Inventors:
Janet A. Paintin - Littleton CO, US
Scott R. Paintin - Littleton CO, US
International Classification:
A43B 11/00, A43B 23/00, A43B 23/26, A43C 11/00
US Classification:
36138, 36136, 36 54, 36 501
Abstract:
The present invention relates to articles with cavities capable of receiving objects as a result of extending an opening into a cavity capable of receiving the objects. For example, the opening in an article of footwear can be extended into the toe box to allow for the easier insertion and removal of a foot. The present invention also relates to systems that permit the article to be secured to the object after it has been inserted.