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Elastic cradle grip for footwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-17
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1982-09-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lipare Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:27
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/10; A43B3/101; A43B3/102; A43B3/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING AN OUTER SOLE AND AN ARCHED UPPER ATTACHED TO THE SOLE AN ELASTIC BAND, MEANS SECURING OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE BAND TO OPPOSITE INNER SIDES OF THE UPPER, THE REMAINER OF THE BAND BEING UNATTACHED AND SAID BAND EXTENDING ACROSS THE OUTER SOLE AND FREELY EXPANSIBLE TO GRIP THE ARCH AND SIDES OF THE INSTEP OF THE FOOT OF A WEARER AND AN INSOLE SECURED TO SAID OUTER SOLE AT ALL POINTS EXCEPT AT A CENTRAL PORTION THEREIN TO DEFINE A PASSAGE WITH SAID OUTER SOLE, SAID UNATTACHED REMAINER OF THE BAND PASSING THROUGH SAID PASSAGE AND FREEELY EXPANSIBLE THEREIN, SAID SECURING MEANS INCLUDING TWO SPACED LINES OF STITCHING AT EACH SIDE OF THE UPPER EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE OTHER SOLE, WHEREBY THE SECUREMENT OF THE BAND TO THE UPPER IS STRENGTHENED, AND WHEREBY REMOVAL OF ONE LINE OF STITCHING AT EACH SIDE OF THE UPPER LENGHTENS THE FREE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE BAND FOR ACCOMMODATING A LARGER FOOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING AN OUTER SOLE AND AN ARCHED UPPER ATTACHED TO THE SOLE AN ELASTIC BAND, MEANS SECURING OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE BAND TO OPPOSITE INNER SIDES OF THE UPPER, THE REMAINER OF THE BAND BEING UNATTACHED AND SAID BAND EXTENDING ACROSS THE OUTER SOLE AND FREELY EXPANSIBLE TO GRIP THE ARCH AND SIDES OF THE INSTEP OF THE FOOT OF A WEARER AND AN INSOLE SECURED TO SAID OUTER SOLE AT ALL POINTS EXCEPT AT A CENTRAL PORTION THEREIN TO DEFINE A PASSAGE WITH SAID OUTER SOLE, SAID UNATTACHED REMAINER OF THE BAND PASSING THROUGH SAID PASSAGE AND FREEELY EXPANSIBLE THEREIN, SAID SECURING MEANS INCLUDING TWO SPACED LINES OF STITCHING AT EACH SIDE OF THE UPPER EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE OTHER SOLE, WHEREBY THE SECUREMENT OF THE BAND TO THE UPPER IS STRENGTHENED, AND WHEREBY REMOVAL OF ONE LINE OF STITCHING AT EACH SIDE OF THE UPPER LENGHTENS THE FREE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE BAND FOR ACCOMMODATING A LARGER FOOT.
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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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |