US3097438A
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Accessory for a shoe
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-07-16
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:20
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B11/00; A43B11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
AN ATTACHMENT FOR A SHOE, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING A FLAT GAUGING PART, SAID GAUGING PART HAVING A PORTION THEREOF CONFORMING TO THE SHAPE OF THE SOLE OF THE SHOE INCLUDING THE HEEL AND THE SHANK, SAID GAUGING PART BEING ADAPTED TO BE CEMENTED IN POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE SHOE, AND A MOVABLE, FLEXIBLE ACCESSORY SECURED TO SAID GAUGING PART ADJACENT THE SHANK AREA ONLY THEREOF SAID ACCESSORY EXTENDING TO THE REAR AND BEING OTHERWISE FREE OF THE GAUGE PART, THE ACCESSORY NORMALLY EXTENDING ABOVE THE SHOE COUNTER AND UPON WHICH THE FOOT IS ADAPTED TO BE SET IN THE ENTERING THE SHOE, THE FOOT CAUSING SAID ACCESSORY TO SLIDE DOWN AND CONFORM TO THE SHAPE OF THE COUNTER, ASSISTING THE FOOT IN ENTERING THE SHOE, SAID GAUGING PART INCLUDING AN ARCUATE REAR EDGE THAT CONFORMS TO AND FITS THE CORRESPONDING PORTION OF THE HEEL OF THE SHOE TO CORRECTLY LOCATE THE ACCESSORY WITH RESPECT TO THE COUNTER PORTION OF THE SHOE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
AN ATTACHMENT FOR A SHOE, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING A FLAT GAUGING PART, SAID GAUGING PART HAVING A PORTION THEREOF CONFORMING TO THE SHAPE OF THE SOLE OF THE SHOE INCLUDING THE HEEL AND THE SHANK, SAID GAUGING PART BEING ADAPTED TO BE CEMENTED IN POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE SHOE, AND A MOVABLE, FLEXIBLE ACCESSORY SECURED TO SAID GAUGING PART ADJACENT THE SHANK AREA ONLY THEREOF SAID ACCESSORY EXTENDING TO THE REAR AND BEING OTHERWISE FREE OF THE GAUGE PART, THE ACCESSORY NORMALLY EXTENDING ABOVE THE SHOE COUNTER AND UPON WHICH THE FOOT IS ADAPTED TO BE SET IN THE ENTERING THE SHOE, THE FOOT CAUSING SAID ACCESSORY TO SLIDE DOWN AND CONFORM TO THE SHAPE OF THE COUNTER, ASSISTING THE FOOT IN ENTERING THE SHOE, SAID GAUGING PART INCLUDING AN ARCUATE REAR EDGE THAT CONFORMS TO AND FITS THE CORRESPONDING PORTION OF THE HEEL OF THE SHOE TO CORRECTLY LOCATE THE ACCESSORY WITH RESPECT TO THE COUNTER PORTION OF THE SHOE.
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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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |