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US3827166A
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Detachable spiked shoe protective cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-26
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A spiked shoe protective cover having a pad of deformable material shaped to conform to the sole and heel of a spiked shoe and having a resilient strap, extending from each side of the front of the pad rearwardly in a continuous loop around the heel of the shoe with central and rear flexible straps connecting the resilient strap to the pad with a space therebetween, and a central connecting strap that quickly and easily interconnects the sides of the resilient strap to resiliently hold the pad against the shoe sole with the deformable material absorbing the spike or cleat projections from the bottom of the shoe with the pad abutting against a substantial portion of the bottom surface of the shoe providing maximum support.
Inventors
- 👤 M Goodman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:13
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/18; A43B5/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
231 words
A detachable spiked shoe protective cover for fitting against the under-surface of a shoe having cleats or spikes projecting therefrom comprising, a shield pad having the general outer configuration of the shoe sole and heel, a first flexible strap extending from one side of the forward end of the pad around the heel of the shoe and back to the other side of the forward end of the pad, the ends of said first strap being secured to the respective sides of said pad, a pair of flexible single straps, each extending between each side of said pad midway the length thereof and being secured to said first strap along the side length thereof, a third flexible strap secured at one end to the heel of the pad and at the other end to said first strap, said second and third straps being secured to said first strap a spaced distance from said pad, said first strap being resilient, a strap clasp extending between and releasably interconnecting the sides of said first strap across the top of the shoe to which the pad is attached, and at least the upper surface of said pad comprising the formable and resilient material that absorbs the penetrating spikes or cleats with a substantial portion of the upper surface of said pad abutting against the lower surface of the shoe forming an overall support therefor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
231 words
A detachable spiked shoe protective cover for fitting against the under-surface of a shoe having cleats or spikes projecting therefrom comprising, a shield pad having the general outer configuration of the shoe sole and heel, a first flexible strap extending from one side of the forward end of the pad around the heel of the shoe and back to the other side of the forward end of the pad, the ends of said first strap being secured to the respective sides of said pad, a pair of flexible single straps, each extending between each side of said pad midway the length thereof and being secured to said first strap along the side length thereof, a third flexible strap secured at one end to the heel of the pad and at the other end to said first strap, said second and third straps being secured to said first strap a spaced distance from said pad, said first strap being resilient, a strap clasp extending between and releasably interconnecting the sides of said first strap across the top of the shoe to which the pad is attached, and at least the upper surface of said pad comprising the formable and resilient material that absorbs the penetrating spikes or cleats with a substantial portion of the upper surface of said pad abutting against the lower surface of the shoe forming an overall support therefor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A detachable spiked shoe protective cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said pad having a plurality of holes in the side edge wall surface thereof, and the ends of said first and second straps being inserted into said holes and being secured therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A detachable spiked shoe protective cover as claimed in claim 2 wherein, said ends of said first and second members are secured by an adhesive in said holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A detachable spiked shoe protective cover as claimed in claim 2 wherein, said pad comprises a layer of deformable resilient material bonded to a bottom second layer of harder wear material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A detachable spiked shoe protective cover as claimed in claim 4 wherein, said second and third straps comprising substantial non-resilient material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A detachable spike shoe protective cover as claimed in claim 4 wherein, said upper layer of deformable resilient material is substantially thicker than the said bottom second layer of harder material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
A detachable spike shoe protective cover as claimed in claim 6 wherein, the ends of said first and second members being inserted into holes in the side of said deformable rEsilient material, and the third strap being of non-resilient material that is secured by an adhesive to the rear surface of said deformable material and the second layer of harder material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
A detachable spike shoe protective cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said fourth strap comprising strap material hooked at one end to one side length of said first strap substantially mid-way the one side length, and the other end of the fourth strap extending hooking around the other side length of said first strap with the free end overlapping the strap and being secured thereto by a releasable attachment fastener.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A detachable spike shoe protective cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said pad having an outer edge surface that extends beyond the outer edge surface of the shoe on which it is to be mounted.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |