US3267592A
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Heel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-29
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1985-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Champion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:04
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B21/00; A43B21/24; A43B21/26; A43B21/36; A43B21/47
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE COMPRISING A HEEL FOR A SHOE, SAID HEEL HAVING: (A) AN UPPER HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING SECTION THROUGH WHICH SECTION THE ENTIRE HEEL IS SECURED TO A SHOE, SAID SECTION HAVING: (1) MEANS FORMING AN ANNULAR SUPPORT ON THE UNDERSIDE THEREOF; (B) AN ANNULAR IMPACT SECTION ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MEANS; (C) AND A THIRD SECTION INCLUDING: (1) AN ARCUATELY SHAPED, DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING, OUTWARDLY FLEXIBLE AND DOWNWARDLY COLLAPSIBLE SKIRT-LIKE PORTION, SAID PORTION BEING FORMED OF RESILIENT MATERIAL, SUCH AS RUBBER, AND DISPOSED OUTWARDLY OF THE SECOND MENTIONED SECTION THROUGHOUT AT LEAST THE MARGIN OF THE REAR AND AN IMMEDIATE PART OF ONE SIDE OF THE SECOND MENTIONED SECTION, (2) AND PORTIONS EXTENDING FORWARDLY OF THE FIRST MENTIONED PORTION AND ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND MENTIONED SECTIONS, AND SECOND MENTIONED PORTIONS EXTENDING TO THE FORWARD ENDS OF THE HEEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
AN ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE COMPRISING A HEEL FOR A SHOE, SAID HEEL HAVING: (A) AN UPPER HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING SECTION THROUGH WHICH SECTION THE ENTIRE HEEL IS SECURED TO A SHOE, SAID SECTION HAVING: (1) MEANS FORMING AN ANNULAR SUPPORT ON THE UNDERSIDE THEREOF; (B) AN ANNULAR IMPACT SECTION ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID MEANS; (C) AND A THIRD SECTION INCLUDING: (1) AN ARCUATELY SHAPED, DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING, OUTWARDLY FLEXIBLE AND DOWNWARDLY COLLAPSIBLE SKIRT-LIKE PORTION, SAID PORTION BEING FORMED OF RESILIENT MATERIAL, SUCH AS RUBBER, AND DISPOSED OUTWARDLY OF THE SECOND MENTIONED SECTION THROUGHOUT AT LEAST THE MARGIN OF THE REAR AND AN IMMEDIATE PART OF ONE SIDE OF THE SECOND MENTIONED SECTION, (2) AND PORTIONS EXTENDING FORWARDLY OF THE FIRST MENTIONED PORTION AND ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND MENTIONED SECTIONS, AND SECOND MENTIONED PORTIONS EXTENDING TO THE FORWARD ENDS OF THE HEEL.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |