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CA1158039A
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Athletic shoe with ankle support strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-04-14
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Granted: 1983-12-06
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Expires: 2001-04-14
Abstract
Abstract ABSTRACT An athletic shoe constructed to inhibit ankle injuries is disclosed. The shoe is in the form of a "high cut" or ankle boot with a tensioning band anchored to the outside of the boot, along the sole, rearwardly of the transverse forsal joint. In use, the band extends over the dorsal surface of the shoe to the inside of the ankle where it is fastened under tension.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew L. Pipe
- 👤 Guntis Ohrascovs
- 👤 Christopher D. Burns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
CA
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:17
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/18; A43B7/20; A43B5/00; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/14; A43C11/1493
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An athletic shoe of the ankle boot type having a substantially unstretchable band of flexible material secured to the boot to extend along the outside of the upper adjacent the sole from a position rearwardly of the calcaneo fibular ligament of a wearer to a position adjacent the transverse tarsal joint, said band being configured to extend in use from the outside of the upper over the dorsal surface of the boot to the inside of the ankle adjacent the distal tibia of a wearer, and fastener means for securing the band to the ankle of the boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An athletic shoe of the ankle boot type having a substantially unstretchable band of flexible material secured to the boot to extend along the outside of the upper adjacent the sole from a position rearwardly of the calcaneo fibular ligament of a wearer to a position adjacent the transverse tarsal joint, said band being configured to extend in use from the outside of the upper over the dorsal surface of the boot to the inside of the ankle adjacent the distal tibia of a wearer, and fastener means for securing the band to the ankle of the boot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A shoe according to claim 1 wherein the band extends from the outside of the upper across the sole and up the inside of the boot adjacent the arch, where the band is secured to the boot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A shoe according to claim 1 wherein the band extends rearwardly along the outside of the upper to a position adjacent the heel of the boot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A shoe according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the fastener means comprise a hook and looped pile fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A shoe according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the fastener means are positioned on the inside of the ankle of the boot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shoe according to claim 1, 2 or 3 including a second fastener means for securing the band to the boot on the lateral instep.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A shoe according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein in use the band extends upwardly to the rear on the inside of the ankle and is secured to the boot at that position by the fastener means.
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