US3336683A
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Strap construction for footwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-03
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Granted: 1967-08-22
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Expires: 1985-02-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Schellkopf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:21
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/10; A43B3/101; A43B3/102; A43B3/12; A43B3/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR COMPRISING A SOLE ADAPTED TO SUPPORT THE FOOT OF A WEARER, AND AN UPPER SECURED TO SAID SOLE FOR RECEIVING SAID FOOT, SAID UPPER INCLUDING A STRAP ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF SIDE STRAPS SECURED TO SAID SOLE AT THEIR FORWARD END AND ADAPTED TO EXTEND OVER THE TOP OF THE FORWARD PORTION OF SAID FOOT AND REARWARDLY ALONG THE OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, WITH THE REAR OF SAID SIDE STRAPS BEING SECURED TO SAID SOLE, A CROSS STRAP EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID SOLE, AND A FLEXIBLE BENDABLE PORTION AT EACH END OF SAID CROSS STRAP MERGING INTO A REINFORCED SEGMENT OF THE ADJACENT ONE OF SAID SIDE STRAPS, SAID FLEXIBLE BENDABLE PORTIONS BEING AFFIXED TO SAID REINFORCED SEGMENTS AND SAID SIDE STRAPS SO AS TO IN THEIR NORMAL ATTITUDE CAUSE SAID CROSS STRAP TO ASSUME A FORWARD STORAGE POSITION OVER THE INSTEP OF SAID FOOT WHILE PERMITTING IT TO BE SWUNG REARWARDLY INTO A HEEL ENGAGING POSITION AROUND THE REAR THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR COMPRISING A SOLE ADAPTED TO SUPPORT THE FOOT OF A WEARER, AND AN UPPER SECURED TO SAID SOLE FOR RECEIVING SAID FOOT, SAID UPPER INCLUDING A STRAP ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF SIDE STRAPS SECURED TO SAID SOLE AT THEIR FORWARD END AND ADAPTED TO EXTEND OVER THE TOP OF THE FORWARD PORTION OF SAID FOOT AND REARWARDLY ALONG THE OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, WITH THE REAR OF SAID SIDE STRAPS BEING SECURED TO SAID SOLE, A CROSS STRAP EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID SOLE, AND A FLEXIBLE BENDABLE PORTION AT EACH END OF SAID CROSS STRAP MERGING INTO A REINFORCED SEGMENT OF THE ADJACENT ONE OF SAID SIDE STRAPS, SAID FLEXIBLE BENDABLE PORTIONS BEING AFFIXED TO SAID REINFORCED SEGMENTS AND SAID SIDE STRAPS SO AS TO IN THEIR NORMAL ATTITUDE CAUSE SAID CROSS STRAP TO ASSUME A FORWARD STORAGE POSITION OVER THE INSTEP OF SAID FOOT WHILE PERMITTING IT TO BE SWUNG REARWARDLY INTO A HEEL ENGAGING POSITION AROUND THE REAR THEREOF.
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) | 1970-08-21 | 1971-02-20 | 1971-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-21 | 1975-02-20 | 1975-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-21 | 1979-02-20 | 1979-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |