US3925914A
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Sandal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-19
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Granted: 1975-12-16
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Expires: 1994-08-19
Abstract
Abstract This invention is directed towards improvements in inexpensive sandals and components making up the sandals. The sandals have a sole member and a strap which is mounted on the sole member in a manner permitting the sandals to be worn on large or small feet. The sole member of the sandal can be adjustable in length, if desired, and the strap is also adjustable in length along with being very flexible so as to conform to the wearer''s foot.
Inventors
- 👤 Emery Marcoux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:35
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/10; A43B3/108; A43B3/101; A43B3/102; A43B3/105; A43B3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A sandal having a sole member, means for mounting a strap substantially transversely of the sole member in the region of the sole member which supports the ball of the foot of the sandal wearer, said means comprising a pair of longitudinal slots in the sole member through which the strap is threaded and further including means defining at least one removable section at one of the heel or toe ends of the sole member for use in shortening the sole member, if desired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A sandal having a sole member, means for mounting a strap substantially transversely of the sole member in the region of the sole member which supports the ball of the foot of the sandal wearer, said means comprising a pair of longitudinal slots in the sole member through which the strap is threaded and further including means defining at least one removable section at one of the heel or toe ends of the sole member for use in shortening the sole member, if desired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A sandal as claimed in claim 1, wherein each slot is spaced a substantial distance in from the side edge of the sole nearest to it and the slots are spaced apart a distance corresponding to the width of the smallest Foot size to be accommodated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A sandal as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sole member is of laminated construction having a bottom layer made from thermoplastic material and a second layer made of a fibrous material more flexible than the thermoplastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A sandal as claimed in claim 1, wherein the defining means comprises at least one row of blind holes, the row substantially traversing the sole member, each hole extending down from the top surface of the sole member through almost the entire thickness of the sole member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A sandal as claimed in claim 1 the sole member made from one of polystyrene or polyurethane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A sandal as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sole member is of laminated construction having a bottom layer made of a foam of synthetic resin and a top layer made of a flexible film adhered to the bottom layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
97 words
A sandal comprising a sole member, a strap, means for mounting the strap substantially transversely of the sole member in the region of the sole member which supports the ball of the foot of the sandal wearer, said means comprising a pair of longitudinal slots in the sole member through which the strap is threaded, and wherein the strap has an aperture on at least one side, the aperture positioned to receive the head of the first metatarsal bone of the wearer''s foot when wearing the sandal to aid in holding the sandal on the wearer''s foot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
97 words
A sandal comprising a sole member, a strap, means for mounting the strap substantially transversely of the sole member in the region of the sole member which supports the ball of the foot of the sandal wearer, said means comprising a pair of longitudinal slots in the sole member through which the strap is threaded, and wherein the strap has an aperture on at least one side, the aperture positioned to receive the head of the first metatarsal bone of the wearer''s foot when wearing the sandal to aid in holding the sandal on the wearer''s foot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
A sandal as claimed in claim 7 wherein the strap has two such apertures spaced apart along the strap, and further including means on the strap cooperating with the sole member for preventing the strap from moving relative to the sole member when threaded through the slots, said last-named means including oppositely facing pairs of shoulders formed by the two longitudinal edges of the strap inwardly of the respective apertures relative to the outer ends of the strap and engageable with the edges of the respective slots.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
A sandal having a sole member, means for mounting a strap on the sole member, and means defining at least one removable section at one of the heel or toe ends of the sole member for use in shortening the sole member, if required.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
A sandal having a sole member, means for mounting a strap on the sole member, and means defining at least one removable section at one of the heel or toe ends of the sole member for use in shortening the sole member, if required.
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) | 1978-12-15 | 1979-06-16 | 1979-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-15 | 1983-06-16 | 1983-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-15 | 1987-06-16 | 1987-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |