US3137952A
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Shoe fastening means
Assignee: United Carr Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-03
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1981-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stuart T Shears
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:15
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/14; A43C7/00; A43C7/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/31; Y10T24/314; Y10T24/316
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A SHOE HAVING AN OPENING DEFINED BY SPACED EDGE PORTIONS THEREOF, SAID EDGE PORTIONS BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND A FASTENER DEVICE ATTACHED TO SAID SHOE ADJACENT ONE OF SAID EDGE PORTIONS, SAID FASTENER DEVICE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE, STRETCHABLE LENGTH OF STRAP, A NUT MEMBER AND A SCREW MEMBER, SAID SCREW MEMBER INCLUDING A SLIDE BUCKLE AND AN EXTERNALLY THREADED SHANK MEMBER EXTENDING FROM SAID SLIDE BUCKLE AND FORMED TO ENGAGE SAID NUT MEMBER, SAID SLIDE BUCKLE HAVING MEANS OF ENGAGING ONE END OF SAID STRAP, AND THE OTHER EDGE PORTION HAVING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH FOR ENGAGING THE OTHER END OF SAID STRIP WHEREBY SAID STRAP IS PLACED ACROSS THE OPENING DEFINED BY SAID EDGE PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A SHOE HAVING AN OPENING DEFINED BY SPACED EDGE PORTIONS THEREOF, SAID EDGE PORTIONS BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND A FASTENER DEVICE ATTACHED TO SAID SHOE ADJACENT ONE OF SAID EDGE PORTIONS, SAID FASTENER DEVICE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE, STRETCHABLE LENGTH OF STRAP, A NUT MEMBER AND A SCREW MEMBER, SAID SCREW MEMBER INCLUDING A SLIDE BUCKLE AND AN EXTERNALLY THREADED SHANK MEMBER EXTENDING FROM SAID SLIDE BUCKLE AND FORMED TO ENGAGE SAID NUT MEMBER, SAID SLIDE BUCKLE HAVING MEANS OF ENGAGING ONE END OF SAID STRAP, AND THE OTHER EDGE PORTION HAVING MEANS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH FOR ENGAGING THE OTHER END OF SAID STRIP WHEREBY SAID STRAP IS PLACED ACROSS THE OPENING DEFINED BY SAID EDGE PORTIONS.
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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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |