US4287675A
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Counter for athletic shoe
Assignee: Fleet Capital Corp
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Filing: 1980-01-17
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Granted: 1981-09-08
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Expires: 2000-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A counter for footwear, such as athletic shoes mounted on the sole of the footwear within the region of the heel and superposed on the lasted upper to extend toward the instep. The counter has a body contoured to extend around the heel and along the sides of the footwear and tapers from a maximum height at the heel toward the sole. The counter is formed of a stiff, relatively unyielding material. The medial side extends to the instep and together with the material of the body encourages normal range of motion to reduce running related injury.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Norton
- 👤 Charles J. Flanagan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:50
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B23/00; A43B23/08; A43B23/16; A43B23/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
For use in footwear, a counter adapted to be mounted on the sole of the footwear within the region of the heel and toward the instep and superposed on the upper of the footwear along a portion of the medial and lateral sides, said counter having a body including a wall which is contoured to extend around the region of the heel and along the sides of the footwear, an upper edge of said wall being of maximum height at the rear of the heel and in the mounted position following a downward inclined generally arcuate path toward the sole, at least the medial side of the body extended to the region of the instep, and said body being formed of a stiff, relatively unyielding material to restrict movement at least of the heel to a normal range of movement to reduce injury caused by instability.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
For use in footwear, a counter adapted to be mounted on the sole of the footwear within the region of the heel and toward the instep and superposed on the upper of the footwear along a portion of the medial and lateral sides, said counter having a body including a wall which is contoured to extend around the region of the heel and along the sides of the footwear, an upper edge of said wall being of maximum height at the rear of the heel and in the mounted position following a downward inclined generally arcuate path toward the sole, at least the medial side of the body extended to the region of the instep, and said body being formed of a stiff, relatively unyielding material to restrict movement at least of the heel to a normal range of movement to reduce injury caused by instability.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The counter of claim 1 wherein said body is formed of plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The counter of claim 2 wherein the body is formed of polyethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The counter of claim 1 wherein both the medial and lateral sides of the body extend to the region of the instep.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
142 words
Footwear including a sole, a lasted upper and a counter mounted on the sole within the region of the heel and toward the instep, said counter being superposed on the upper of the footwear along a portion of the medial and lateral sides, said counter having a body including a wall which is contoured to extend around the region of the heel and along the sides of the footwear, an upper edge of said wall being of maximum height at the rear of the heel and then following a downward inclined generally arcuate path toward the sole, at least the medial side of the body extended to the region of the instep, and said body being formed of a stiff, relatively unyielding material to restrict movement at least of the heel to normal range of movement to reduce injury caused by instability.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
142 words
Footwear including a sole, a lasted upper and a counter mounted on the sole within the region of the heel and toward the instep, said counter being superposed on the upper of the footwear along a portion of the medial and lateral sides, said counter having a body including a wall which is contoured to extend around the region of the heel and along the sides of the footwear, an upper edge of said wall being of maximum height at the rear of the heel and then following a downward inclined generally arcuate path toward the sole, at least the medial side of the body extended to the region of the instep, and said body being formed of a stiff, relatively unyielding material to restrict movement at least of the heel to normal range of movement to reduce injury caused by instability.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The footwear of claim 5 wherein said body of said counter is formed of plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The footwear of claim 6 wherein the plastic laminate is polyethylene.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The footwear of claim 5 wherein both the medial and lateral sides of the body of said counter extend to the region of the instep.
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) | 1984-09-07 | 1985-03-09 | 1985-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-07 | 1989-03-09 | 1989-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-07 | 1993-03-09 | 1993-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |