US3951407A
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Device for use on a golf shoe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-04-14
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Granted: 1976-04-20
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Expires: 1995-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A device for positioning the shoe of a golfer with the outside edge of the shoe elevated with respect to the inside edge includes a crosspiece extending laterally across the instep of the shoe and a strap which is connected between the opposite ends of the crosspiece to hold the latter on the shoe. An arm is connected pivotally to the inner end portion of the crosspiece to swing between an out-of-the-way position within the instep for walking and a support position for elevating the outside edge of the shoe. In the support position, the outer end portion of the arm is spaced downwardly from the crosspiece to engage the ground and the arm is held in such position by a brace having one end hinged to the outer end portion of the arm and an opposite free end which abuts the crosspiece. To collapse the device for walking, the free end of the brace is swung from beneath the crosspiece to enable the arm to be swung into its out-of-the-way position.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank C. Calacurcio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:10
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C15/00; A43C15/14; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/001; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3667; A63B69/3673
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A device adapted for use on a golf shoe to support one edge of the shoe in an elevated position with respect to the opposite edge thereof so as to aid in positioning a golfer for swinging, said device including an arm connectable with the shoe on the underside thereof and having one end portion movable away from and toward the underside of the shoe between a first position spaced downwardly from the one edge of the shoe for engagement with the ground to support the one edge in its elevated position and a second out-of-the-way position closely adjacent the underside of the shoe, and a brace for acting between said arm and said shoe to support said end portion in said first position, said brace being movable to release said end portion for movement into its out-of-the-way position to enable the golfer to walk in a normal manner while said device remains on the shoe.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
A device adapted for use on a golf shoe to support one edge of the shoe in an elevated position with respect to the opposite edge thereof so as to aid in positioning a golfer for swinging, said device including an arm connectable with the shoe on the underside thereof and having one end portion movable away from and toward the underside of the shoe between a first position spaced downwardly from the one edge of the shoe for engagement with the ground to support the one edge in its elevated position and a second out-of-the-way position closely adjacent the underside of the shoe, and a brace for acting between said arm and said shoe to support said end portion in said first position, said brace being movable to release said end portion for movement into its out-of-the-way position to enable the golfer to walk in a normal manner while said device remains on the shoe.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
231 words
A device adapted for use on a golf shoe to support the outside edge of the shoe in an elevated position with respect to the inside edge thereof to aid in positioning a golfer for swinging, said device including a crosspiece mountable within the instep of the shoe in engagement with the sole of the shoe and extending laterally across the sole between the inside and outside edges, a strap having opposite ends connected to the inner and outer ends of the crosspiece so as to extend across the top of the shoe for securing the crosspiece on the shoe, an arm having an inner end portion pivotally connected to the inner end portion of said crosspiece to swing between a support position with the outer end portion of the arm spaced downwardly from the outer end of the crosspiece and an out-of-the-way position with the arm extending generally parallel with the crosspiece to avoid interfering with the golfer when walking, and a brace with one end pivotally connected to the outer end portion of said arm and an opposite free end, said brace being movable between a first position with said free end abutting said crosspiece to hold said arm in said support position and a second position with said free end out of abutting engagement with said crosspiece to permit said arm to be swung into its out-of-the-way position.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
231 words
A device adapted for use on a golf shoe to support the outside edge of the shoe in an elevated position with respect to the inside edge thereof to aid in positioning a golfer for swinging, said device including a crosspiece mountable within the instep of the shoe in engagement with the sole of the shoe and extending laterally across the sole between the inside and outside edges, a strap having opposite ends connected to the inner and outer ends of the crosspiece so as to extend across the top of the shoe for securing the crosspiece on the shoe, an arm having an inner end portion pivotally connected to the inner end portion of said crosspiece to swing between a support position with the outer end portion of the arm spaced downwardly from the outer end of the crosspiece and an out-of-the-way position with the arm extending generally parallel with the crosspiece to avoid interfering with the golfer when walking, and a brace with one end pivotally connected to the outer end portion of said arm and an opposite free end, said brace being movable between a first position with said free end abutting said crosspiece to hold said arm in said support position and a second position with said free end out of abutting engagement with said crosspiece to permit said arm to be swung into its out-of-the-way position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A collapsible device as defined by claim 2 including a shoulder connected to the inner end of said crosspiece and extending upwardly therefrom for abutting engagement with the inside edge of the sole of the shoe to keep the shoe from sliding on said crosspiece.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A collapsible device as defined by claim 3 including a flange projecting outwardly from the upper end of said shoulder to hook across the upper margin of the inside edge of the sole to aid in holding said crosspiece on the shoe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A collapsible device as defined by claim 3 including a boss formed on the underside of said crosspiece intermediate the inner and outer ends thereof and extending downwardly therefrom for abutment with said free end of said brace to support the latter in its first position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A collapsible device as defined by claim 5 including a spring acting between said brace and said arm and urging said brace to swing into its first position to abut said boss.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A collapsible device as defined by claim 6 including a first stop hinge pivotally connecting the inner end of said arm to the inner end of said crosspiece and limiting the extent to which said arm may be swung away from said crosspiece.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A collapsible device as defined by claim 7 including a second stop hinge pivotally connecting the lower end of said brace to the outer end of said arm and limiting the arcuate distance between said first and second positions of said brace.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A collapsible device as defined by claim 8 including a spike fastened to the underside of said arm adjacent the outer end thereof and extending downwardly therefrom to embed in the ground.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
A collapsible device as defined by claim 9 wherein said brace extends upwardly along the outside of said shoe when in said second position, fastening means connectable between said free end of said brace and said strap to hold said brace releasably in said second position.
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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) | 1979-04-20 | 1979-10-20 | 1980-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-20 | 1983-10-20 | 1984-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-20 | 1987-10-20 | 1988-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |