US3678604A
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Shoe and fastening therefor
Assignee: HERBERT LEVINE Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-25
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1991-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A shoe including means for engaging the forward portion of the foot and including a single, elongated strap extending out from the inside of the shoe at the sole, for being wrapped around the leg of the wearer a number of times, the strap being elastic to stretch as the wearer''s leg moves.
Inventors
- 👤 Beth Levine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:02
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/12; A43B3/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
In a shoe comprising, a vamp portion, a shank portion and a quarter portion, located, respectively, at front, middle and rear of said shoe; a wearer''s foot support secured to all said portions of said shoe; means secured to said foot support for engaging the forward portion of the wearer''s foot; the improvement comprising, a single strap for being wrapped about the wearer''s leg above the foot; said strap being connected with said foot support near the junction of said shoe shank and quarter portions; said strap being sufficiently elongated to be wrapped in spiralling fashion at least once about the wearer''s leg; said strap having a free end and a portion of the strap in the vicinity of said end; said strap being adaptable such that said vicinity of its said free end may be in engagement with a portion of said strap further down along said strap for securing said strap about the wearer''s leg.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
In a shoe comprising, a vamp portion, a shank portion and a quarter portion, located, respectively, at front, middle and rear of said shoe; a wearer''s foot support secured to all said portions of said shoe; means secured to said foot support for engaging the forward portion of the wearer''s foot; the improvement comprising, a single strap for being wrapped about the wearer''s leg above the foot; said strap being connected with said foot support near the junction of said shoe shank and quarter portions; said strap being sufficiently elongated to be wrapped in spiralling fashion at least once about the wearer''s leg; said strap having a free end and a portion of the strap in the vicinity of said end; said strap being adaptable such that said vicinity of its said free end may be in engagement with a portion of said strap further down along said strap for securing said strap about the wearer''s leg.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the shoe of claim 1, the improvement further comprising, said shoe having an inside and an outside adapted to normally face, respectively, toward and away from the other foot when said shoe is worn; said strap being connected with said foot support to extend out from said shoe inside.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shoe of claim 2, wherein said shoe is open backed, having no rear cover for the foot rearward portion, which cover would extend up from said shoe support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the shoe of claim 1, the improvement further comprising, said strap being of increased width so as to minimize its cutting into the wearer''s leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the shoe of claim 1, the improvement further comprising, said strap being elastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the shoe of claim 5, the improvement further comprising, said strap being of increased width so as to minimize its cutting into the wearer''s leg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
In the shoe of claim 6, the improvement further comprising, said strap having side edges extending therealong; said side edges being of such thickness as to minimize the strap''s cutting into the wearer''s leg. 8 In the shoe of claim 6, the improvement further comprising, said shoe having an inside and an outside adapted to normally face, respectively, toward and away from the other foot when said shoe is worn; said strap being connected with said foot support to extend out from said shoe inside.
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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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |