US3574958A
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Wading shoe
Assignee: Scientific Anglers Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-30
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Granted: 1971-04-13
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Expires: 1990-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A wading shoe made from nonwetting, nonwater-retaining material including a nonwetting, nonwater-retaining sole is provided with a quick release closure in addition to the normal lace adjustable means of closing a shoe.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon L Martuch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:52
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/08; A43B13/00; A43B13/14; A43B13/22; A43B13/223; A43B13/226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 34
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A water-pervious wading shoe comprising a sole, formed of nonwettable, nonwater-retaining material; an upper, formed of nonwettable, nonwater-retaining material, and affixed to said sole, said upper provided with (a) a quick release fastener and an adjustable fastener operably attached to said upper and (b) a drain means in said upper, adapted to pass and filter water through said shoe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A water-pervious wading shoe comprising a sole, formed of nonwettable, nonwater-retaining material; an upper, formed of nonwettable, nonwater-retaining material, and affixed to said sole, said upper provided with (a) a quick release fastener and an adjustable fastener operably attached to said upper and (b) a drain means in said upper, adapted to pass and filter water through said shoe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
a tongue, said tongue being attached to said vamp along one side thereof;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
a tongue, said tongue being attached to said vamp along one side thereof;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shoe according to claim 1 wherein said upper comprise two separable side portions, each side portion having a forward edge and a heel edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shoe according to claim 2 wherein said slide fastener is a slide fastener positioned opposite said adjustable fastener and operably attached to the heel edges of said side portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
two separable side quarters, each of said side quarters having a forward edge and a heel edge, one side of said tongue being attached to at least one of said forward edges;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
two separable side quarters, each of said side quarters having a forward edge and a heel edge, one side of said tongue being attached to at least one of said forward edges;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
a slide fastener operably attached to the heel edges of said side quarters;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
a slide fastener operably attached to the heel edges of said side quarters;
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A shoe according to claim 3 wherein each forward edge of said side portions is provided with a series of eyelets positioned to enable the forward edges of said side portions to be adjustably tightened by means of a lace.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shoe according to claim 4 wherein said upper is formed of a polymeric film.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
a series of eyelets positioned in each of the forward edges of said side quarters which operate in conjunction with a lace to form an adjustable fastener;
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
a series of eyelets positioned in each of the forward edges of said side quarters which operate in conjunction with a lace to form an adjustable fastener;
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
a pair of eyelets positioned in the lower portion of one of said side portions, each eyelet containing a perforated plate, said eyelets forming a drain means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
a pair of eyelets positioned in the lower portion of one of said side portions, each eyelet containing a perforated plate, said eyelets forming a drain means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shoe according to claim 5 wherein said film is a vinyl film.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shoe according to claim 5 wherein said film is a polyolefin or copolymer thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
A shoe according to claim 5 wherein the drain means is at least one eyelet containing a filtering means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shoe according to claim 4 wherein said upper is formed of woven polymeric fibers.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
A shoe according to claim 9 wherein said fiber is a polyolefin or copolymer thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shoe according to claim 9 wherein said fiber is a linear polyamide.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
A shoe according to claim 9 wherein said fiber is a polyester.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
A shoe according to claim 9 wherein at least a portion of said woven polymeric fiber is loosely woven thereby providing a drain means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shoe according to claim 9 wherein said sole is formed of matted and interwoven polymeric fibers.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
11 words
A shoe according to claim 14 wherein said sole is sculptured.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
11 words
A shoe according to claim 9 wherein said sole is tufted.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
A shoe according to claim 1 comprising a sole formed of interwoven and matted polymeric material, an upper affixed to said sole comprising;
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
34 words
A shoe according to claim 17 wherein a flap is attached to one of said heel edges, said flap being positioned to cover said slide fastener when said fastener is in the closed position.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shoe according to claim 18 wherein a lining formed of a resilient, nonwettable, nonwater-retaining material is bonded to all interior surfaces of said shoe.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shoe according to claim 17 wherein said lining extends above the top of said shoe.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shoe according to claim 20 wherein said lining is a polymeric fleece.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shoe according to claim 20 wherein said lining is a polymeric matted and interwoven felt.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
13 words
A shoe according to claim 19 wherein said lining is a polymeric foam.
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) | 1974-04-12 | 1974-10-12 | 1975-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-12 | 1978-10-12 | 1979-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-12 | 1982-10-12 | 1983-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |