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Contoured sole for high heeled shoes
Assignee: Famolare Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-01
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A substantially flexible unitary wedge-shaped unit sole for high heeled shoes is disclosed contoured with compound curves in the side bottom surfaces thereof to enhance the comfort and stability of the wearer while at rest, and further to enhance the stride during walking. In addition, the sole is constructed to provide the stable feed of a solid wedge while being substantially hollow to reduce the weight thereof, and to provide a deliberately placed flexibility during walking.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P. Famolare, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:27
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A substantially flexible solid appearing sole for high heeled shoes comprising a. solid side, end and bottom walls defining an internal cavity; b. a web disposed in said cavity comprised of a plurality of criss crossed, relatively thin walls defining a honeycomb construction, said web walls being integral with said side, end and bottom walls; c. the outer surfaces of said side and bottom walls defining a plurality of juxtaposed alternating curves and troughs, said alternating curves of the side and bottom walls forming a compound-curved structure therein; d. a plurality of pairs of integral horizontal ribs disposed in said cavity, one each of each pair of said ribs disposed on each side of one of said web walls between the top and bottom edges thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A substantially flexible solid appearing sole for high heeled shoes comprising a. solid side, end and bottom walls defining an internal cavity; b. a web disposed in said cavity comprised of a plurality of criss crossed, relatively thin walls defining a honeycomb construction, said web walls being integral with said side, end and bottom walls; c. the outer surfaces of said side and bottom walls defining a plurality of juxtaposed alternating curves and troughs, said alternating curves of the side and bottom walls forming a compound-curved structure therein; d. a plurality of pairs of integral horizontal ribs disposed in said cavity, one each of each pair of said ribs disposed on each side of one of said web walls between the top and bottom edges thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A sole as described in claim 1, further characterized by a. two pairs of said ribs being disposed in spaced perpendicular relation to each other substantially midway of said sole and defining an area of flexure for said sole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A sole as described in claim 1, further characterized by a. at least one vertical supporting post disposed in the heel and the toe areas of said sole; and b. said supporting posts being integral with said crossweb walls.
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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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |