US3742625A
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Articulated clog
Assignee: Famolare Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-03
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1992-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A new and improved, articulated clog construction which may be assembled by an unskilled person using only a simple tool, such as a hammer, is disclosed herein. The new clog is comprised of three injection molded, hollow, rib reinforced plastic body elements which are articulated to one another by means of elastomeric loops or bands. A one-piece, contoured, flexible insole is attached by pins, rivets, nails or the like, to the body elements. Three separate sole elements of molded neoprene or similar durable material are attached to the lower surfaces of the body elements. Advantageously, each of the sole elements has pin-like projections formed integrally therewith for locking insertion into mating sockets formed in each of the body elements. A vamp is secured to the insole of the new clog by the pins, rivets, nails or the like used in the attachment of the insole to the upper surfaces of the articulated body elements.
Inventors
- 👤 J Famolare
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:07
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/10; A43B13/00; A43B13/14; A43B13/141; A43B13/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An articulated clog construction comprising a. a hollow clog body comprised of a heel body element, an arch body element and a toe body element; b. first and second elastomeric loop means; c. post means formed on each of said clog body elements; d. said elastomeric loop means cooperating with said post means to connect said toe and heel body elements to said arch body element for limited pivotal movement therebetween; e. one-piece insole means secured to the upper surfaces of the clog body elements; f. separate wear sole elements attached to the lower surfaces of each of the clog body elements; and g. a vamp means secured to said hollow clog body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
An articulated clog construction comprising a. a hollow clog body comprised of a heel body element, an arch body element and a toe body element; b. first and second elastomeric loop means; c. post means formed on each of said clog body elements; d. said elastomeric loop means cooperating with said post means to connect said toe and heel body elements to said arch body element for limited pivotal movement therebetween; e. one-piece insole means secured to the upper surfaces of the clog body elements; f. separate wear sole elements attached to the lower surfaces of each of the clog body elements; and g. a vamp means secured to said hollow clog body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The articulated clog construction of claim 1, in which a. peglike means secure said insole and said vamp means to the upper surfaces of said clog body elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A clog construction in accordance with claim 1, in which a. said wear sole elements include integral upwardly projecting pin-like elements; b. said clog body elements include integral socket means adapted to cooperate with said pin-like elements to retain said wear sole elements on said clog body elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The clog construction of claim 1, in which a. said toe body element and said heel body element have projecting tongue portions; b. said arch body element has slot portions formed in the front and rear walls thereof to receive said tongue elements; and c. said tongue portions and slot porTions cooperating to maintain said clog body elements in predetermined alignment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
89 words
An improved clog body element comprising a. four walls definitive of a hollow foot supporting member; b. a hub disposed centrally of said four walls; c. slat-like reinforcing ribs extending between said four walls and said hub; d. a plurality of peg receiving openings formed on the upper surface of said clog body elements; e. a plurality of socket means formed at the lower portion of said clog element; f. said upper surface portions of said clog element being specifically contoured to support a portion of a human foot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
An improved clog body element comprising a. four walls definitive of a hollow foot supporting member; b. a hub disposed centrally of said four walls; c. slat-like reinforcing ribs extending between said four walls and said hub; d. a plurality of peg receiving openings formed on the upper surface of said clog body elements; e. a plurality of socket means formed at the lower portion of said clog element; f. said upper surface portions of said clog element being specifically contoured to support a portion of a human foot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The clog body element of claim 5, which includes a. means formed at a wall thereof to align said clog body with another clog body element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The clog body element of claim 5, which includes a. post means formed therein to anchor a closed loop spring means for flexibly connecting said clog body element to another clog body element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The clog body element of claim 5, which includes a. wear sole means secured through said sockets; and b. insole means secured through said peg receiving holes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The clog body element of claim 8, which includes a. a vamp means; b. peg means securing said vamp means and said insole means to the upper surfaces of said clog body element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
A first clog body element of claim 7, a second clog body element of claim 7, and a third clog body element of claim 7, together with an insole, three wear sole elements, a vamp, two elastomeric loops, and a plurality of peg means to form a clog kit.
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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |