Patents Assigned to Because International, Corp.
  • Patent number: 12550967
    Abstract: An adjustable shoe for accommodating a range of shoe sizes includes a sole, a medial flap extending upwardly and at least partially over the sole, a lateral flap extending upwardly and at least partially over the sole, and a toe cap extending upwardly and partially over the sole. A connecting strap disposed on the medial flap or the lateral flap is adjustably connected to the other of the lateral flap or the medial flap, respectively. An adjustable heel strap is connected to the medial flap and the lateral flap and extends around the heel end of the sole. One of the medial flap or the lateral flap are adapted to overlap the other of the lateral flap or the medial flap, respectively, and the toe cap is adjustably connected at a distal end thereof to one or both of the medial flap and/or the lateral flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: BECAUSE INTERNATIONAL, CORP.
    Inventors: Andrew Kroes, Joel Rusnak
  • Publication number: 20260020635
    Abstract: An adjustable shoe for accommodating a range of shoe sizes includes a sole, a medial flap extending upwardly and at least partially over the sole, a lateral flap extending upwardly and at least partially over the sole, and a toe cap extending upwardly and partially over the sole. A connecting strap disposed on the medial flap or the lateral flap is adjustably connected to the other of the lateral flap or the medial flap, respectively. An adjustable heel strap is connected to the medial flap and the lateral flap and extends around the heel end of the sole. One of the medial flap or the lateral flap are adapted to overlap the other of the lateral flap or the medial flap, respectively, and the toe cap is adjustably connected at a distal end thereof to one or both of the medial flap and/or the lateral flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Applicant: BECAUSE INTERNATIONAL, CORP.
    Inventors: ANDREW KROES, JOEL RUSNAK
  • Publication number: 20170360144
    Abstract: A shoe that grows comprises a sole having a toe, medial side, lateral side, and heel. The toe of the sole extends outwardly to form a toe cap. A vamp member is adjustably connected to a free end of the toe cap. At least one medial strap connects the vamp member to the medial side of the sole. At least one lateral strap connects the vamp member to the lateral side of the sole. An adjustable heel strap connects to the medial and lateral sides of the sole and extends around the heel of the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Because International, Corp.
    Inventors: Kenton A. Lee, Gary A. Pitman, Todd A. Miller