Abstract:
A protector for the associated foot of an associated human person which includes a plastic enclosure dimensioned and configured for enclosing the associated foot of an associated human person, the enclosure having only a single opening dimensioned and configured for entrance and exit of the associated human foot; the plastic enclosure has first and second layers proximate to the opening defining a channel proximate to and surrounding the single opening and a drawstring disposed in the channel enabling the user to snuggly position the single opening proximate to the associated body of a human person. In Other embodiments use other means for snuggly gathering the plastic enclosure to embrace the associated ankle of the user including a strap for snuggly gathering the plastic enclosure to embrace the associated ankle of the user.
Abstract:
A waterproof boot assembly provides waterproof boots that can be collapsed and stored in a storage case while not in use. The assembly includes a boot having an upper end, a lower end, and a perimeter wall extending between the upper and lower ends. The perimeter wall defines a hollow body having the upper end being open. The boot is comprised of a waterproof material. A sole has a top side being attached to the lower end. A first pad is coupled to the boot. The first pad is positioned in and lines the hollow body. A second pad is coupled to the first pad such that the first pad is positioned between the boot and the second pad.
Abstract:
A waterproof boot (10) is provided that has a waterproof upper (14), having a foot portion (16), a leg portion (20) and an ankle region (18) located between the foot portion (16) and the leg portion (20). A pocket (30) Is provided in the upper (14) at an anterior aspect of the ankle region (IS), An expansion mechanism (24) is provided In the upper (14) and is adapted to allow the upper (14) to expand in the ankle region (18). A selectively removable Insert (32) is also provided that Is adapted to snugly fit within the pocket (30).
Abstract:
The present invention describes an item of water resistant footwear (10) comprising an upper (16) resembling, and arranged to be worn as, a shoe. The footwear also comprises a water resistant inner (12) which is arranged to be extendable upward, and subsequently to be lowered. The footwear (10) may be worn similar to a known shoe when water resistance is not required, with the inner (12) lowered and held in place. When water resistance is required, the inner (12) may be extended upward to protect a greater portion of the wearer's leg.
Abstract:
Boots having an appearance indicative of a particular style or construction can be constructed with portions of the boot that have an appearance and characteristics directed toward functionality other than appearance or style. Portions of a boot that are not generally visible when worn, for example, with pants or coveralls, include the shaft or chimney of the upper portion of the boot. The shaft of such boots can be constructed of materials that are generally waterproof or fluid-resistant, making the boot easier to clean and mitigating against dirt, mud, or other soiling factors from adhering to such portions of the boot. In combination with a generally visible portion of the boot, such as the vamp and toe box, having an indicative appearance, such boots allow for a wearer to both present footwear having a particular style and fluid-resistant or waterproof characteristics.
Abstract:
A coated leather, in particular split cowhide leather, has a preferably nubuck-like appearing surface structure. The coating is formed with a surface layer formed with a mechanically and moisture-stable polymer and bonded to the surface of the leather or split leather by a polymer-based bonding layer. The outer layer is notable for inner smoothness and is formed with soft polyurethane. It includes in the non-embossed region microdepressions which are essentially closed in the direction of the leather but are open towards the outside, have an internal width of less than 130 μm and are arranged close-packed to each other in the manner of soapy foam cells. The microdepressions are each separately bounded by thin mutually crosslinked stays which have on the outside a matt or finely fibrous fine-roughness structure surface, and have an essentially semispherical-shaped concave inner surface which faces outward and is smooth. The coating may include two or more layers that are riveted to each other by way of pins or the like that are anchored in pores.
Abstract:
Boots having an appearance indicative of a particular style or construction can be constructed with portions of the boot that have an appearance and characteristics directed toward functionality other than appearance or style. Portions of a boot that are not generally visible when worn, for example, with pants or coveralls, include the shaft or chimney of the upper portion of the boot. The shaft of such boots can be constructed of materials that are generally waterproof or fluid-resistant, making the boot easier to clean and mitigating against dirt, mud, or other soiling factors from adhering to such portions of the boot. In combination with a generally visible portion of the boot, such as the vamp and toe box, having an indicative appearance, such boots allow for a wearer to both present footwear having a particular style and fluid-resistant or waterproof characteristics.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for making a lined waterproof footwear product, and footwear product formed therefrom, are provided. A last, having an exterior surface configured to correspond to the size and shape of the interior surface of the footwear product, is covered with a microcellular lining material. An injection mold comprises shells having a pre-determined configuration to mold an upper portion that attaches to the lining during the molding process. In the finished footwear product, the molded upper portion has a molded foot portion that extends around the wearer's foot and an upwardly-extending molded portion that covers a part of the lining while leaving another part of the lining uncovered.
Abstract:
Embodiments provide a process and machine for waterproofing semimanufactured footwear, clothing items, and accessories. Embodiments also provide semimanufactured products obtained with said process and/or machine. The semimanufactured product may have a three-dimensional conformation with an inner surface and an outer surface. A waterproofing sheath may be formed by superimposing two edges of a semi-permeable membrane, and welding the superimposed edges of the semi-permeable membrane to one another to form a strip and to give the waterproofing sheath a three-dimensional conformation. The semimanufactured product and three-dimensional waterproofing sheath may be arranged on a shaped support with an adhesive between the semimanufactured product and the waterproofing sheath. The semimanufactured product and/or waterproofing sheath may be pressed to bond the waterproofing sheath to the surface of the semimanufactured product.
Abstract:
A coated leather, in particular split cowhide leather, has a preferably nubuck-like appearing surface structure. The coating is formed with a surface layer formed with a mechanically and moisture-stable polymer and bonded to the surface of the leather or split leather by a polymer-based bonding layer. The outer layer is notable for inner smoothness and is formed with soft polyurethane. It includes in the non-embossed region microdepressions which are essentially closed in the direction of the leather but are open towards the outside, have an internal width of less than 130 μm and are arranged close-packed to each other in the manner of soapy foam cells. The microdepressions are each separately bounded by thin mutually crosslinked stays which have on the outside a matt or finely fibrous fine-roughness structure surface, and have an essentially semispherical-shaped concave inner surface which faces outward and is smooth. The coating may include two or more layers that are riveted to each other by way of pins or the like that are anchored in pores.