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US3328900A
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Shoe construction with storage compartment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-15
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1985-02-15
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
2026-11-03 09:49
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/0031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A SHOE COMPRISING AN UPPER, A SOLE ATTACHED TO SAID UPPER, SAID SOLE HAVING A FRONT FLAT HORIZONTAL PORTION AND AN INSTEP PORTION INCLINED UPWARDLY FROM A REAR END OF SAID FRONT PORTION, SAID FRONT PORTION OF THE SOLE HAVING A SHALLOW COMPARTMENT FORMED THEREIN, SAID COMPARTMENT BEING CLOSED AT ONE END OF SAID FRONT PORTION AND BEING OPEN AT THE OTHER END THEREOF; A CONTRACTED SPRING-LIKE MEANS ANCHORED AT ONE END IN SAID COMPARTMENT AT THE ONE END THEREOF; A STRAP ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF THE SPRING, AND A COLLAPSED FLEXIBLE SHEATH FOR COVERING SAID UPPER AND SOLE DISPOSED IN SAID COMPARTMENT AND CONNECTED TO SAID STRAP, SAID SHEATH BEING REMOVABLE FROM THE OPEN OTHER END OF THE COMPARTMENT AND ENGAGEABLE ON THE SOLE AND UPPER WHILE SAID SPRING IS STRETCHED IN TENSION AND HOLDING THE SHEATH IN PLACE ON THE SOLE AND UPPER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A SHOE COMPRISING AN UPPER, A SOLE ATTACHED TO SAID UPPER, SAID SOLE HAVING A FRONT FLAT HORIZONTAL PORTION AND AN INSTEP PORTION INCLINED UPWARDLY FROM A REAR END OF SAID FRONT PORTION, SAID FRONT PORTION OF THE SOLE HAVING A SHALLOW COMPARTMENT FORMED THEREIN, SAID COMPARTMENT BEING CLOSED AT ONE END OF SAID FRONT PORTION AND BEING OPEN AT THE OTHER END THEREOF; A CONTRACTED SPRING-LIKE MEANS ANCHORED AT ONE END IN SAID COMPARTMENT AT THE ONE END THEREOF; A STRAP ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF THE SPRING, AND A COLLAPSED FLEXIBLE SHEATH FOR COVERING SAID UPPER AND SOLE DISPOSED IN SAID COMPARTMENT AND CONNECTED TO SAID STRAP, SAID SHEATH BEING REMOVABLE FROM THE OPEN OTHER END OF THE COMPARTMENT AND ENGAGEABLE ON THE SOLE AND UPPER WHILE SAID SPRING IS STRETCHED IN TENSION AND HOLDING THE SHEATH IN PLACE ON THE SOLE AND UPPER.
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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |