US3266178A
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Form fitting insole for shoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-15
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1983-04-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis M Gilkerson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:52
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1405; A43B7/141; A43B13/00; A43B13/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A CONTOURED INSOLE FOR FACTORY APPLICATION IN STOCK SHOES COMPRISING AN ARCHED SURFACE FOR SUPPORTING THE LONGITUDINAL ARCH OF A FOOT, A CONCAVE FOREPART, AND A CONCAVE HEEL PORTION, SAID CONTOURED INSOLE INCLUDING A THICKENED PERIPHERAL EDGE AREA ABOUT THE WHOLE INSOLE AND A THINNED CENTRAL AREA, THE PERIPHERY OF THE UPPER SURFACE BEING GREATER THAN THE PERIPHERY OF THE BOTTOM SURFACE AND TAPERING TO MINIMUMS AT THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF THE INSOLE, SAID INSOLE HAVING A VOLUME SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THAT OF A EQUIVALENT ORDINARY INSOLE OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM THICKNESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A CONTOURED INSOLE FOR FACTORY APPLICATION IN STOCK SHOES COMPRISING AN ARCHED SURFACE FOR SUPPORTING THE LONGITUDINAL ARCH OF A FOOT, A CONCAVE FOREPART, AND A CONCAVE HEEL PORTION, SAID CONTOURED INSOLE INCLUDING A THICKENED PERIPHERAL EDGE AREA ABOUT THE WHOLE INSOLE AND A THINNED CENTRAL AREA, THE PERIPHERY OF THE UPPER SURFACE BEING GREATER THAN THE PERIPHERY OF THE BOTTOM SURFACE AND TAPERING TO MINIMUMS AT THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF THE INSOLE, SAID INSOLE HAVING A VOLUME SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THAT OF A EQUIVALENT ORDINARY INSOLE OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM THICKNESS.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |