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US4262048A
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Heel protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-22
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Granted: 1981-04-14
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Expires: 1999-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A protector member for placement on a vehicle floorboard protects the driver's heel from scuffing. The protector member has a pad with an upper convoluted surface. Relatively large peaks are surrounded by valleys. The peaks serve to remove debris, which is collected in the valleys. A barrier, located at the bottom of each valley, serves to prevent the heel from further contact with the debris. Preferably the barrier is a thin strip of film gathered in folds.
Inventors
- 👤 Davis M. Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/04; B60N3/044; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24669; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/249991; Y10T428/249992
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A protector member for protecting a shoe heel of a vehicle driver from scuffing, comprising in combination: a pad adapted to be located on the floorboard of a vehicle adjacent an accelerator pedal, the pad having an upper surface of cushioning material containing a plurality of depressions; and a piece of flexible film secured in at least some of the depressions and gathered so as to protrude upwardly in folds, the film allowing debris to fall into its folds for avoiding abrading contact of the debris with the heel; each depression being a valley defined by four surrounding peaks, equally spaced in a diamond pattern, each peak and valley having an arcuate portion when viewed in vertical cross-section, the radius of the arcuate portion of each peak being substantially the same as the radius of the arcuate portion of each valley.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A protector member for protecting a shoe heel of a vehicle driver from scuffing, comprising in combination: a pad adapted to be located on the floorboard of a vehicle adjacent an accelerator pedal, the pad having an upper surface of cushioning material containing a plurality of depressions; and a piece of flexible film secured in at least some of the depressions and gathered so as to protrude upwardly in folds, the film allowing debris to fall into its folds for avoiding abrading contact of the debris with the heel; each depression being a valley defined by four surrounding peaks, equally spaced in a diamond pattern, each peak and valley having an arcuate portion when viewed in vertical cross-section, the radius of the arcuate portion of each peak being substantially the same as the radius of the arcuate portion of each valley.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
A protector member for protecting a shoe heel of a vehicle driver from scuffing, comprising in combination: a pad having an upper surface of cushioning material with a plurality of peaks protruding from valleys that surround each peak on four sides in an equally spaced diamond pattern, the valleys being of the same configuration as the peaks but inverted, the peaks having an uppermost arcuate portion and gradual slopes; means for securing the pad to a floorboard of a vehicle adjacent an accelerator pedal; and a piece of flexible film secured in at least some of the valleys and gathered so as to protrude upwardly in folds, the film allowing removed debris to fall into its folds, to avoid abrading contact of the removed debris with the heel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
A protector member for protecting a shoe heel of a vehicle driver from scuffing, comprising in combination: a pad having an upper surface of cushioning material with a plurality of peaks protruding from valleys that surround each peak on four sides in an equally spaced diamond pattern, the valleys being of the same configuration as the peaks but inverted, the peaks having an uppermost arcuate portion and gradual slopes; means for securing the pad to a floorboard of a vehicle adjacent an accelerator pedal; and a piece of flexible film secured in at least some of the valleys and gathered so as to protrude upwardly in folds, the film allowing removed debris to fall into its folds, to avoid abrading contact of the removed debris with the heel.
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) | 1984-04-13 | 1984-10-13 | 1985-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-10-13 | 1989-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-13 | 1992-10-13 | 1993-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |