MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611086401 A) filed by Chandigarh University on July 15, 2026, for Multipurpose Modular Footwear System With Self-Contained Modular Component Storage.
Inventors include Bhumi; Palak Santwani; Simrandeep Kaur; Hansika; Gurnoor Kaur; Sachin Kalsi; and Ankit Jhinkwan.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose modular footwear system comprising a reusable footwear body having an upper assembly, a structural midsole platform, a hybrid attachment interface, interchangeable sole assemblies, detachable decorative side modules, interchangeable lace assemblies, and an integrated storage compartment. The hybrid attachment interface includes magnetic coupling members cooperating with mechanical alignment members and locking structures to detachably secure interchangeable sole assemblies while maintaining structural stability during use. The integrated storage compartment includes partitioned storage regions configured to organize interchangeable lace assemblies, decorative modules, and modular attachment components within the footwear. The structural midsole platform incorporates reinforcement members surrounding the storage compartment to preserve load distribution and walking comfort. The invention enables rapid tool- free functional and aesthetic reconfiguration while reducing accessory loss, luggage volume, and replacement costs through a self-contained modular footwear architecture.
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