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Ornamental shoe heel device
Assignee: FOOTTEC INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1979-05-29
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-05-29
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to an ornamental shoe heel device wherein a shoe is provided with a removable heel and the heel is provided with a battery, electrical wiring, and a light source providing illumination from the heel visible to those viewing the exterior of the heel.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold J. McCormick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:17
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B1/00; A43B1/0072; A43B1/0027; A43B1/0036; A43B3/00; A43B3/34; A43B3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An ornamental shoe heel for use with a conventional shoe body which is provided with a heel said heel provided with a battery chamber disposed proximate the top of said heel comprising, light means operably mounted in said heel, said heel being constructed of partially transparent material, electrical conductors operably coupled to said light means, battery means operably coupled to said electrical conductors, said battery means mounted in said battery chamber, chamber closure means removably mounted in said battery chamber and providing an interface between said battery chamber and the top of said heel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An ornamental shoe heel for use with a conventional shoe body which is provided with a heel said heel provided with a battery chamber disposed proximate the top of said heel comprising, light means operably mounted in said heel, said heel being constructed of partially transparent material, electrical conductors operably coupled to said light means, battery means operably coupled to said electrical conductors, said battery means mounted in said battery chamber, chamber closure means removably mounted in said battery chamber and providing an interface between said battery chamber and the top of said heel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An ornamental shoe heel as described in claim 1 provided with attachment means for removably mounting said heel to said shoe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
An ornamental shoe heel as described in claim 2 wherein said attachment means comprises a pair of elongated projections operably mounted on the top of said heel in combination with a pair of tracks operably mounted on the under surface of the shoe body.
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) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |