US3783534A
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Protective boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-14
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1993-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A protective boot designed especially for wear by motorcycle riders, particularly in off-the-road or trail riding, and in racing. The boat includes a protective front tongue extending from a hinged attachment near the toe, in covering relation to the boot laces and the wearer''s shin. The tongue includes, between two layers of leather, a rigid shin protector. Similar rigid lower leg protectors are provided on both sides of the wearer''s legs above the ankle, between two layers of the boots. The tongue is held in place by straps at the top and bottom which pass through loops attached in pairs to the back strap of the boot. The lower pair of loops also serves as an anchoring means for straps holding a ''''steel shoe'''' in place over the sole and toe of the left boot which is dragged when rounding corners.
Inventors
- 👤 R Phillips
- 👤 G Fluharty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:32
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/14; A43B5/145; A43B23/00; A43B23/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
265 words
A protective boot for use in motorcycle riding, and the like, comprising in combination: a. a sole portion; b. an upper portion enclosing the wearer''s foot and leg at least half the distance to the knee; c. said upper portion completely encircling the wearer''s leg over the entire height thereof, and including a frontal gusset allowing circumferential expansion and closure means for tightening said upper portion around the wearer''s leg; d. a protective frontal cover member attached to said upper portion along a transverse line between the toe and instep below said closure means and hingedly movable into closely covering relation to the front of the boot from said transverse line to the top of the boot; e. two tie straps attached to said cover member with one strap from opposite sides thereof near the top and the other intermediate of said one pair and said transverse line; f. two pairs of loops attached to said upper portion rearwardly adjacent the position of attachment of said straps to said cover member; g. said upper portion and cover member each having two superposed layers of material; h. first and second elongated strips of rigid material secured between said layers of said upper portion on the sides thereof adjacent the inside and outside of the wearer''s legs and extending from near the top to at least the position adjacent the top of the wearer''s ankle; and i. a third elongated strip of rigid material secured between said layers of said frontal cover member and extending from near the top thereof to a position adjacent the wearer''s instep.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
265 words
A protective boot for use in motorcycle riding, and the like, comprising in combination: a. a sole portion; b. an upper portion enclosing the wearer''s foot and leg at least half the distance to the knee; c. said upper portion completely encircling the wearer''s leg over the entire height thereof, and including a frontal gusset allowing circumferential expansion and closure means for tightening said upper portion around the wearer''s leg; d. a protective frontal cover member attached to said upper portion along a transverse line between the toe and instep below said closure means and hingedly movable into closely covering relation to the front of the boot from said transverse line to the top of the boot; e. two tie straps attached to said cover member with one strap from opposite sides thereof near the top and the other intermediate of said one pair and said transverse line; f. two pairs of loops attached to said upper portion rearwardly adjacent the position of attachment of said straps to said cover member; g. said upper portion and cover member each having two superposed layers of material; h. first and second elongated strips of rigid material secured between said layers of said upper portion on the sides thereof adjacent the inside and outside of the wearer''s legs and extending from near the top to at least the position adjacent the top of the wearer''s ankle; and i. a third elongated strip of rigid material secured between said layers of said frontal cover member and extending from near the top thereof to a position adjacent the wearer''s instep.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination according to claim 1 and further including a reinforcing strip of rigid material embedded in said sole portion and extending longitudinally thereof in the portion adjacent the arch of the wearer''s foot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein Said frontal cover member is in the nature of a tongue secured to the outer surface of the boot by a plate arranged in covering relation to a portion of said cover member extending below said transverse line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said upper portion includes two sides joined at the back of the boot by a back strap extending vertically up the back, said loops being secured to said back strap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination according to claim 1 and further including a steel shoe arranged in covering relation to at least said sole portion and having attached thereto a plurality of straps adapted for engagement through said loops.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination according to claim 5 wherein said steel shoe straps carry clips on the free ends thereof, each of said straps being of such length that engagement of said clips with selected ones of said loops is effective to secure said steel shoe to said boot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention according to claim 6 wherein said straps are of elastic material and of such length that they are stretched when secured to said loops, thereby biasing said steel shoe into close engagement with said boot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said tie straps each extend between two layers of said frontal cover member forwardly of said third strip.
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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |