US3334427A
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Splash and instep guard combination for boot-type shoe
Assignee: International Shoe Co
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Filing: 1965-03-04
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-03-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Edwards
- 👤 Williams Chester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:47
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C13/00; A43C13/14; A43B; A43B23/00; A43B23/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A BOOT HAVING A SOLE AND AN UPPER, THE BOOT BEING ADAPTED TO BE WORN ON A PERSON''S FOOT AND HAVING A PORTION ENCLOSING THE TOE PORTION OF THE FOOT, A PORTION COVERING THE INSTEP PORTION OF THE FOOT, AND A PORTION EXTENDING ABOVE THE INSTEP PORTION OF THE FOOT, A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID INSTEP GUARD HINGED TO THE BOOT AND EXTENDING ACROSS THE INSTEP PORTION OF THE UPPER, THE INSTEP GUARD TERMINATING AT AN UPPER EDGE CORRESPONDING IN LOCATION SUBSTANTIALLY WITH THE LOCATION OF THE UPPER EXTREME OF THE INSTEP PORTION OF THE BOOT, A FLEXIBLE SPLASH GUARD FLAP CONNECTED TO THE UPPER END OF THE INSTEP GUARD AND EXTENDING THEREABOVE, AND MEANS TO RELEASABLY CONNECT THE UPPER END OF THE SPLASH GUARD FLAP TO THE BOOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A BOOT HAVING A SOLE AND AN UPPER, THE BOOT BEING ADAPTED TO BE WORN ON A PERSON''S FOOT AND HAVING A PORTION ENCLOSING THE TOE PORTION OF THE FOOT, A PORTION COVERING THE INSTEP PORTION OF THE FOOT, AND A PORTION EXTENDING ABOVE THE INSTEP PORTION OF THE FOOT, A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID INSTEP GUARD HINGED TO THE BOOT AND EXTENDING ACROSS THE INSTEP PORTION OF THE UPPER, THE INSTEP GUARD TERMINATING AT AN UPPER EDGE CORRESPONDING IN LOCATION SUBSTANTIALLY WITH THE LOCATION OF THE UPPER EXTREME OF THE INSTEP PORTION OF THE BOOT, A FLEXIBLE SPLASH GUARD FLAP CONNECTED TO THE UPPER END OF THE INSTEP GUARD AND EXTENDING THEREABOVE, AND MEANS TO RELEASABLY CONNECT THE UPPER END OF THE SPLASH GUARD FLAP TO THE BOOT.
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) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |