US3091872A
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Shank and heel seat member for footwear
Assignee: Ballys Shoe Factories Ltd
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Filing: 1960-07-11
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1980-07-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Baumann Franz
- 👤 Zendron Franz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:02
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B13/00; A43B13/38; A43B13/41; A43B23/00; A43B23/22; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1405; A43B7/141; A43B7/1415; A43B7/142; A43B7/144
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A SHANK AND HEEL SEAT MEMBER FOR AN INSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR, SAID MEMBER CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A SHAPED SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID THERMOPLASTIC PORTION, THE THERMOPLASTIC BEING SUFFICIENTLY SOFT TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN LASTING STAPLES AND TACKS, SAID THERMOPLASTIC PORTION BEING ADAPTED TO EXTEND ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE FOOTWEAR FROM THE HEEL TO THE BEGINNING OF A FLEXIBLE BALL MEMBER, SAID THERMOPLASTIC PORTION HAVING THE SAME SHAPE AND CONTOUR AS THE SHAPE OF THE FINISHED FOOTWEAR IN THE PORTION CORRESPONDING TO THE SHANK AND HEEL PORTION TO THE BEGINNING OF THE FOREFOOT, AND A REENFORCEMENT EXTENDING ALONG THE CENTRAL PORTION OF BOTH THE TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACES OF SAID THERMOPLASTIC PORTION, SAID REENFORCEMENT BEING STRANDS OF SUBSTANTIALLY INEXTENSIBLE MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAID THERMOPLASTIC, A PORTION OF SAID STRANDS EXTENDING IN THE AXIAL DIRECTION OF THE MEMBER AND THE REMAINDER OF SAID STRANDS EXTENDING LATERALLY OF THE MEMBER, SAID STRANDS FORMING A SCREEN-LIKE MESH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A SHANK AND HEEL SEAT MEMBER FOR AN INSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR, SAID MEMBER CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A SHAPED SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID THERMOPLASTIC PORTION, THE THERMOPLASTIC BEING SUFFICIENTLY SOFT TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN LASTING STAPLES AND TACKS, SAID THERMOPLASTIC PORTION BEING ADAPTED TO EXTEND ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE FOOTWEAR FROM THE HEEL TO THE BEGINNING OF A FLEXIBLE BALL MEMBER, SAID THERMOPLASTIC PORTION HAVING THE SAME SHAPE AND CONTOUR AS THE SHAPE OF THE FINISHED FOOTWEAR IN THE PORTION CORRESPONDING TO THE SHANK AND HEEL PORTION TO THE BEGINNING OF THE FOREFOOT, AND A REENFORCEMENT EXTENDING ALONG THE CENTRAL PORTION OF BOTH THE TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACES OF SAID THERMOPLASTIC PORTION, SAID REENFORCEMENT BEING STRANDS OF SUBSTANTIALLY INEXTENSIBLE MATERIAL EMBEDDED IN SAID THERMOPLASTIC, A PORTION OF SAID STRANDS EXTENDING IN THE AXIAL DIRECTION OF THE MEMBER AND THE REMAINDER OF SAID STRANDS EXTENDING LATERALLY OF THE MEMBER, SAID STRANDS FORMING A SCREEN-LIKE MESH.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |