US2004103560A1PendingUtilityA1

Air cylinders for a dynamic shoe fit

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Priority: Nov 29, 2002Filed: Nov 29, 2002Published: Jun 3, 2004
Est. expiryNov 29, 2022(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Anthony S. Hollars
A43C 11/16A43C 11/00
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Abstract

This invention solves the problem of an adjustable and dynamic fit for a shoe. An air cylinder or cylinders act to pull the shoe snug around the foot yet give with walking or running to maintain a snug fit. This improves comfort as well as fit over existing types of closures.

Claims

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         1 . A shoe utilizing at least one air cylinder to secure a shoe on a wearer's foot.  
     
     
         2 . Said air cylinder from  claim 1  utilizing a positive air pressure on a reverse-acting cylinder causing cylinder to shorten.  
     
     
         3 . Said air cylinder from  claim 1  utilizing a negative air pressure on a reverse-acting cylinder causing cylinder to shorten.  
     
     
         4 . Said shoe from  claim 1  comprising said cylinders connected in series.  
     
     
         5 . Said shoe from  claim 1  comprising said cylinders connected in parallel.  
     
     
         6 . Said cylinders from  claim 1  comprising a quick-release attachment at least one end.  
     
     
         7 . Said quick-release attachment from  claim 6  being a commercially available fastener.  
     
     
         8 . Said shoe of  claim 1  utilizing at least one air cylinder comprising a visible cylinder placement.  
     
     
         9 . Said shoe from  claim 1  utilizing at least one air cylinder comprising a hidden cylinder placement.  
     
     
         10 . A shoe utilizing at least one air cylinder to secure a shoe on a wearer's foot in conjunction with traditional closure(s).  
     
     
         11 . Said air cylinder from  claim 10  utilizing a positive air pressure on a reverse-acting cylinder causing cylinder to shorten.  
     
     
         12 . Said air cylinder from  claim 10  utilizing a negative air pressure on a reverse-acting cylinder causing cylinder to shorten.  
     
     
         13 . Said shoe from  claim 10  comprising said cylinders connected in series.  
     
     
         14 . Said shoe from  claim 10  comprising said cylinders connected in parallel.  
     
     
         15 . Said cylinders from  claim 10  comprising a quick-release attachment at least one end.  
     
     
         16 . Said quick-release attachment from  claim 15  being a commercially available fastener.  
     
     
         17 . Said shoe of  claim 10  utilizing at least one air cylinder comprising a visible cylinder placement.  
     
     
         18 . Said shoe from  claim 10  utilizing at least one air cylinder comprising a hidden cylinder placement.

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