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US3078490A
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Shoe mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-25
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E Etcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L23/00; A47L23/22; A47L23/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A SHOE MAT COMPRISING A FLAT BASE HAVING AN UPTURNED LIP EXTENDING AROUND ITS PERIMETER, A PLANAR CAVITY IN THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID BASE, A PLURALITY OF HOLES THROUGH SAID BASE ABOVE SAID CAVITY, AND AN INSERT FOR SAID CAVITY COMPRISING A SHEET HAVING A PLURALITY OF TAPERED BRISTLES EXTENDING FROM ITS UPPER SURFACE, SAID SHEET BEING OF A THICKNESS EQUAL TO THE DEPTH OF SAID CAVITY AND SAID BRISTLES BEING ARRANGED IN THE SAME PATTERN AS SAID HOLES WHEREBY SAID INSERT MAY BE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CAVITY WITH THE BRISTLES EXTENDING UPWARDLY THROUGH THE HOLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A SHOE MAT COMPRISING A FLAT BASE HAVING AN UPTURNED LIP EXTENDING AROUND ITS PERIMETER, A PLANAR CAVITY IN THE LOWER SURFACE OF SAID BASE, A PLURALITY OF HOLES THROUGH SAID BASE ABOVE SAID CAVITY, AND AN INSERT FOR SAID CAVITY COMPRISING A SHEET HAVING A PLURALITY OF TAPERED BRISTLES EXTENDING FROM ITS UPPER SURFACE, SAID SHEET BEING OF A THICKNESS EQUAL TO THE DEPTH OF SAID CAVITY AND SAID BRISTLES BEING ARRANGED IN THE SAME PATTERN AS SAID HOLES WHEREBY SAID INSERT MAY BE DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CAVITY WITH THE BRISTLES EXTENDING UPWARDLY THROUGH THE HOLES.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |