Patents by Inventor Elsa Salinas

Elsa Salinas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20150096197
    Abstract: A show that is operable to be converted between a low heel design and a high heel design. The shoe includes an upper operable to receive a human foot having an integrated sole. The sole includes a heel portion having a cavity therein. A retractable heel is movably mounted to the heel portion and is operable to be disposed within the cavity in its first position and extended outward therefrom in its first position. A slot is journaled through the heel portion extending into the cavity. A rod is operably coupled to the heel having a portion extending outward from the slot for engagement by a user. A brace is operably connected to the rod and assists in maintaining the retractable heel in its extended position. A pair of magnets are present so as to releasably secure the retractable heel within the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Elsa Salinas