US3984925A
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Hybrid sole for shoes
Assignee: Famolare Inc
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Filing: 1974-12-19
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1994-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A solid "wedge-type" sole for shoes is provided, having a sponge-like and relatively resilient material in the toe and arch regions of the sole in combination with a lift of a comparatively rigid material in the heel regions of the sole.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P. Famolare, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:11
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B13/00; A43B13/02; A43B13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A hybrid sole for shoes comprising a. a solid first portion forming the toe and arch areas of said sole; b. said solid first portion being comprised of comparatively soft, elastomeric, crepe rubber-like resilient material; and c. a second lift portion forming the heel area of said sole; d. said solid second portion being of comparatively hard, rigid, non-elastomeric, nylon-like material; e. said second portion including a transverse lip integral therewith and disposed on the lower face thereof contiguous with said first portion; and f. said lip bridging the seam formed between said first and second portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A hybrid sole for shoes comprising a. a solid first portion forming the toe and arch areas of said sole; b. said solid first portion being comprised of comparatively soft, elastomeric, crepe rubber-like resilient material; and c. a second lift portion forming the heel area of said sole; d. said solid second portion being of comparatively hard, rigid, non-elastomeric, nylon-like material; e. said second portion including a transverse lip integral therewith and disposed on the lower face thereof contiguous with said first portion; and f. said lip bridging the seam formed between said first and second portions.
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) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |