US3703775A
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Football boots
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-15
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1990-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A football boot, the upper of which is provided with an outer shield which covers the instep of the wearer, each side edge of the shield being provided with a plurality of lace holes, preferably there being stitched or otherwise secured to each side of the upper a flap which is provided with a plurality of corresponding lace holes, the lace holes being located so that the lacings may fasten the shield centrally or to the left or right of the instep of the wearer as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Gatti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:04
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/02; A43B5/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A football boot including an upper having a front opening and means cooperable with the side edges of the upper defining said opening for securing the boot to the foot of the wearer, an outer shield attached only at its lower end to the upper of the boot above the toe portion thereof, said shield being provided along each of its side edges with a plurality of lace holes and lacing means comprising two flaps one arranged on each side of the upper and each having a set of lace holes, said lacing means comprising lacing engaging the shield and the flaps and being capable of swinging the portion of said shield not secured to the upper of the boot toward one side or the other of the instep, for fastening said shield against the upper of the shoe centrally or to the left or right of the instep of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A football boot including an upper having a front opening and means cooperable with the side edges of the upper defining said opening for securing the boot to the foot of the wearer, an outer shield attached only at its lower end to the upper of the boot above the toe portion thereof, said shield being provided along each of its side edges with a plurality of lace holes and lacing means comprising two flaps one arranged on each side of the upper and each having a set of lace holes, said lacing means comprising lacing engaging the shield and the flaps and being capable of swinging the portion of said shield not secured to the upper of the boot toward one side or the other of the instep, for fastening said shield against the upper of the shoe centrally or to the left or right of the instep of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
A football boot including an upper having a front opening, the side edges of the upper defining said opening being provided with lace holes adapted to receive a lace for securing the boot to the foot of the wearer, an outer shield attached only at its lower end to the upper of the boot above the toe portion thereof, said shield having along each of its side edges a set of lace holes, and lacing means comprising two flaps one arranged on each side of the upper and each having a set of lace holes, said lacing means comprising lacing engaging the shield and the flaps and being capable of swinging the portion of said shield not secured to the upper of the boot toward one side or the other of the instep, for fastening said shield against the upper of the shoe centrally or to the left or right of the instep of the wearer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A football boot including an upper having a front opening, the side edges of the upper defining said opening being provided with lace holes adapted to receive a lace for securing the boot to the foot of the wearer, an outer shield attached only at its lower end to the upper of the boot above the toe portion thereof, said shield having along each of its side edges a set of lace holes, and lacing means comprising two flaps one arranged on each side of the upper and each having a set of lace holes, said lacing means comprising lacing engaging the shield and the flaps and being capable of swinging the portion of said shield not secured to the upper of the boot toward one side or the other of the instep, for fastening said shield against the upper of the shoe centrally or to the left or right of the instep of the wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A football boot according to claim 2, wherein sets of lace holes of said flaps are arranged substantially parallel to the shoe sole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A football boot according to claim 2, wherein the swingable portion of the shield is of hollow construction for receiving reinforcing material inserted therein.
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) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |