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Method of making footwear
Assignee: UNIROYAL HOLDING Inc WORLD HEADQUARTERS MIDDLEBURY CONNECTICUT 06749 A CORP OF NEW JERSEY
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Filing: 1977-04-14
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-04-14
Abstract
Abstract An article of footwear and method of making the same which does not require adhesives on the upper to attach a smooth upper to an insole, outsole and foxing. A first strip having an outer surface of uncured elastomeric material is stitched to the lower edge of the upper and a second strip having inner and outer surfaces of uncured elastomeric material is stitched to the first strip at approximately a right angle thereto. An insole and an outsole are attached to the inner and outer surfaces, respectively, of the second strip.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor L. Karalis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:33
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B9/00; A43B9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
The method of making an article of footwear comprising: stitching a first strip having an outer surface comprising uncured elastomeric material to the lower edge of an upper of an article of footwear; stitching a second strip having inner and outer surfaces comprising uncured elastomeric material to said first strip at approximately a right angle thereto; attaching said inner surface of said second strip to the bottom surface of an insole; and attaching said outer surface of said second strip to the top surface of an outsole.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
The method of making an article of footwear comprising: stitching a first strip having an outer surface comprising uncured elastomeric material to the lower edge of an upper of an article of footwear; stitching a second strip having inner and outer surfaces comprising uncured elastomeric material to said first strip at approximately a right angle thereto; attaching said inner surface of said second strip to the bottom surface of an insole; and attaching said outer surface of said second strip to the top surface of an outsole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method in accordance with claim 1 in which the step of stitching a first strip to the lower edge of an upper comprises stitching a first strip to the lower edge of a smooth leather upper of a shoe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method in accordance with claim 1 in which the step of stitching a first strip to the lower edge of an upper comprises stitching a first strip to the lower edge of a nylon upper of a shoe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method in accordance with claim 1 which includes the step of attaching a foxing to the outer surface of said first strip and to said outsole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method in accordance with claim 1 which includes the step of curing said article of footwear.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
76 words
The method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said step of stitching a first strip to the lower edge of an upper comprises stitching a first strip of fabric having an outer surface comprising uncured elastomeric material to said lower edge of said upper and said step of stitching a second strip to said first strip comprises stitching a second strip of fabric having inner and outer surfaces comprising uncured elastomeric material to said first strip.
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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |