US3134381A
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Shank and heel assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-15
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1980-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William M Scholl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:55
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1405; A43B7/141; A43B7/1415; A43B7/144; A43B7/1445; A43B7/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A SHANK AND HEEL ASSEMBLY FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR, COMPRISING A WOODEN SHANK OF A SIZE TO UNDERLIE THE FOOT FROM THE REAR OF THE HEEL TO UNDER THE TRANSVERSE METATARSAL ARCH, SAID SHANK HAVING A CONCAVE HEEL SEAT, AN ELEVATION TO SUPPORT THE LONGITUDINAL ARCH, AND AN ELEVATION TO SUPPORT THE TRANSVERSE METATARSAL ARCH, A HEEL ALSO OF WOOD BENEATH THE REAR END OF SAID SHANK, THE FORWARD END OF THE SHANK BEING IN SUBSTANTIALLY FLOOR LEVEL AND LOAD SUPPORTING ALIGNMENT WITH THE LOWER END OF THE HEEL TO COORDINATE METATARSAL AND HEEL SUPPORT AND FLOOR SUPPORT, SAID SHANK HAVING A FINE TRANSVERSE EDGE AT ITS FORWARD END A SLIGHTLY UPWARDLY AND FORWARDLY INCLINED BOTTOM FACE THEREADJACENT, AN INNER SOLE WITH A SKIVED REAR END ADHESIVELY SECURED TO SAID BOTTOM FACE, AND A LAYER OF CUSHIONING MATERIAL OVERLYING SAID SHANK AND SAID INNER SOLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A SHANK AND HEEL ASSEMBLY FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR, COMPRISING A WOODEN SHANK OF A SIZE TO UNDERLIE THE FOOT FROM THE REAR OF THE HEEL TO UNDER THE TRANSVERSE METATARSAL ARCH, SAID SHANK HAVING A CONCAVE HEEL SEAT, AN ELEVATION TO SUPPORT THE LONGITUDINAL ARCH, AND AN ELEVATION TO SUPPORT THE TRANSVERSE METATARSAL ARCH, A HEEL ALSO OF WOOD BENEATH THE REAR END OF SAID SHANK, THE FORWARD END OF THE SHANK BEING IN SUBSTANTIALLY FLOOR LEVEL AND LOAD SUPPORTING ALIGNMENT WITH THE LOWER END OF THE HEEL TO COORDINATE METATARSAL AND HEEL SUPPORT AND FLOOR SUPPORT, SAID SHANK HAVING A FINE TRANSVERSE EDGE AT ITS FORWARD END A SLIGHTLY UPWARDLY AND FORWARDLY INCLINED BOTTOM FACE THEREADJACENT, AN INNER SOLE WITH A SKIVED REAR END ADHESIVELY SECURED TO SAID BOTTOM FACE, AND A LAYER OF CUSHIONING MATERIAL OVERLYING SAID SHANK AND SAID INNER SOLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |