubul ar component adapted to l ie substantially smoothly on the surface of the boot and extending from the upper edge of the boot to the ankle portion of the boot thus covering the leg portion but leaving the toe and heel portions exposed and having means adjacent its upper edge for attaching adjacent the upper edge of the boot. AMENDED CLAIMS[received by the International Bureau on 15 July 1992 ( 15.07.92) ; original claims 1-5 amended; new claims 6 and 7 added (3 pages)]

1. A decorative dress boot characterized as permitting the user to readily exchange one decoration for another, comprising in combination: a dress boot having a leg portion, a toe portion, and a heel portion, and a readily removable non- elastic, flexible tubular decorative component adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the surface of the boot and extending from the upper edge of the boot to the ankle portion of the boot, thus covering the leg portion but leaving the toe and heel portions exposed ; said boot being provided with a first j.oining means adjacent the top edge of the boot; said decorative component having a second joining means adjacent its top edge and cooperable with said first joining means.

2. The boot of Claim 1 wherein said boot is a high boot having an additional j oining means spaced below said f irst j oining means ; said decorative component comprising two separate upper and lower decorative non-elastic, flexible tubular one-piece units whose adjacent edges overlap and wherein the joining means of said upper decorative unit cooperates with said first joining means of said boot, and the j oining means of said lower unit cooperates with said additional j oining means .

3. The boot of Claim 1 wherein said boot is leather and said decorative component is suede shammy or leather.

4. A decorative dress boot characterized as permitting the user to readily exchange one decoration for another comprising in combination: a dress boot and a readily removable non-elastic, flexible tubular decorative component surrounding and attached to the boot, adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the surface of the boot and extending from the upper edge of the boot to the ankle portion of the boot, thus covering the leg portion but leaving the toe and heel portions of the boot exposed; said decorative component having means at its upper edge for attaching to the boot adjacent the upper edge of the boot.

5. A decorative component which can be readily attached to or removed from a dress boot comprising: a non-elastic, flexible, decorative tubular component adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the surface of the boot and extending from the upper edge of the boot to the ankle portion of the boot thus covering the leg portion of the boot but leaving the toe and heel portions of the boot exposed and having means adjacent its upper edge for attaching to the upper edge of the boot. 1 Q

6. A decorative dress boot characterized as permitting the user to readily exchange one decoration for another comprising in combination: a dress boot and a readily removable non-elastic, flexible tubular decorative component surrounding and attached to the boot, adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the surface of the boot and extending from the upper edge of the boot to the ankle portion of the boot, thus covering the leg portion of the boot but leaving the toe and heel portions of the boot exposed.

7. A decorative component which can be readily attached to or removed from a dress boot comprising: a non-elastic, flexible decorative tubular component adapted to lie substantially smoothly on the surface of the boot and extending from the upper edge of the boot to the ankle portion of the boot, thus covering the leg portion of the boot but leaving the toe and heel portions exposed.