US3618946A
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Insert for football kicking shoe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-28
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1989-05-28
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus molded to the shape of an individual''s foot and insertable within a football shoe to prevent bending of the ankle when a football is placekicked.
Inventors
- 👤 Ryals E Lee
- 👤 Paul W Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:27
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/02; A43B5/025; A43B17/00; A43B17/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A seamless, one-piece football kicking aid molded of semirigid material to the configuration of an individual athlete''s foot and ankle and adapted to be removably inserted in a football shoe comprising a foot portion underlying substantially the entire length of an athlete''s foot, an integral upwardly extending ankle portion located behind the athlete''s heel and ankle, said ankle portion being curved around the heel and ankle, an upwardly extending flange integrally connected to at least one side of said foot portion and said ankle portion, said flange extending forwardly substantially to the ball portion of the athlete''s foot to permit bending of the forward portion of said foot portion but resisting bending of the rear portion thereof, whereby said brace is molded to the contours of an individual athlete''s foot to resist bending of the foot and ankle in aS least one direction when a football is kicked.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A seamless, one-piece football kicking aid molded of semirigid material to the configuration of an individual athlete''s foot and ankle and adapted to be removably inserted in a football shoe comprising a foot portion underlying substantially the entire length of an athlete''s foot, an integral upwardly extending ankle portion located behind the athlete''s heel and ankle, said ankle portion being curved around the heel and ankle, an upwardly extending flange integrally connected to at least one side of said foot portion and said ankle portion, said flange extending forwardly substantially to the ball portion of the athlete''s foot to permit bending of the forward portion of said foot portion but resisting bending of the rear portion thereof, whereby said brace is molded to the contours of an individual athlete''s foot to resist bending of the foot and ankle in aS least one direction when a football is kicked.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |