US4253254A
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Sound-producing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-01-31
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 2000-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A device for producing sound, wherein the device is adapted to be mounted to the inner surface or the heel rest of a shoe or sandal, and is formed having a main body member with a recess disposed therein, the recess being covered to define a chamber having a noisemaker associated with the chamber, whereby sound is produced as the wearer walks and transfers weight from one foot to the other, thus activating the noisemaker to produce a squeaking or clicking sound.
Inventors
- 👤 Courtland P. Gill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:22
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A sound-producing device adapted to be secured to at least one shoe and positioned to be engaged by the heel of the wearer, the device comprising: a soft pliable body member having an upper and a bottom surface; a recess formed in said body member, with the opening thereof in said upper surface; a noisemaker means adapted to be received in said recess; and a cover wall mounted to the upper surface to enclose said noisemaker means in said body, wherein said noisemaker is activated by the wearer thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A sound-producing device adapted to be secured to at least one shoe and positioned to be engaged by the heel of the wearer, the device comprising: a soft pliable body member having an upper and a bottom surface; a recess formed in said body member, with the opening thereof in said upper surface; a noisemaker means adapted to be received in said recess; and a cover wall mounted to the upper surface to enclose said noisemaker means in said body, wherein said noisemaker is activated by the wearer thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sound-producing device as recited in claim 1, wherein said body member includes a slot therein in communication with said recess, and wherein said recess defines an air chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A sound-producing device as recited in claim 2, wherein said noisemaker comprises: a tubular sleeve member positioned in said slot, one end of said tubular sleeve communicating with said air chamber and the opposite end thereof communicating with the atmosphere, to allow air to pass therethrough; and a reed disposed in said sleeve arranged to vibrate and produce sound as air passes therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sound-producing device as recited in claim 3, wherein said bottom surface is provided with a securing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sound-producing device as recited in claim 4, wherein said securing means comprises a contact adhesive having a protective cover removably disposed thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
A sound-producing device as recited in claim 1, wherein said body member includes a slot therein in communication with said recess, and wherein said noisemaker comprises a bulb-like housing, defining an air chamber, positioned in said recess, a sleeve member being integrally formed with said housing and adapted to be received in said slot, said sleeve including a reed member activated to make noise by the air forced from said air chamber.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 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 |