US3878641A
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Step actuated noise maker and means for attachment to a shoe
Assignee: MEGO CORP
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Filing: 1973-12-07
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A step actuated noise maker including a one-piece housing having a closed interior with a cricket being located in said interior. Means is provided for attaching the housing to the shoe and a movable button projects from the housing for actuating said cricket when said step actuated noisemaker is brought in contact with the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Sid Noble
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
An actuateable noisemaker which can be selectively secured to a shoe so as to be step actuated comprising a housing, said housing including a first section and a second section, said first and second housing sections being hinged to each other, said first and second housing sections being secured to each other so as to define a closed interior, a cricket, said cricket including a leaf mount and a leaf, said cricket being located in said closed interior, means integral with said second housing section for preventing said cricket from freely moving in said interior, said second housing section including a wall, an opening extending through said wall, a button actuator, said button actuator including a first section and a second section, said first section of said button actuator being located in said interior and abutting said leaf and having a larger cross section than said button actuator second section, the second section of said button actuator extending through said opening and being external of said interior, a securing means adapted to be placed on the upper portion of a shoe, elastic retaining means attached to said securing means and attached to said housing whereby said securing means can be placed on the upper portion of a shoe and the housing on the sole of the shoe and as the shoe comes in successive contact with the ground the button actuator is depressed causing the cricket leaf to flex and a series of sounds to be emitted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
An actuateable noisemaker which can be selectively secured to a shoe so as to be step actuated comprising a housing, said housing including a first section and a second section, said first and second housing sections being hinged to each other, said first and second housing sections being secured to each other so as to define a closed interior, a cricket, said cricket including a leaf mount and a leaf, said cricket being located in said closed interior, means integral with said second housing section for preventing said cricket from freely moving in said interior, said second housing section including a wall, an opening extending through said wall, a button actuator, said button actuator including a first section and a second section, said first section of said button actuator being located in said interior and abutting said leaf and having a larger cross section than said button actuator second section, the second section of said button actuator extending through said opening and being external of said interior, a securing means adapted to be placed on the upper portion of a shoe, elastic retaining means attached to said securing means and attached to said housing whereby said securing means can be placed on the upper portion of a shoe and the housing on the sole of the shoe and as the shoe comes in successive contact with the ground the button actuator is depressed causing the cricket leaf to flex and a series of sounds to be emitted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
247 words
An actuateable noisemaker which can be selectively secured to a shoe so as to be step actuated comprising a housing, said housing including a first section and a second section, said first and second housing sections being hinged to each other, said first and second housing sections being secured to each other so as to define a closed interior, a cricket, said cricket including a leaf mount and a leaf, said cricket being located in said closed interior, means integral with said second housing section for preventing said cricket from freely moving in said interior, said second housing section including a wall, an opening extending through said wall, a button actuator, said button actuator including a first section and a second section, said first section of said button actuator being located in said interior and abutting said leaf and having a larger cross section than said button actuator second section, the second section of said button actuator extending through said opening and being external of said interior, a securing means adapted to be placed on the upper portion of a shoe, elastic retaining means attached to said securing means and attached to said housing whereby said securing means can be placed on the upper portion of a shoe and the housing on the sole of the shoe and as the shoe comes in successive contact with the ground the button actuator is depressed causing the cricket leaf to flex and a series of sounds to be emitted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
247 words
An actuateable noisemaker which can be selectively secured to a shoe so as to be step actuated comprising a housing, said housing including a first section and a second section, said first and second housing sections being hinged to each other, said first and second housing sections being secured to each other so as to define a closed interior, a cricket, said cricket including a leaf mount and a leaf, said cricket being located in said closed interior, means integral with said second housing section for preventing said cricket from freely moving in said interior, said second housing section including a wall, an opening extending through said wall, a button actuator, said button actuator including a first section and a second section, said first section of said button actuator being located in said interior and abutting said leaf and having a larger cross section than said button actuator second section, the second section of said button actuator extending through said opening and being external of said interior, a securing means adapted to be placed on the upper portion of a shoe, elastic retaining means attached to said securing means and attached to said housing whereby said securing means can be placed on the upper portion of a shoe and the housing on the sole of the shoe and as the shoe comes in successive contact with the ground the button actuator is depressed causing the cricket leaf to flex and a series of sounds to be emitted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An actuateable noisemaker according to claim 1 wherein said securing means includes two plates which are held parallel to each other by a separating means, said elastic retaining means selectively securable to said separating means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |