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US3983642A
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Shoe having interchangeable uppers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-04
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1994-12-04
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to shoes. It's object is to provide improved securing forms which are adapted to interchangeable uppers so that the appearance of shoes may be changed completely by only changing the uppers. These forms are (1) body-hook form (2) string-hole form (3) looped strap form (4) plug form (5) halter form (6) harness form and (7) belt form.
Inventors
- 👤 Wei-Chi Liao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-04 12:29
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A shoe assembly enabling interchanging of the uppers thereof, comprising: a sole unit including a sole and a heel; and an upper comprising front and rear side bands, connecting bands extending between said front and rear side bands, said front side bands being removably secured to said sole; and the lower extensions of said rear side bands being joined by an integral portion extending therebetween at a point beneath said sole, said rear side bands being anchored to said heel by frictional engagement between said portion and lateral surfaces of said heel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A shoe assembly enabling interchanging of the uppers thereof, comprising: a sole unit including a sole and a heel; and an upper comprising front and rear side bands, connecting bands extending between said front and rear side bands, said front side bands being removably secured to said sole; and the lower extensions of said rear side bands being joined by an integral portion extending therebetween at a point beneath said sole, said rear side bands being anchored to said heel by frictional engagement between said portion and lateral surfaces of said heel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said portion frictionally engages said lateral surfaces of said heel by completely encircling said heel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said portion frictionally engages said lateral surfaces of said heel by at least partially encircling said heel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said front side bands include loops at the terminal ends thereof; and wherein the lateral edges of said soles include receiving slots for engaging with said loops; said front side bands being removably secured to said sole by said loops being engaged in said receiving slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said front side bands carry rod-like pins at the terminal ends thereof; and wherein said soles carry receiving grooves for said pins; said front side bands being removably secured to said sole by said pins being received into said grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
An assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein the terminal ends of said front side bands carry a plurality of string-like portions; and wherein the lateral edges of said sole carry passageways therethrough for receiving said string-like portions; said front side bands being removably secured to said sole by said string-like portions passing through said passages and secured by tying.
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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) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |