Abstract: A method of making a slipper is disclosed. The method includes the steps of attaching a vamp, sock and outsole together, leaving an opening at the toe portion. After turning the heel portions through the opening, a filler is inserted into the opening by the use of flat clamping members. The toe portion opening is then sealed and the slipper is once again turned to yield the finished slipper.

Abstract: A rectangular molded plastic body includes three heart-shaped clamping portions each of which defines an opening and has resilient inwardly extending arcuate portions terminating in ends spaced from one another. Each arcuate portion carries L-shaped members with upwardly extending conical portions. The outer end of one arcuate portion of each clamping portion has a sloping cam surface thereon which joins with a downwardly facing locking surface, and a handle is also formed on this outer end. Three clamping members are pivotally connected to the body by hinges and are pivotable into and out of the openings of the clamping portions. The clamping members engage the cam surfaces as they pivot into clamping position and are locked in place by the locking surfaces. The clamping members are released by pulling on the handles.

Abstract: A packaging container for various articles adapted to serve as both a display container as well as a self-wrapping container suitale for gift-giving. The packaging container comprises a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and two end walls joined to each other to form an enclosure of a generally rectangular configuration. The top wall has an opening therein for display of articles contained with in the enclosure. The container further includes a closure panel secured to one of the walls and capable of being extended over the opening in the top wall as well as being capable of being folded about the side wall to reveal the opening. The closure panel has means for securing the panel to one of the walls.

Abstract: A packaging container having a construction which makes it particularly adaptable for displaying various articles to enhance their appearance and therefore their marketability. The packaging container comprises a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and two end walls joined to each other to form an enclosure of a generally rectangular configuration. The front wall and the top wall have an contiguous opening therein for display of one or more articles contained within the enclosure. The container further includes a slanted shelf extending from adjacent the edge between the top wall and the back wall to an area adjacent the edge between the front wall and the bottom wall.

Abstract: A packaging container adapted to attractively display an article contained therein as well as providing suitable space within the container for storage of a companion, non-displayed article. The packaging container comprises a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, two side walls and means for forming a top and a bottom joined to each other so as to form an enclosure of a generally rectangular configuration. The front wall has an opening therein for display of an article contained within the enclosure. The container further includes a shelf within the enclosure extending from the back wall to the front wall to provide a supporting surface for the displayed article. The shelf is spaced upwardly from the means forming the bottom of the enclosure so as to provide a space for storage of one or more articles therein.

Abstract: Toe portions of an outsole and an outsole pad are stitched together, the outsole having a longitudinally extending slit formed therethrough. A vamp is then stitched to the toe portions of the outsole with the vamp and outsole inside out from their position in a finished slipper. The vamp and outside are then stitched to a sock at the toe portions thereof and a portion of the outsole pad is pulled through the opening in the outsole. The outsole and vamp are then stitched completely to the sock. The slipper is then turned to its right side through the opening in the outsole. The opening is closed with tape, and the portions of the outsole and outsole pad rearwardly of the stitched portions thereof are adhesively secured together.

Abstract: A fabric slipper upper is stitched on a stitching machine along the inner surface of a peripheral flange of an outsole by the provision of an upper feed only and a nosepiece having a blunted end and smooth sides and ends but with no lower feed.

Abstract: Clog-type shoes are produced by combining foamed polymeric soles with conventional vamps by interposing selected adhesives and application of pressure and heat to the assembled clog-type shoe.