US3601865A
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Shoe closure device with rotatable member
Assignee: Weinmann AG
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Filing: 1969-08-27
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A closure device for a shoe upper has two interengageable closure means, at least one of which is mounted to rotate in a plane substantially parallel to the respective part of the upper.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Schoch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:38
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/14; A43C11/1406; A43C11/1413; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2102; Y10T24/2142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In a closure device, for use in connection with a sports shoe having two parts to be releasably put in closing position relative to each other, and including two closure means adapted to be connected to the respective part of the upper, the combination of, at least one of said closure means comprising a support member adapted to be rigidly secured to said part and extending along a portion of the upper contour thereof, an engagement member operable to engage the other closure means, and journaling means connected to one of said members and being journaled relative to the other member allowing for opposite rotational movement of said engagement member about an axis substantially perpendicular to the direction of extension of said support member and means operable for restricting the rotational movement of said engagement member to not more than about 40*.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In a closure device, for use in connection with a sports shoe having two parts to be releasably put in closing position relative to each other, and including two closure means adapted to be connected to the respective part of the upper, the combination of, at least one of said closure means comprising a support member adapted to be rigidly secured to said part and extending along a portion of the upper contour thereof, an engagement member operable to engage the other closure means, and journaling means connected to one of said members and being journaled relative to the other member allowing for opposite rotational movement of said engagement member about an axis substantially perpendicular to the direction of extension of said support member and means operable for restricting the rotational movement of said engagement member to not more than about 40*.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a closure device, as claimed in claim 1, and means operable for restricting the rotational movement of said engagement member to not more than about 30*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a closure device, as claimed in claim 1, and means operable for restricting the rotational movement of said engagement member to not more than about 26*.
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) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |