US4051613A
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Martial arts boot
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-23
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Granted: 1977-10-04
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Expires: 1995-12-23
Abstract
Abstract This invention builds into a standard high or ankle covering boot new and novel structure which consists of the specific padding required to make the boot safe for use in Full-Body-Contact Karate, Kick Boxing, and similar martial combat sports. The padding built into the boot has specific structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Eugene Collins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A43; A43B; A43B19/00; A63B2071/1283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A martial arts boot comprising inner and outer soft rubber soles, a vamp being attached to said soles, a padding totally covering the inner surface of said vamp, a boot upper being attached to said vamp, said padding extending upwardly from said vamp over the inner front and side portions of said upper, a cap padding covering only the sides and front of the toe portion of said vamp and said upper having an elastic rear side portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A martial arts boot comprising inner and outer soft rubber soles, a vamp being attached to said soles, a padding totally covering the inner surface of said vamp, a boot upper being attached to said vamp, said padding extending upwardly from said vamp over the inner front and side portions of said upper, a cap padding covering only the sides and front of the toe portion of said vamp and said upper having an elastic rear side portion.
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) | 1980-10-03 | 1981-04-04 | 1981-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-03 | 1985-04-04 | 1985-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-03 | 1989-04-04 | 1989-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |