US3340846A
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Sound making device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-05-31
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1986-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph S Magiera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:51
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A SOUND MAKING DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN THE INSTEP OF A SHOE HAVING A SOLE AND HEEL, COMPRISING A BULBOUS BODY OF FLEXIBLE, RESILIENT MATERIAL WITH AN AIR CHAMBER THEREIN, A NECK EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY THEREFROM IN UPWARDLY OFFSET RELATION TO THE CENTER THEREOF TO PERMIT SAID NECK TO LIE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SOLE OF THE SHOE, SAID NECK HAVING A PASSAGE THERETHROUGH COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHAMBER, A SOUND MAKING ELEMENT IN SAID PASSAGE, AND A MEANS PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM THE NECK FOR PENETRATING THE HEEL PORTION OF THE SHOE ADJACENT THE INSTEP THEREOF FOR SECURING SAID DEVICE IN THE SHOE INSTEP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A SOUND MAKING DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN THE INSTEP OF A SHOE HAVING A SOLE AND HEEL, COMPRISING A BULBOUS BODY OF FLEXIBLE, RESILIENT MATERIAL WITH AN AIR CHAMBER THEREIN, A NECK EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY THEREFROM IN UPWARDLY OFFSET RELATION TO THE CENTER THEREOF TO PERMIT SAID NECK TO LIE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SOLE OF THE SHOE, SAID NECK HAVING A PASSAGE THERETHROUGH COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CHAMBER, A SOUND MAKING ELEMENT IN SAID PASSAGE, AND A MEANS PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM THE NECK FOR PENETRATING THE HEEL PORTION OF THE SHOE ADJACENT THE INSTEP THEREOF FOR SECURING SAID DEVICE IN THE SHOE INSTEP.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |