US3914882A
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Creeper attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-11
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A creeper attachment for a shoe which includes a partial sole that underlies a shoe sole. A band member having a row of spike assemblies is attached to the partial sole. Ends of an elastic strap are attached to the band member. The elastic strap extends around a heel portion of the shoe to hold the attachment on the shoe.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Greer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:35
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C15/00; A43C15/06; A43C15/061; A43C15/063; A43C15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A creeper attachment for a shoe which comprises a partial sole for underlying a portion of a sole of the shoe, a one-piece band member having a central portion overlying the partial sole, a row of spike assemblies attaching the central portion of the band member to the partial sole, each of the spike assemblies including a spike head extending downwardly from the partial sole, means for linking ends of the band member, an elastic strap, and means for attaching end portions of the elastic strap to the band member on opposite sides of the central portion, the band member being adapted to engage the shoe in front of an instep portion, the elastic strap being adapted to engage a heel portion of the shoe to hold the attachment on the shoe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A creeper attachment for a shoe which comprises a partial sole for underlying a portion of a sole of the shoe, a one-piece band member having a central portion overlying the partial sole, a row of spike assemblies attaching the central portion of the band member to the partial sole, each of the spike assemblies including a spike head extending downwardly from the partial sole, means for linking ends of the band member, an elastic strap, and means for attaching end portions of the elastic strap to the band member on opposite sides of the central portion, the band member being adapted to engage the shoe in front of an instep portion, the elastic strap being adapted to engage a heel portion of the shoe to hold the attachment on the shoe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
127 words
In combination with a shoe, a creeper attachment which comprises a partial sole underlying a portion of a sole of the shoe, a one-piece band member having a central portion overlying the partial sole, a row of spike assemblies attaching the central portion of the band member to the partial sole, each of the spike assemblies including a spike head extending downwardly from the partial sole, means for linking ends of the band member, an elastic strap, and means for attaching end portions of the elastic strap to the band member on opposite sides of the central portion, the band member engaging the shoe in front of an instep portion, the elastic strap engaging a heel portion of the shoe to hold the attachment on the shoe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
In combination with a shoe, a creeper attachment which comprises a partial sole underlying a portion of a sole of the shoe, a one-piece band member having a central portion overlying the partial sole, a row of spike assemblies attaching the central portion of the band member to the partial sole, each of the spike assemblies including a spike head extending downwardly from the partial sole, means for linking ends of the band member, an elastic strap, and means for attaching end portions of the elastic strap to the band member on opposite sides of the central portion, the band member engaging the shoe in front of an instep portion, the elastic strap engaging a heel portion of the shoe to hold the attachment on the shoe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
A creeper attachment for a shoe which comprises a partial sole for underlying a portion of a sole of the shoe, a one-piece band member having a central portion overlying the partial sole, means attaching the central portion of the band member to the partial sole, a plurality of spike assemblies mounted on the partial sole, each of the spike assemblies including a spike head extending downwardly from the partial sole, means for linking ends of the band member, and elastic strap, and means for attaching end portions of the elastic strap to the band member on opposite sides of the central portion, the band member being adapted to engage the shoe in front of an instep portion, the elastic strap being adapted to engage a heel portion of the shoe to hold the attachment on the shoe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
A creeper attachment for a shoe which comprises a partial sole for underlying a portion of a sole of the shoe, a one-piece band member having a central portion overlying the partial sole, means attaching the central portion of the band member to the partial sole, a plurality of spike assemblies mounted on the partial sole, each of the spike assemblies including a spike head extending downwardly from the partial sole, means for linking ends of the band member, and elastic strap, and means for attaching end portions of the elastic strap to the band member on opposite sides of the central portion, the band member being adapted to engage the shoe in front of an instep portion, the elastic strap being adapted to engage a heel portion of the shoe to hold the attachment on 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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |