US3839758A
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Foot binding mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-13
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1993-07-13
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a foot binding mechanism to receive one''s foot therein having a foot support assembly mounted on a support member and a binding assembly connected to the foot support assembly and the support member. The foot support assembly includes (1) a stationary housing assembly to support a forward portion of one''s foot; (2) a movable housing assembly connectable about the heel of one''s foot; and (3) the binding assembly connected to the movable housing assembly and the support member. The binding assembly includes a thrust member connected to the movable housing assembly, an anchor bar connected to the thrust member and to an anchor assembly. The anchor bar is movable in an upward direction to the unlatched condition for ease of adjustment requiring only a single hand to do so.
Inventors
- 👤 C Jack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C9/00; B; B63; B63B; B63B32/00; B63B32/30; B63B32/35
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A foot binding mechanism adapted to receive one''s foot therein, comprising: a. a foot support means attached to a main support member having a stationary housing assembly and a movable housing assembly; b. said movable housing assembly connected by a connector housing to said support member; c. a binding means connected to said movable housing assembly and said support member; d. said binding means includes a thrust member connected to said movable housing assembly, an anchor bar connected to said thrust member, and an anchor assembly connected to said anchor bar; e. said anchor bar movable longitudinally within said anchor assembly to adjusted positions and freely movable in an upward manner to the unlatched condition for substantial longitudinal movement of said movable housing assembly and, subsequently, movable downwardly to the latched condition in contact with said anchor assembly; f. said anchor assembly having a plurality of guide slots therewithin to selectively receive said anchor bar therewithin in an adjusted condition whereby said anchor bar is movable within said guide slots so as to be movable to various adjusted position, and said guide slots restrict rearward movement of said anchor bar and permit upward and lateral movement thereof to another adjusted position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A foot binding mechanism adapted to receive one''s foot therein, comprising: a. a foot support means attached to a main support member having a stationary housing assembly and a movable housing assembly; b. said movable housing assembly connected by a connector housing to said support member; c. a binding means connected to said movable housing assembly and said support member; d. said binding means includes a thrust member connected to said movable housing assembly, an anchor bar connected to said thrust member, and an anchor assembly connected to said anchor bar; e. said anchor bar movable longitudinally within said anchor assembly to adjusted positions and freely movable in an upward manner to the unlatched condition for substantial longitudinal movement of said movable housing assembly and, subsequently, movable downwardly to the latched condition in contact with said anchor assembly; f. said anchor assembly having a plurality of guide slots therewithin to selectively receive said anchor bar therewithin in an adjusted condition whereby said anchor bar is movable within said guide slots so as to be movable to various adjusted position, and said guide slots restrict rearward movement of said anchor bar and permit upward and lateral movement thereof to another adjusted position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
A foot binding mechanism as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said stationary housing assembly having a connector member securing a foot support boot against said support member; b. said thrust member having a main thrust body pivotally connected to said movable housing and pivotally connected to said anchor bar and movable about a pivot point from latched to unlatched conditions, and c. said anchor assembly having a pair of spaced sidewalls having a plurality of said guide slots therewithin to selectively receive said anchor bar therewithin in an adjusted condition whereby said anchor bar is movable within said sidewalls and outwardly of said guide slots so as to be movable to various adjusted position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
90 words
A foot binding mechanism as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said anchor assembly having a pair of spaced sidewalls having the plurality of said guide slots therewithin to selectively receive said anchor bar therewithin in an adjusted condition whereby said anchor bar is movable within said sidewalls and said guide slots so as to be movable to various adjusted positions, and b. said guide slots having forwardly extended finger elements to restrict rearward movement of said anchor bar and permit upward and lateral movement thereof to another adjusted position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A foot binding mechanism as described in claim 3, wherein: a. said anchor assembly provided with a pair of spaced anchor sections each to receive a portion of said anchor bar therein; and b. said anchor bar having a pair of parallel connector legs, each having an outwardly extended connector shafts to mount in respective one''s said guide slots to hold in the adjusted conditions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
A foot binding mechanism as described in claim 4, wherein: a. said movable housing assembly having a connector element securing a heel support boot against said support member; b. said connector element haivng guide plates movable within said connector housing for longitudinal movement; c. said connector element having a latch assembly engageable with said thrust member to anchor and hold said anchor bar in the latched condition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
A foot binding mechanism as describe in claim 4, wherein: a. said connector legs mounted on opposed edges of said support member to present a support area therebetween; b. said thrust member and anchor bar extended in a common horizontal plane in the latched condition to prevent movement of said movable housing assembly, and c. said connector legs mounted within said guide slots and held against rearward movement by said finger elements.
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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |