US3275002A
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Corrective sandal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-06-14
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1983-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William M Scholl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:27
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1495; A43B3/00; A43B3/12; A43B3/126; A43B7/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
IN A CORRECTIVE SANDAL, AN OUTER SOLE, AN INNER SOLE SECURED TO SAID OUTER SOLE AND HAVING SLOTS AT PREDETERMINED LOCATIONS THEREIN, A STRAP FOR ENGAGING THE FOOT ADJACENT THE HEEL, A STRAP FOR ENGAGING THE FOOT OVER THE INSTEP, A SEPARATE STRAP HAVING A PORTION EXTENDING IN AND OUT OF CERTAIN OF SAID SLOTS TO DEFINE A TOE LOOP, EACH OF SAID STRAPS HAVING TERMINAL END PORTIONS EXTENDTENDING THROUGH CERTAIN OF SAID SLOTS AND ANCHORED BETWEEN SAID SOLES, AND MEANS DEFINING A TRACK BETWEEN SAID SOLES FOR FREE MOVEMENT OF SAID TOE LOOP STRAP PORTION WHICH EXTENDS IN SUCH DIRECTION THAT WHEN TIGHTENED THE LARGE TOE IS URGED TOWARD THE INSIDE OF THE FOOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN A CORRECTIVE SANDAL, AN OUTER SOLE, AN INNER SOLE SECURED TO SAID OUTER SOLE AND HAVING SLOTS AT PREDETERMINED LOCATIONS THEREIN, A STRAP FOR ENGAGING THE FOOT ADJACENT THE HEEL, A STRAP FOR ENGAGING THE FOOT OVER THE INSTEP, A SEPARATE STRAP HAVING A PORTION EXTENDING IN AND OUT OF CERTAIN OF SAID SLOTS TO DEFINE A TOE LOOP, EACH OF SAID STRAPS HAVING TERMINAL END PORTIONS EXTENDTENDING THROUGH CERTAIN OF SAID SLOTS AND ANCHORED BETWEEN SAID SOLES, AND MEANS DEFINING A TRACK BETWEEN SAID SOLES FOR FREE MOVEMENT OF SAID TOE LOOP STRAP PORTION WHICH EXTENDS IN SUCH DIRECTION THAT WHEN TIGHTENED THE LARGE TOE IS URGED TOWARD THE INSIDE OF THE FOOT.
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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |