US3296667A
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Adjustable shoe closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-18
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1985-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Streule Josef
- 👤 Brot Blasius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:59
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/43; Y10S24/44; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2183; Y10T24/36; Y10T24/3651; Y10T24/3653; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45037; Y10T24/45052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A SHOE CLOSURE FOR A SHOE HAVING TWO SHOE SHANK PORTIONS, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING AN ARCHED FLEXIBLE CLOSURE SHIELD BRIDGING THE TWO SHOE-SHANK PORTIONS AND BEING DETACHABLY PIVOTED TO ONE OF SAID PORTIONS SO THAT IT IS SWINGABLE ABOVE SAME, SAID SHIELD BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF SLOTS SPACED FROM THE PIVOT AND BEING EQUIPPED WITH NOTCHES FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF AN ADJUSTING STUD FIXED TO THE OTHER OF SAID PORTIONS, SAID STUD BEING ENGAGEABLE IN ONE OF SAID NOTCHES WHICH DEFINES THE INSTEP WIDTH OF THE SHOE, SAID SHIELD BEING A PLATELIKE OBLONG BODY MADE OF ELASTIC AND FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WHICH GIVES SAID SHIELD A SELF-RESILIENCE IN THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION THEREOF, THE PIVOT BEING AN AXLE PIN COMPRISING TWO DETACHABLY INTERCONNECTED PARTS PASSING THROUGH A LACING EYELET OF THE SHOE SHANK PORTION AND BEING PROVIDED WITH A HOLDING PLATE FOR HOLDING TOGETHER SAID PORTION AND SAID SHIELD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A SHOE CLOSURE FOR A SHOE HAVING TWO SHOE SHANK PORTIONS, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING AN ARCHED FLEXIBLE CLOSURE SHIELD BRIDGING THE TWO SHOE-SHANK PORTIONS AND BEING DETACHABLY PIVOTED TO ONE OF SAID PORTIONS SO THAT IT IS SWINGABLE ABOVE SAME, SAID SHIELD BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF SLOTS SPACED FROM THE PIVOT AND BEING EQUIPPED WITH NOTCHES FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF AN ADJUSTING STUD FIXED TO THE OTHER OF SAID PORTIONS, SAID STUD BEING ENGAGEABLE IN ONE OF SAID NOTCHES WHICH DEFINES THE INSTEP WIDTH OF THE SHOE, SAID SHIELD BEING A PLATELIKE OBLONG BODY MADE OF ELASTIC AND FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WHICH GIVES SAID SHIELD A SELF-RESILIENCE IN THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION THEREOF, THE PIVOT BEING AN AXLE PIN COMPRISING TWO DETACHABLY INTERCONNECTED PARTS PASSING THROUGH A LACING EYELET OF THE SHOE SHANK PORTION AND BEING PROVIDED WITH A HOLDING PLATE FOR HOLDING TOGETHER SAID PORTION AND SAID SHIELD.
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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |