US3705463A
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Construction for shoe, slipper or the like
Assignee: NORTHEAST SHOE CO
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Filing: 1969-12-30
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Granted: 1972-12-12
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Expires: 1989-12-30
Abstract
Abstract An improved shoe having a front upper provided with a pair of opposing side edges which are turned under, and flexible elastic bridging means joining the side edges to each other underneath the upper. A rear upper member is secured adjacent its forward edge to the rear portion of the front upper. A midsole member is secured to the front upper and to the rear upper member and has recess means for positioning therein cushion means of a relatively soft compressible material. A rigid toe insert member is secured to the front upper forwardly of the bridging means and a rigid heel insert member is secured to the front upper rearwardly of the bridging means and to the rear upper member. Outersole and heel members are secured to the midsole member, and the cushion means underlies the bridging means and is adhesively secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton Lown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:04
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1405; A43B7/1415; A43B7/1425; A43B13/00; A43B13/14; A43B13/141; A43B13/38; A43B13/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In an improved shoe or the like, having a front upper provided with a pair of opposing side edges, said edges being turned under, flexible elastic bridging means joining said side edges to each other underneath said upper, a rear upper member secured adjacent its forward edge to the rear portion of said front upper; the improvement comprising a midsole member secured to said front upper and to said rear upper member and having recess means, cushion Means of a relatively soft compressible material and of substantially equal thickness to said midsole in the forward portion of said midsole positioned in said recess means, a rigid toe insert member secured to said front upper forwardly of said bridging means, a rigid heel insert members secured to said front upper rearwardly of said bridging means and to said rear upper member, outersole and heel members secured to said midsole member; said cushion means underlying said bridging means and being adhesively secured thereto, whereby a relatively flexible and comfortable supporting structure is provided for said shoe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In an improved shoe or the like, having a front upper provided with a pair of opposing side edges, said edges being turned under, flexible elastic bridging means joining said side edges to each other underneath said upper, a rear upper member secured adjacent its forward edge to the rear portion of said front upper; the improvement comprising a midsole member secured to said front upper and to said rear upper member and having recess means, cushion Means of a relatively soft compressible material and of substantially equal thickness to said midsole in the forward portion of said midsole positioned in said recess means, a rigid toe insert member secured to said front upper forwardly of said bridging means, a rigid heel insert members secured to said front upper rearwardly of said bridging means and to said rear upper member, outersole and heel members secured to said midsole member; said cushion means underlying said bridging means and being adhesively secured thereto, whereby a relatively flexible and comfortable supporting structure is provided for said shoe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A shoe as defined in claim 1, wherein said bridging means comprises an elastic gore piece having opposing side edges, said side edges being secured to the respective side edges of said front upper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A shoe as defined in claim 3, wherein said recess means in said midsole member comprises a cutout portion removed from the forward portion thereof, and said cushion means comprises a pad-like insert member generally conforming with the contour of said cutout portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A shoe as defined in claim 3, wherein said insert member is formed of foam rubber.
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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) | 1975-12-12 | 1976-06-12 | 1976-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-12 | 1980-06-12 | 1980-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-12 | 1984-06-12 | 1984-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |