Patent ID: 6470537
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: A43C,Y10T

Abstract:
A system for repairing a fastener of an article of footwear having a vamp with a slit dividing the vamp into side portions, the side portions each having a side edge and an outer surface, the system comprising:a first fastener assembly for mounting on a first one of the side portions adjacent to the side edge of the first side portion, the first fastener assembly including: a first base panel having a lower surface for adhering to the outer surface of the first side portion of the footwear; and a first fastener member mounted on an upper surface of the first base panel; and a second fastener assembly for mounting on a second one of the side portions adjacent to the side edge of the second side portion, the second fastener assembly including: a second base panel having a lower surface for adhering to the outer surface of the second side portion of the footwear; a second fastener member mounted on an upper surface of the second base panel; wherein the second fastener member is complementary to the first fastener member such that the first and second fastener members may be engaged and disengaged for permitting selective joining of the side portions of the footwear; and wherein the lower surfaces of the first and second fastener assemblies are provided with a bonding agent preapplied thereto; wherein the bonding agent is adapted for forming vulcanized bond to the outer surface of the article of footwear.