MODULAR FOOTWEAR DISPLAY APPARATUS

• US 20130008058A1
• Filed: 06/28/2012
• Published: 01/10/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 07/07/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Elijah Clementy Jasmine
• Original Assignee: Elijah Clementy Jasmine
• Inventors: Jasmine, Elijah Clementy
• Granted Patent: US 9,301,573 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 36/136
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 23/24 Ornamental buckles; Other ornaments for shoes without fastening function
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/34 with electrical or electronic arrangements

Abstract

This invention is a removable module for customization of the display of images, animations or videos on footwear. It may synchronize with other like modules for a more dynamic and broader display across multiple pieces of footwear. In addition, it has a unique and sturdy attachment mechanism comprising a L-shaped attachment bar that locks into the data receptacle of the display. This allows stable binding of the module to footwear when in use and rapid attachment and removal.

Claims

1. I claim a footwear display system comprising:

one or more modular footwear display apparatuses that are worn by one or more persons.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein said footwear display apparatus comprises:

a display element and attachment bar, wherein said attachment bar has an applicator section comprising a first proximal end and a second distal end, wherein said first proximal attachment bar end is connected to the proximal end of said display element by a hinge and said second distal end of said applicator section is connected to a tab section.

3. The system of claim 2 wherein said tab section comprises two opposing faces, a first anterior face and a second posterior face wherein said first anterior face is connected to a display element attachment mechanism and said display attachment mechanism reversibly connects to said display element.

4. The system of claim 3 wherein said display element is comprised of one or more housing elements, a battery, a microprocessor, a circuit board, a data port, and an image display.

5. The system of claim 4 wherein said image display is selected from one of the following;

a light emitting diode display (LED), an electroluminescent display (ELD), a plasma display panel (PDP), a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin-film transistor display (TFT), an organic light emitting diode display (OLED), a capacitive touch screen, or a surface conduction electron emitter display (SED).

6. The system of claim 5 wherein said display element comprises data communication devices selected from one or more of the following, an electromagnetic wave receiver, an electromagnetic wave transmitter, or blue tooth.

7. The system of claim 6 wherein said display element comprises data storage or sensory interpretation devices selected from one or more of the following;

permanent flash memory, removable flash memory, a flash card, an SD card, an accelerometer, or a GPS system.

8. The system of claim 7 wherein said data communication device communicates wirelessly with a computer, wherein said computer may be a personal computer or phone.

9. The system of claim 8 wherein said display element attachment mechanism is selected from one or more of the following;

a magnetic catch or an angular catch.

10. I claim a footwear display apparatus comprising:

a display element and attachment bar, wherein said attachment bar has an applicator section comprising a first proximal end and a second distal end, wherein said first proximal end of said attachment bar end is connected to the proximal end of said display element by a hinge and said second distal end of said applicator section is connected to a tab section.

11. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said tab section comprises two opposing faces, a first anterior face and a second posterior face wherein said first anterior face is connected to a display element attachment mechanism and said display attachment mechanism reversibly connects to said display element.

12. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said display element is comprised of one or more housing elements, a battery, a microprocessor, a circuit board, a data port, and an image display.

13. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said image display is selected from one of the following;

a light emitting diode display (LED), an electroluminescent display (ELD), a plasma display panel (PDP), a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin-film transistor display (TFT), an organic light emitting diode display (OLED), a capacitive touch screen, or a surface conduction electron emitter display (SED).

14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said display element comprises data storage devices selected from one or more of the following;

permanent flash memory, removable flash memory, a flash card, or an SD card.

15. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said display element comprises data storage or sensory interpretation devices selected from one or more of the following;

permanent flash memory, removable flash memory, a flash card, an SD card, an accelerometer, or a GPS system.

16. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein said display element attachment mechanism is selected from one or more of the following;

a magnetic catch or an angular catch.

17. I claim a method for securing a footwear display apparatus to footwear comprising the steps:

disconnecting the catch from the anterior face of the tab section of the attachment bar from the distal end of the display element of a footwear display apparatus,

pulling apart the distal applicator section from said distal end of said display element while the proximal end of said applicator section is attached to the proximal end of said display element by a hinge,

placing said tab section such that the posterior face of said tab section is apposed to the laces of footwear,

scooping said tab section underneath said laces so that the dorsal face of said applicator section contacts laces and said posterior face of said tab section now points toward the toe of the footwear and the display attachment mechanism of said tab section is elevated vertically above said laces,

closing said distal end of said display element such that said catch on said anterior face of said tab section connects the said display element and said display element.

18. The method of claim 17 wherein said display element is comprised of one or more housing elements, a battery, a microprocessor, a circuit board, a data port, and an image display, wherein said image display is selected from one of the following;

a light emitting diode display (LED), an electroluminescent display (ELD), a plasma display panel (PDP), a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin-film transistor display (TFT), an organic light emitting diode display (OLED), a capacitive touch screen, or a surface conduction electron emitter display (SED).

19. The method of claim 18 wherein said display element comprises data communication devices selected from one or more of the following, an electromagnetic wave receiver, an electromagnetic wave transmitter, or blue tooth which communicates with a computer.

20. The method of claim 19 wherein said display element comprises data storage or sensory interpretation devices selected from one or more of the following;

permanent flash memory, removable flash memory, a flash card, an SD card, an accelerometer, or a GPS system.