US3667140A
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Protective footgear for karate participants
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-29
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-09-29
Abstract
Abstract As a representative embodiment of the invention disclosed here, a boot or shoe is provided with protective pads around and under the heel, under the toe, and on the outward side of the shoe. Another pad is placed over the instep and adapted to extend upwardly therefrom to protect the shin of the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy E Hunderford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:52
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/32; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A63B2071/1258; A63B2071/1283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
Footwear adapted for protecting an opponent from injury by kicking blows delivered by a wearer of said footwear and comprising: a slipper-like member adapted to be fitted onto the foot of a wearer, said slipper-like member having an upper portion secured around the marginal edges of a sole portion extending between the heel and toe of said slipper-like member; heel-padding means including a first pad extending around the heel of said upper portion, and a second pad extending under the heel of said sole portion; toe-padding means including a third pad extending over the toe of said upper portion, and a fourth pad extending undEr the toe of said sole portion; and insteppadding means including a fifth pad extending over the instep portion of said upper portion; said pads being respectively comprised of a pad member of a foamed polyvinyl chloride material, and a cover of a flexible material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
Footwear adapted for protecting an opponent from injury by kicking blows delivered by a wearer of said footwear and comprising: a slipper-like member adapted to be fitted onto the foot of a wearer, said slipper-like member having an upper portion secured around the marginal edges of a sole portion extending between the heel and toe of said slipper-like member; heel-padding means including a first pad extending around the heel of said upper portion, and a second pad extending under the heel of said sole portion; toe-padding means including a third pad extending over the toe of said upper portion, and a fourth pad extending undEr the toe of said sole portion; and insteppadding means including a fifth pad extending over the instep portion of said upper portion; said pads being respectively comprised of a pad member of a foamed polyvinyl chloride material, and a cover of a flexible material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The footwear of claim 1 further including a sixth pad secured to said fifth pad and extended upwardly therefrom for protecting the shin of a wearer of said footwear.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The footwear of claim 2 wherein said fifth pad is extended downwardly along the outward side of said upper portion to provide padding along the outward side of said sole portion between said heel and toe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The footwear of claim 2 further including means on said sixth pad adapted for retaining said sixth pad on the shin of a wearer of said footwear.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The footwear of claim 4 wherein said retaining means include at least one strap having a first portion secured to said sixth pad and a second portion adapted for encompassing the leg of a wearer of said footwear; and fastening means on said sixth pad adapted for releasably securing a third portion of said strap to said sixth pad.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
The footwear of claim 4 wherein said retaining means include at least one strap having one end secured to said sixth pad, a central portion sized and adapted for encompassing the leg of a wearer of said footwear, and a free end portion having a first hook-and-pile gripping fastener thereon; and a second hook-and-pile fastener on said sixth pad cooperatively arranged for releasable engagement with said first hook-and-pile gripping fastener.
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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |