초록 ▼

A convertible shoe that can be used for walking or for in-line skating having an extendable and retractable wheel mechanism. The convertible shoe includes cavities in the sole of the shoe capable of storing and enclosing the retracted wheel mechanism. The wheel mechanism allows the wheels to be held

A convertible shoe that can be used for walking or for in-line skating having an extendable and retractable wheel mechanism. The convertible shoe includes cavities in the sole of the shoe capable of storing and enclosing the retracted wheel mechanism. The wheel mechanism allows the wheels to be held perpendicular to the walking surface of the sole when the wheel mechanism is extended, and parallel to the walking surface of the sole when the wheel mechanism is retracted. With the wheel mechanism extended, the convertible shoe can be used for in-line skating. With the wheel mechanism retracted and stored in the sole, the convertible shoe can be used for walking.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A convertible shoe comprising:an upper having an underside;a sole coupled to the underside of the upper, the sole having a lower plane, and having storage cavities formed therein; andan extendable and retractable wheel mechanism operatively coupled to the underside of the

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A convertible shoe comprising:an upper having an underside;a sole coupled to the underside of the upper, the sole having a lower plane, and having storage cavities formed therein; andan extendable and retractable wheel mechanism operatively coupled to the underside of the upper, and comprising at least a wheel positionable to be about perpendicular to the lower plane of the sole when the wheel mechanism is in its extended position, and parallel to the lower plane of and housed by the sole when the wheel mechanism is in its retracted position, the wheel mechanism including a removable mechanism having the wheel rotatably mounted thereon and being rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the lower plane of the sole in order to place the mechanism in its retracted position.