US4055005A
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Cover for bicycling shoe to provide a walking surface
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-29
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Granted: 1977-10-25
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Expires: 1996-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A protective cover including a sole that provides a walking surface fits over a bicycling shoe that has a cleat attached to its underside. The cover includes a toe cup and a U-shaped wall at its opposite ends to engage the ends of the shoe. The upper surface of the sole defines a rectangular recess that receives the cleat. The sole, toe cup and wall are integrally formed from a single piece of molded material that can be stretched to snugly, but releasably, hold the shoe.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Meinhart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:58
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/14; A43B5/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
For use with a bicycling shoe that has a cleat attached to its bottom surface to engage the pedal structure of a bicycle, a protective cover for adapting the bicycling shoe for walking comprising: a sole that provides a walking surface; a toe cup attached to the toe end of said sole for receiving the toe of the bicycling shoe; and an upstanding U-shaped wall extending from the heel end of said sole and opening toward the toe end of said sole for receiving the heel of the bicycling shoe; said sole being of substantially greater thickness than said cup and said wall and having a substantially greater thickness at the heel than under the ball of the foot; the upper surface of said sole defining a generally rectangular recess that extends from the portion of said sole corresponding to the ball of said foot into the arch area to receive the cleat of the bicycling shoe; said sole, cup and wall being integrally formed from a single piece of pliable, flexible, molded, natural or synthetic rubber that can be stretched to snugly engage the bicycle shoe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
For use with a bicycling shoe that has a cleat attached to its bottom surface to engage the pedal structure of a bicycle, a protective cover for adapting the bicycling shoe for walking comprising: a sole that provides a walking surface; a toe cup attached to the toe end of said sole for receiving the toe of the bicycling shoe; and an upstanding U-shaped wall extending from the heel end of said sole and opening toward the toe end of said sole for receiving the heel of the bicycling shoe; said sole being of substantially greater thickness than said cup and said wall and having a substantially greater thickness at the heel than under the ball of the foot; the upper surface of said sole defining a generally rectangular recess that extends from the portion of said sole corresponding to the ball of said foot into the arch area to receive the cleat of the bicycling shoe; said sole, cup and wall being integrally formed from a single piece of pliable, flexible, molded, natural or synthetic rubber that can be stretched to snugly engage the bicycle shoe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The cover of claim 1, further comprising first and second straps attached to said heel binding means on opposite sides of said sole, and fastening means for connecting said straps across the instep of the bicycling shoe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cover of claim 1, wherein said fastening means comprises a multiplicity of randomly interlocking hooks for connecting said strap across the instep of the bicycling shoe.
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) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-04-25 | 1981-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-24 | 1985-04-25 | 1985-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-24 | 1989-04-25 | 1989-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |