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Sole-unit for protective footwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-08
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Granted: 1981-06-09
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Expires: 1999-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A sole-unit for protective footwear comprising a prefabricated tread sole of a heat resistant plastic material, for example of nitrile rubber, with open-top cavities in the heel region and a steel plate inlay in a region directly beneath the inner sole of the upper shoe.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Funck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:01
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B13/00; A43B13/02; A43B13/10; A43B13/12; A43B7/00; A43B7/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A prefabricated tread sole of a heat resistant plastic material, for example of nitrile rubber, for pierce-proof protective shoes, having a loosely embedded steel plate inlay in a region directly beneath the inner sole of the upper shoe, wherein: the sole region is defined by an uncoated steel plate inlay surrounded by a horizontal lip, having a horizontal groove formed as a mounting support of the periphery of the steel plate inlay, whose depth is exactly fitted in the heel and middle sole portion to the rim of the steel plate inlay and in the instep region and the sole tip of the lip being widened to the inside of the shoe and with the region of the sole tip having the groove deeper, so that the rim of the steel plate inlay is away from the bottom of the groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A prefabricated tread sole of a heat resistant plastic material, for example of nitrile rubber, for pierce-proof protective shoes, having a loosely embedded steel plate inlay in a region directly beneath the inner sole of the upper shoe, wherein: the sole region is defined by an uncoated steel plate inlay surrounded by a horizontal lip, having a horizontal groove formed as a mounting support of the periphery of the steel plate inlay, whose depth is exactly fitted in the heel and middle sole portion to the rim of the steel plate inlay and in the instep region and the sole tip of the lip being widened to the inside of the shoe and with the region of the sole tip having the groove deeper, so that the rim of the steel plate inlay is away from the bottom of the groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A tread-sole according to claim 1, wherein: familiar openings are provided in the heel region and that a fastened projection on the underside of the steel plate inlay projects for additional stability of the steel plate inlay in at least one of the openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tread-sole according to either claims 1 or 2, wherein: in the rim of the sole there is provided an insert strengthening the base of the groove.
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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) | 1984-06-08 | 1984-12-08 | 1985-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-08 | 1988-12-08 | 1989-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-08 | 1992-12-08 | 1993-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |