US4008531A
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Protective footwear
Assignee: Genesport Ind Ltd
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Filing: 1976-03-04
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Granted: 1977-02-22
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Expires: 1996-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A protective device adapted to protect the foot and shin area of a person, said device comprising a first member adapted to fit about the heel area, a second member adapted to cover the top portion of the foot, and a third member covering at least a portion of the shin area, said three members being secured together to form a composite structure, each of said members being formed of a protective material.
Inventors
- 👤 Tibor Schonbrun
- 👤 Victorien Tremblay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/32; A63B2071/1258; A63B2071/1283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A protective device adapted to protect the foot and shin area of a person, said device comprising a first member adapted to fit about the heel area, a second member adapted to cover the top portion of the foot, and a third member covering at least a portion of the shin area, said three members being secured together to form a composite structure, each of said members being formed of a core of protective material and a covering thereabout, each of said coverings having at least one flange situated along an edge of said members, said members being secured together by means of said flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A protective device adapted to protect the foot and shin area of a person, said device comprising a first member adapted to fit about the heel area, a second member adapted to cover the top portion of the foot, and a third member covering at least a portion of the shin area, said three members being secured together to form a composite structure, each of said members being formed of a core of protective material and a covering thereabout, each of said coverings having at least one flange situated along an edge of said members, said members being secured together by means of said flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said flanges are secured together by stitching means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1, additionally including retaining means for retaining said device in position on the foot of a wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1, additionally including elastic strap means secured to one of said members for retaining said device in a desired position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said protective coverings comprise a rubberized nylon material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1, additionally including elastic strap means on said third member, said elastic strap means extending from one side margin of said third member to a further side margin thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 6 wherein each of said members has attached thereto fibrons for mating engagement with other fibrons.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each of said members has attached thereto fibrons for mating engagement with other fibrons.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
123 words
A protective device adapted to protect the foot and shin area of a person, said device comprising a first generally U-shaped member having a rear wall extending arcuately between a pair of opposed side walls, said rear wall being adapted to encircle the heel of a wearer, said side walls extending from said rear wall and tapering therefrom to have a diminishing height, a second member adapted to cover the top portion of the foot, said second member extending between upper edges of said tapering side walls, and a third member adapted to cover at least a portion of the shin area, said three members being secured together to form a composite structure, each of said members being formed of a protective material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
123 words
A protective device adapted to protect the foot and shin area of a person, said device comprising a first generally U-shaped member having a rear wall extending arcuately between a pair of opposed side walls, said rear wall being adapted to encircle the heel of a wearer, said side walls extending from said rear wall and tapering therefrom to have a diminishing height, a second member adapted to cover the top portion of the foot, said second member extending between upper edges of said tapering side walls, and a third member adapted to cover at least a portion of the shin area, said three members being secured together to form a composite structure, each of said members being formed of a protective material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 9 wherein each of said members comprises a core of protective material and a covering thereabout.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 10 wherein each of said coverings has at least one flange situated along an edge of the said members, said members being secured together by means of said flanges.
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) | 1980-02-22 | 1980-08-23 | 1981-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-22 | 1984-08-23 | 1985-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-22 | 1988-08-23 | 1989-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |