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US4169324A
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Sock and shoe and sock and shoe fastening means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-31
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Granted: 1979-10-02
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Expires: 1998-01-31
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a sock having a flap protruding from its rear or heel area, which flap can be fastened to the outside of the rear or heel area of a shoe to prevent the sock from riding, slipping or otherwise working into the heel cavity of the shoe as the person wearing the sock and shoe moves about.
Inventors
- 👤 Don W. Gibbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:39
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B23/00; A43B23/28; A41; A41B; A41B11/00; A41B11/12; A41B11/123; A43B17/00; A43B17/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A sock for a foot comprising a toe region, a heel region, optionally a tube, a collar defining an opening, and a Y-shaped flap protruding from the rear of the sock at or above the heel region for fastening to the outside of the rear or heel region of a shoe to prevent the sock from sliding or riding into the shoe, the upper two legs of the flap being joined to the sock and the lower single leg being free for fastening to the shoe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A sock for a foot comprising a toe region, a heel region, optionally a tube, a collar defining an opening, and a Y-shaped flap protruding from the rear of the sock at or above the heel region for fastening to the outside of the rear or heel region of a shoe to prevent the sock from sliding or riding into the shoe, the upper two legs of the flap being joined to the sock and the lower single leg being free for fastening to the shoe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A sock according to claim 1 wherein the flap contains a fastening means for fastening the flap to the shoe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sock according to claim 1 wherein the sock is shortlength and reaches only to or below the ankle of a wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A sock according to claim 2 wherein the fastening means includes one portion of a fastener constructed of synthetic resin the other portion of which may be affixed to the outside of the rear or heel region of a shoe, one fastener portion being provided with a plurality of outwardly facing relatively stiff, flexible, pile hooks and the other fastener portion being provided with a plurality of outwardly facing flexible pile loops.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sock according to claim 2 wherein the fastening means is an adhesive attached to either the flap or shoe or both.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sock according to claim 1 wherein the flap is made of cloth or fabric which is affixed to the sock.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A sock according to claim 1 wherein the flap is an extension of the collar or tube of the sock itself.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A shoe for a foot having a fastening means affixed to its outside rear or heel region for fastening the flap of the sock described in claim 1.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
65 words
A shoe according to claim 8 wherein the fastening means includes one portion of a fastener constructed of synthetic resin, the other portion of which is affixed to the flap of the sock, one fastener portion being provided with a plurality of outwardly facing relatively stiff, flexible, pile hooks and the other fastener portion being provided with a plurality of outwardly facing flexible pile loops.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
96 words
A sock and shoe combination for a person's foot comprising a shoe having a toe region and a rear or heel region that defines a heel cavity and a sock worn within the shoe which sock comprises a toe region, a heel region, optionally a tube, a collar defining an opening, and a flap protruding from the sock at or above the heel region and including a fastening means for attachment to the outside rear or heel region of the shoe to prevent the sock from riding or sliding into the heel cavity of the shoe.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
96 words
A sock and shoe combination for a person's foot comprising a shoe having a toe region and a rear or heel region that defines a heel cavity and a sock worn within the shoe which sock comprises a toe region, a heel region, optionally a tube, a collar defining an opening, and a flap protruding from the sock at or above the heel region and including a fastening means for attachment to the outside rear or heel region of the shoe to prevent the sock from riding or sliding into the heel cavity of the shoe.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combination according to claim 10 wherein the flap of the sock and the outside rear or heel region of the shoe each contain a fastening means which fasten together.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination according to claim 10 wherein the sock is short-length and reaches only to or below the ankle of a wearer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination according to claim 11 wherein the sock and shoe fastening means comprise a synthetic resin hook and loop fastener.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination according to claim 11 wherein the sock and shoe fastening means comprise adhesives.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination according to claim 10 wherein the flap of the sock is an extension of the collar or tube of the sock itself.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
65 words
A shoe for a foot, which shoe comprises a toe region, a rear or heel region, and a fastening means affixed to the outside of the rear or heel region for purposes of fastening to a flap protruding from the rear or heel region of a sock, which is worn within the shoe, thereby to prevent the sock from riding or sliding into the shoe.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
65 words
A shoe for a foot, which shoe comprises a toe region, a rear or heel region, and a fastening means affixed to the outside of the rear or heel region for purposes of fastening to a flap protruding from the rear or heel region of a sock, which is worn within the shoe, thereby to prevent the sock from riding or sliding into the shoe.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
A shoe according to claim 16 wherein the fastening means is one-half of a synthetic resin hook and loop fastener, the other half of which is affixed to the flap of the sock.
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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) | 1982-10-01 | 1983-04-02 | 1983-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-01 | 1987-04-02 | 1987-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-01 | 1991-04-02 | 1991-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |