US4288930A
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Removeable taps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-01-07
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Granted: 1981-09-15
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Expires: 2000-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A tap is strapped to the toe of ordinary street shoes for amateur type tap dancing and slipped over the fingers of those confined to wheelchairs for hand tapping. A thin body of hard material has spaced slots thru which a strap is passed which is fastened over the top of the toe of the shoe. The tap body is thinned on one surface between the slots and is thinned outboard of the slots on the other side to accomodate the thickness of the strap. The strap is preferably elastic and coated with a tacky material on the shoe side to retain it in place on the toe of the shoe.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G. Bornell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:15
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A removeable tap for shoes having a sole and toe for tap dancing on a floor comprising: (a) a tap body having an inner side and an outer side and having an outline generally in the shape of a shoe toe with a solid web inside the outline and having a pair of slots on opposite sides of the body, the inner side of the tap body being thinned between the slots and the outer side being thinned outboard of the slots to accommodate the thickness of the strap as it is passed through one slot across the inside of the tap body to the other slot so that the hard tap body will be in contact with the floor and sole of the shoe; (b) a strap having a thickness passing through the slots and having ends that overlap over the top of the shoes; (c) and press-together pull-apart fastener patches on adjacent surfaces of the strap ends to achieve adjustment as well as fastening of the strap over the toe of the shoe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A removeable tap for shoes having a sole and toe for tap dancing on a floor comprising: (a) a tap body having an inner side and an outer side and having an outline generally in the shape of a shoe toe with a solid web inside the outline and having a pair of slots on opposite sides of the body, the inner side of the tap body being thinned between the slots and the outer side being thinned outboard of the slots to accommodate the thickness of the strap as it is passed through one slot across the inside of the tap body to the other slot so that the hard tap body will be in contact with the floor and sole of the shoe; (b) a strap having a thickness passing through the slots and having ends that overlap over the top of the shoes; (c) and press-together pull-apart fastener patches on adjacent surfaces of the strap ends to achieve adjustment as well as fastening of the strap over the toe of the shoe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the side of the strap adjacent to the shoes is coated with a sticky material to help the strap stay in place at the toe of the shoe.
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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) | 1984-09-14 | 1985-03-16 | 1985-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-14 | 1989-03-16 | 1989-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-14 | 1993-03-16 | 1993-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |