US3174234A
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Shoe heel assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-03
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1983-09-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dorothea M Weitzner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:58
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/24; A43B21/00; A43B21/36; A43B21/42; A43B3/0031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A HEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A SHOE HAVING A SOLE WITH A TOE PORTION, COMPRISING A HOLLOW SHELL ATTACHED AT ONE END TO THE SOLE, A LIFT ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF THE SHELL, SAID SHELL HAVING A FRONT WALL WITH AN OPENING THEREIN, A PANEL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID OPENING DEFINING A DOOR FOR A COMPARTMENT IN SAID SHELL, A COLLAPSIBLE OVERSHOE HAVING A FLEXIBLE SOLE WITH A TOE END, WITH ITS REAR END SECURED IN SAID COMPARTMENT, SAID PANEL HAVING AN UPPER END TERMINATING SHORT OF SAID ONE END OF THE SHELL TO DEFINE A PASSAGE FOR EXTENSION OF THE FLEXIBLE SOLE OF THE OVERSHOE THERETHROUGH, THE TE END OF THE OVERSHOE BEING HELD ENGAGED ON THE TOE OF THE SHOE, AND WHEREBY THE OVERSHOE CAN BE COLLAPSED AND THE FLEXIBLE SOLE OF THE OVERSHOE ROLLED UP TO STORE THE ENTIRE OVERSHOE IN SAID COMPARTMENT, SAID PANEL HAVING A TAB AT SAID UPPER END OF FACILITATE PIVOTING THE PANEL FOR OPENING THE SAME
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A HEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A SHOE HAVING A SOLE WITH A TOE PORTION, COMPRISING A HOLLOW SHELL ATTACHED AT ONE END TO THE SOLE, A LIFT ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF THE SHELL, SAID SHELL HAVING A FRONT WALL WITH AN OPENING THEREIN, A PANEL PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID OPENING DEFINING A DOOR FOR A COMPARTMENT IN SAID SHELL, A COLLAPSIBLE OVERSHOE HAVING A FLEXIBLE SOLE WITH A TOE END, WITH ITS REAR END SECURED IN SAID COMPARTMENT, SAID PANEL HAVING AN UPPER END TERMINATING SHORT OF SAID ONE END OF THE SHELL TO DEFINE A PASSAGE FOR EXTENSION OF THE FLEXIBLE SOLE OF THE OVERSHOE THERETHROUGH, THE TE END OF THE OVERSHOE BEING HELD ENGAGED ON THE TOE OF THE SHOE, AND WHEREBY THE OVERSHOE CAN BE COLLAPSED AND THE FLEXIBLE SOLE OF THE OVERSHOE ROLLED UP TO STORE THE ENTIRE OVERSHOE IN SAID COMPARTMENT, SAID PANEL HAVING A TAB AT SAID UPPER END OF FACILITATE PIVOTING THE PANEL FOR OPENING THE SAME
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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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |