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US3863366A
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Footwear with molded sole
Assignee: Ro Search Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-23
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1994-01-23
Abstract
Abstract Improvements in the safety and comfort of footwear having the appearance of having very thick molded soles.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace Auberry
- 👤 Sven Oberg
- 👤 Kenneth Smathers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:54
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D35/00; B29D35/06; B29D35/065; A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
Footwear comprising an upper, a tread sole, said tread sole having a portion thereof extending upwardly to form a peripheral side edge, said sole and side edge being formed of elastomeric material, a strip of material secured to said upper above the insole level and said side edge being molded directly to said strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
Footwear comprising an upper, a tread sole, said tread sole having a portion thereof extending upwardly to form a peripheral side edge, said sole and side edge being formed of elastomeric material, a strip of material secured to said upper above the insole level and said side edge being molded directly to said strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
Footwear as described in claim 1 wherein said side edge extends upwardly from the bottom of said tread sole a distance at least twice the thickness of said tread sole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
Footwear as described in claim 1 wherein said side edge has a thickness substantially the same as said tread sole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Footwear as described in claim 2 wherein said side edge has a thickness substantially the same as said tread sole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Footwear as described in claim 1 wherein said upper includes an extension extending to said sole and said strip is stitched to said upper and to said extension.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Footwear as described in claim 1 wherein said strip comprises elastomeric material and is stitched to said upper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
Footwear as described in claim 1 wherein the portion of the upper below said strip is tapered inwardly throughout its periphery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
Footwear as described in claim 1 wherein the said outer surface of said side edge is tapered towards the center of the shoe.
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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |