US4136468A
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Footwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-21
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Granted: 1979-01-30
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Expires: 1998-02-21
Abstract
Abstract Improved footwear comprising a flexible cover component for a human foot including a sole portion, an upper portion integrally related with the sole portion including a toe section for defining a cavity adapted to receive a human foot, a pair of side sections extended rearwardly from the toe section, a heel tab integrally related to the rearward section of the sole portion and extended upwardly therefrom for confining the heel of the foot, and a flexible binder component for securing the cover component about the foot including a strap united with the heel tab and adapted to be united with the toe section employing Velcro fasteners and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Dorothy G. Munschy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:15
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
Improved footwear comprising: A. a flexible cover component for a human foot including a sole portion characterized by forward, central and rearward sections arranged in contiguous, coplanar relation, an upper portion integrally related with the sole portion including a toe section disposed in spaced relation with the plane of the sole portion, a pair of side sections comprising a pair of foldable side tabs extended rearwardly from said toe section, and a heel portion including a foldable heel tab integrally related to the rearward section of the sole portion and projected upwardly therefrom; B. a flexible binder component for securing the cover component about a human foot comprising a strap having a midsection united with the heel tab in a spaced relation with the rearward section of the sole portion, and a pair of end sections positionable into overlapping relation with the toe section of the upper portion; and C. fastening means for releasably connecting the end portions of the binder component to the toe section of the upper portion, including at least one-half of a Velcro fastener affixed to each end section of the strap of the binder component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
Improved footwear comprising: A. a flexible cover component for a human foot including a sole portion characterized by forward, central and rearward sections arranged in contiguous, coplanar relation, an upper portion integrally related with the sole portion including a toe section disposed in spaced relation with the plane of the sole portion, a pair of side sections comprising a pair of foldable side tabs extended rearwardly from said toe section, and a heel portion including a foldable heel tab integrally related to the rearward section of the sole portion and projected upwardly therefrom; B. a flexible binder component for securing the cover component about a human foot comprising a strap having a midsection united with the heel tab in a spaced relation with the rearward section of the sole portion, and a pair of end sections positionable into overlapping relation with the toe section of the upper portion; and C. fastening means for releasably connecting the end portions of the binder component to the toe section of the upper portion, including at least one-half of a Velcro fastener affixed to each end section of the strap of the binder component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The foot cover of claim 1 further comprising adjusting means for varying the width and longitudinal dimension of the cover component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The foot cover of claim 2 wherein said adjusting means includes means for varying the spacing between the strap of the binder component and the rearward section of the sole portion of the cover component, whereby the length of the sole portion of the cover component is varied.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The foot cover of claim 3 wherein the means for varying the spacing between the strap of the binder component and the rearward section of the sole portion includes a loop defined in the heel tab for receiving the strap in a captured relationship therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The foot cover of claim 3 wherein said means for varying the spacing between the strap of the binder component and the rearward section of the sole portion includes at least one-halfof a Velcro fastener.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The foot cover of claim 5 wherein said cover component is severed from a sheet of stock material selected from a class including Velfoam having a fibrous outer surface adapted to receive in securely mated relation one-half of a Velcro fastener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The foot cover of claim 3 wherein said cover component is severed from a sheet of stock material having surfaces of mutually differing surface characteristics.
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) | 1982-01-29 | 1982-07-31 | 1983-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-29 | 1986-07-31 | 1987-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-29 | 1990-07-31 | 1991-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |