US3852898A
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Shoe wear element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-23
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A shoe wear element for use on the outer surface of a heel and sole, for positioning along one edge thereof consisting of a less than completely circular thin planar element having positioned about the peripheral edge thereof a plurality of curved heel conforming wear portions together with fastening means for detachably positioning the wear element to the edge of sole and heel to permit repositioning the same element in the same location with an unworn edge in position, when the original edge portion is worn.
Inventors
- 👤 H Rubens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:51
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A replaceable, multipositioned less than completely circular thin planar wear heel element for mounting to a wear position over the edge of the rear heel wear portion of a shoe, each element having a plurality of identical heel edge conforming contours about the periphery of the element so as not to project substantially over the edge of the wear portion of the shoe, and having a thickness to permit comfortable wear on the wear surface of an existing shoe, and fastening means for releasably securing said thin planar element to the wear surface of the shoe when one of said edge conforming contours are worn, whereby the thin planar element may be moved in the plane of said element and repositioned on the wear portion with another contour of said element conforming to the contour of the edge of the wear portion of the shoe for continued use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A replaceable, multipositioned less than completely circular thin planar wear heel element for mounting to a wear position over the edge of the rear heel wear portion of a shoe, each element having a plurality of identical heel edge conforming contours about the periphery of the element so as not to project substantially over the edge of the wear portion of the shoe, and having a thickness to permit comfortable wear on the wear surface of an existing shoe, and fastening means for releasably securing said thin planar element to the wear surface of the shoe when one of said edge conforming contours are worn, whereby the thin planar element may be moved in the plane of said element and repositioned on the wear portion with another contour of said element conforming to the contour of the edge of the wear portion of the shoe for continued use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A wear element as set forth in claim 1 wherein the various contours around the periphery thereof form convex curves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A wear element as set forth in claim 1 wherein the various contours form distinct segments of curved surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A wear element as set forth in claim 1 having at least two different curved contours.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A wear element as set forth in claim 1 formed of sheet material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A wear element as set forth in claim 1 having fastener apertures arranged to occupy identical positions when repositioned over an original position on the shoe.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wear element as set forth in claim 1 having a plurality of different wear positions for accommodating either a heel or toe position on a shoe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wear element as set forth in claim 1 wherein a worn position of the wear element acts as a support for maintaining an unworn portion in the same position as the worn portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A wear element as set forth in claim 1 having edge conforming contours on both sides of said element.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |