US4132016A
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Shoe, particularly for general sporting activities and training
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-25
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A shoe with a sole and an upper portion for general sporting activities and training, comprising a shell made in one piece from wear-resistant material, such as plastics, rubber and the like, and incorporating the sole and the upper portions of the shoe integral therewith. Inside the shell there is provided a liner having the form of a folded elongated strip internally overlying at least the sole portion, the heel and the instep portion of the shell and being bent at the toe portion and the heel portion to maintain continuity thereof and protect at least the arch, the toes, the plantar and heel portions of the wearer's foot.
Inventors
- 👤 Franco Vaccari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:44
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A shoe with a sole and an upper portion for general sporting activities and training, comprising a shell made in one piece from wear-resistant material, such as plastics, rubber and the like, and incorporating the sole and the upper portions of the shoe integral therewith, the upper portion having integral therewith an instep, a heel, a toe and two opposite lateral portions thereof and, inside said shell, a liner having the form of a folded elongated strip internally overlying at least the sole portion, the heel and the instep portion and being bent at the toe portion and the heel portion to maintain continuity thereof and protect at least the arch, the toes, the plantar and heel portions of the wearer's foot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A shoe with a sole and an upper portion for general sporting activities and training, comprising a shell made in one piece from wear-resistant material, such as plastics, rubber and the like, and incorporating the sole and the upper portions of the shoe integral therewith, the upper portion having integral therewith an instep, a heel, a toe and two opposite lateral portions thereof and, inside said shell, a liner having the form of a folded elongated strip internally overlying at least the sole portion, the heel and the instep portion and being bent at the toe portion and the heel portion to maintain continuity thereof and protect at least the arch, the toes, the plantar and heel portions of the wearer's foot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said shell has a slit extending longitudinally along the insteps thereof and wherein said liner strip consists of a flat punched element foldable back on itself longitudinally.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said liner strip consists of a composite element the intermediate layer of which is soft expanded polyurethane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said liner strip consists of a flat punched element with a rear enlarged end joined to said central part by way of a rear constricted region, said central part being joined frontwards to said front enlarged region via a front constricted region, said constricted regions defining the longitudinal folding regions of said punched element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
A shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said liner strip comprises, in said front enlarged region, notched holes provided at the edges of said front enlarged region and arranged such that, when said liner strip is inside said shell, they correspond with holes provided to the sides of said incision, laces being engageable in said holes and in said notched holes to close said shell and keep said front enlarged end of said lining strip in position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein apertures are disposed on the sides of said shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein a beehive configuration is provided on the inner plantar region of said shell to define a plurality of side-by-side cells.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein a cut-away portion positioned substantially to correspond with the big toe is provided at said front constricted region of said lining strip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A shoe, as claimed in claim 1, wherein said liner strip comprises enlarged lugs on said central part and fringes on said front enlarged end, so that when the strip is inside said shell it substantially embraces the whole foot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A shoe, as claimed in claim 1, comprising longitudinal slots in said front enlarged end to engage with said laces.
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) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |