US3772722A
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Shoe tree with article basket
Assignee: Helmac Products Corp
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Filing: 1972-08-10
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1992-08-10
Abstract
Abstract An article basket attached to the toe section of a shoe tree by a suitable means which allows the basket to be folded into and removed from the cavity of the toe section. Complementary fastening means releasably locks the basket inside the toe section.
Inventors
- 👤 J Gellert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:01
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43D; A43D3/00; A43D3/14; A43D3/1433; A43D3/1491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In a plastic molded shoe tree having a concavo-convex toe section of a shape to fit into the toe of a shoe, said toe section having a front end, an upper rearward edge, a downwardly facing cavity and an end section connected to the upper rearward edge of the toe section, a device consisting of a perforated article basket and a flexible plastic hinge permanently connecting the basket to the front edge for swinging from a position inside the cavity to a position extending outwardly from the front end and complementary catch means on the toe piece and the holder for releasably retaining the basket in the cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In a plastic molded shoe tree having a concavo-convex toe section of a shape to fit into the toe of a shoe, said toe section having a front end, an upper rearward edge, a downwardly facing cavity and an end section connected to the upper rearward edge of the toe section, a device consisting of a perforated article basket and a flexible plastic hinge permanently connecting the basket to the front edge for swinging from a position inside the cavity to a position extending outwardly from the front end and complementary catch means on the toe piece and the holder for releasably retaining the basket in the cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device according to claim 1 in which the complementary catch means consists of a latch and slot arrangement, one of which is carried by the basket and the other carried by the toe section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device according to claim 1 in which the complementary catch means comprises an apertured flange extending outwardly from the basket edge opposite said hinge and a latch having a hook engageable in the aperture in said flange, said hook engaging the edge of the aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a plastic molded shoe tree having a concavo-convex toe section of a shape to fit into the toe of a shoe, said toe section having a front end, an upper rearward edge, a downwardly facing cavity and an end section connected to the upper rearward edge of the toe section, a device consisting of a perforated article basket and two pairs of complemental releasable catch means, one pair of the complemental catch means being on the front end of the basket and on the underside of the front edge of the toe piece respectively, and the other pair of the complemental catch means being on the back edge of the basket and the underside of the toe piece adjacent thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
In a plastic molded shoe tree having a concavo-convex toe section of a shape to fit into the toe of a shoe, said toe section having a front end, an upper rearward edge, a downwardly facing cavity and an end section connected to the upper rearward edge of the toe section, a device consisting of a perforated article basket and two pairs of complemental releasable catch means, one pair of the complemental catch means being on the front end of the basket and on the underside of the front edge of the toe piece respectively, and the other pair of the complemental catch means being on the back edge of the basket and the underside of the toe piece adjacent thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device according to claim 4 in which said catch means on the back edge of the basket and the underside of the toe piece adjacent thereto comprises a fastening device on the underside of the toe piece and a flange on the basket, engaged by the fastening device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
The device according to claim 4 in which said catch means on the front end of the basket and on the underside of the front edge of the toe piece comprises a tongue receiving recess on the front edge of the toe piece and a tongue protruding from the front end of the basket, said tongue being enterable in the recess.
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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |