US4069600A
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Athletic foot protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-02
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1995-06-02
Abstract
Abstract An athletic foot protector comprising a porous elastic sock, the elastic sock being about one size smaller than the foot so that the sock is stretched in all directions in covering the foot to assure that there is no motion between the foot and the elastic sock, thereby providing a protective covering to receive potentially traumatic abrasion.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie E. Wise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:35
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A foot protector for protecting a foot having balls of the foot, a heel and toes, said foot protector comprising a sock formed of homogeneously elastomeric material shaped substantially like said foot to extend around said foot, said sock completely covering said balls of said foot, said sock having a length less than the length of said foot and a girth less than the girth of said foot so that said elastomeric material is stretched in order to cover said foot, and said material in the stretched condition has sufficient strength to absorb shear forces that cause trauma to said foot, said sock being further stretched to cover said heel of said foot, said sock defining a plurality of pores therethrough, and further including absorbent means substantially covering the outer surface of said sock.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A foot protector for protecting a foot having balls of the foot, a heel and toes, said foot protector comprising a sock formed of homogeneously elastomeric material shaped substantially like said foot to extend around said foot, said sock completely covering said balls of said foot, said sock having a length less than the length of said foot and a girth less than the girth of said foot so that said elastomeric material is stretched in order to cover said foot, and said material in the stretched condition has sufficient strength to absorb shear forces that cause trauma to said foot, said sock being further stretched to cover said heel of said foot, said sock defining a plurality of pores therethrough, and further including absorbent means substantially covering the outer surface of said sock.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A foot protector according to claim 1, wherein said absorbent means comprises a knit sock covering said porous elastic sock.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of protecting a foot from trauma due to forces applied to said foot through a shoe, said method comprising the steps of holding the flesh of said foot firm against shear forces by covering said foot with porous elastic material, said elastic material being stretched sufficiently to compress said flesh of said foot, said elastic material lying contiguous to said foot to receive abrasive forces through said shoe and retaining absorbent material in close proximity to said material for absorbing moisture as it passes through said material.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of protecting a foot from trauma due to forces applied to said foot through a shoe, said method comprising the steps of holding the flesh of said foot firm against shear forces by covering said foot with porous elastic material, said elastic material being stretched sufficiently to compress said flesh of said foot, said elastic material lying contiguous to said foot to receive abrasive forces through said shoe and retaining absorbent material in close proximity to said material for absorbing moisture as it passes through said material.
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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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |