US4070770A
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Insole for rock climbing shoe
Assignee: Red Wing Shoe Co Inc
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Filing: 1977-02-15
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1997-02-15
Abstract
Abstract An insole, for a rock climbing shoe, formed of a single piece of synthetic plastic material to follow the anatomical shape of the wearer's foot, including a first portion of constant thickness in the longitudinal direction from the heel for a predetermined distance, and a second portion extending in prolongation of the first portion and being of linearly decreasing thickness down to a minimum value at the toe of the insole, so that the insole displays a differential flexibility in the longitudinal direction, with a maximum of flexibility near the toe.
Inventors
- 👤 Francesco Vello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:06
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/1405; A43B7/141; A43B13/00; A43B13/14; A43B13/141; A43B13/38; A43B5/00; A43B5/002; A43B5/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In combination with a shoe used for rock climbing applications in which differentiated flexibility of a sole thereof in a longitudinal direction with a maximum of rigidity in a heel portion thereof and a maximum of flexibility in a toe portion thereof is desired to facilitate purchase of said sole with minimum lean-out, such differentiated flexibility traditionally being accomplished by a metal plate incorporated into said heel portion, the improvement which comprises: an insole formed of a unitary piece of synthetic plastic material replacing said metal plate, said insole having a heel portion and a front portion, with said heel portion being of sufficient thickness to be substantially rigid in use, and said front portion underlying the toes and a portion of the ball of a wearer's foot in use, said front portion having a thickness substantially linearly variable and decreasing in the longitudinal direction toward the toes to provide substantially greater flexibility of the front portion than said heel portion while distributing stress throughout its length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In combination with a shoe used for rock climbing applications in which differentiated flexibility of a sole thereof in a longitudinal direction with a maximum of rigidity in a heel portion thereof and a maximum of flexibility in a toe portion thereof is desired to facilitate purchase of said sole with minimum lean-out, such differentiated flexibility traditionally being accomplished by a metal plate incorporated into said heel portion, the improvement which comprises: an insole formed of a unitary piece of synthetic plastic material replacing said metal plate, said insole having a heel portion and a front portion, with said heel portion being of sufficient thickness to be substantially rigid in use, and said front portion underlying the toes and a portion of the ball of a wearer's foot in use, said front portion having a thickness substantially linearly variable and decreasing in the longitudinal direction toward the toes to provide substantially greater flexibility of the front portion than said heel portion while distributing stress throughout its length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A rock climbing shoe in accordance with claim 1 wherein said insole has a constant thickness in each of its transverse sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A rock climbing shoe in accordance with claim 2 wherein said insole is shaped to conform with the contour of the foot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A rock climbing shoe in accordance with claim 1 wherein said insole includes a first portion extending from the heel for a predetermined distance and having a constant thickness in the longitudinal direction with respect to the insole itself, and a second portion extending in prolongation of said first portion and having, in the longitudinal direction, a linearly decreasing thickness down to a minimum value relative to the toes of said insole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rock climbing shoe in accordance with claim 4 wherein said synthetic plastic material is constituted by a mixture of polyamides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A rock climbing shoe in accordance with claim 5 wherein said mixture of polyamides is of the type commercially known under the name APIFLEX 1026.
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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) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |