US4187619A
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Strap fastening means for a sock and shoe combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-06
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1998-03-06
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises a connector which can be detachably fastened at one end to the rear of a sock at or above the heel region and which can be detachably fastened at the other end to the outside of the rear or heel region of a shoe. This connector, when fastened, completely restrains riding or sliding of the sock into the shoe.
Inventors
- 👤 Don W. Gibbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:57
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B23/00; A43B23/28; A41; A41B; A41B11/00; A41B11/12; A41B11/125; A43B17/00; A43B17/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A connector for fastening a sock to a shoe, the connector having opposite ends and a fastening means on one end for detachably grasping a sock at or above its heel region and a fastening means on the other end for detachably adhering to the outside rear or heel region of the shoe, which connector, when fastened prevents the sock from sliding or riding into the shoe during activity by the wearer of the sock and shoe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A connector for fastening a sock to a shoe, the connector having opposite ends and a fastening means on one end for detachably grasping a sock at or above its heel region and a fastening means on the other end for detachably adhering to the outside rear or heel region of the shoe, which connector, when fastened prevents the sock from sliding or riding into the shoe during activity by the wearer of the sock and shoe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A connector according to claim 1 wherein the sock fastening means is a hook for engaging and grasping the sock.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A connector according to claim 1 wherein the shoe fastening means includes an adhesive disposed on said other end of the connector for containing and adhering to the shoe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector according to claim 1 wherein the connector is Y-shaped with the forked ends each containing the sock fastening means and the other end containing the shoe fastening means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A connector according to claim 1 wherein the connector is of a length so that when attached to the sock and shoe, the sock is pulled over the back heel portion of the shoe.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of preventing a sock from riding or sliding into the heel cavity of a shoe during activity by the wearer of the sock and shoe, which comprises the steps of detachably fastening one end of a connector, which has opposite ends, to the heel region or above of a sock and the other end to the outside of the rear or heel region of a shoe, which connector has an adhesive on the shoe fastening end and a grasping element on the sock fastening end.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of preventing a sock from riding or sliding into the heel cavity of a shoe during activity by the wearer of the sock and shoe, which comprises the steps of detachably fastening one end of a connector, which has opposite ends, to the heel region or above of a sock and the other end to the outside of the rear or heel region of a shoe, which connector has an adhesive on the shoe fastening end and a grasping element on the sock fastening end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
88 words
A sock and shoe combination in which the sock and shoe are detachably fastened together by a connector having opposite ends and a sock fastening means on one end and a shoe fastening means on the other end, the connector being detachably fastened by a grasping element to the sock at or above its heel region and by an adhesive to the outside of the rear heel region of a shoe, such connector preventing the sock from sliding or riding into the shoe during activity by the wearer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
88 words
A sock and shoe combination in which the sock and shoe are detachably fastened together by a connector having opposite ends and a sock fastening means on one end and a shoe fastening means on the other end, the connector being detachably fastened by a grasping element to the sock at or above its heel region and by an adhesive to the outside of the rear heel region of a shoe, such connector preventing the sock from sliding or riding into the shoe during activity by the wearer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A connector according to claim 1 wherein the shoe fastening means includes a Velcro fastener.
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) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |