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Football boot
Assignee: Adidas AG
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Filing: 1982-02-19
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Granted: 1984-05-15
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Expires: 2002-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A football boot is provided on its upper portion with strips of leather or like material which extend transversely over the instep of the boot thereby to enhance the frictional contact with a ball to be controlled with the foot. The strips are connected to the boot in such a way that at least the forward edges of the strips can lift away from the upper portion of the boot.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Bente
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:39
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/02; A43B5/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A football boot comprising friction-enhancing projections on the outside of the upper portion of the boot, to enhance frictional contact with a ball, wherein the projections are formed by strips of leather or the like material, which extend transversely over the instep of the upper portion of the boot and which are joined to the upper portion of the boot in such a way that at least the forward edge regions thereof can lift away from the upper portion of the boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A football boot comprising friction-enhancing projections on the outside of the upper portion of the boot, to enhance frictional contact with a ball, wherein the projections are formed by strips of leather or the like material, which extend transversely over the instep of the upper portion of the boot and which are joined to the upper portion of the boot in such a way that at least the forward edge regions thereof can lift away from the upper portion of the boot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A football boot as set forth in claim 1 wherein leather strips are also provided in the outside and inside ball regions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A football boot as set forth in claim 1 wherein the leather strips are joined to the boot upper portion along their longitudinal centre in such a way that both edge regions thereof can lift away from the upper portion of the boot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A football boot as set forth in claim 1 wherein the leather strips are sewn to the boot upper portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A football boot as set forth in claim 1 wherein the leather strips extend to opposite edges of the boot sole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A football boot as set forth in claim 5 wherein the leather strips extend at an inclined angle rearwardly from the instep of the boot upper portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A football boot as set forth in claim 1 wherein the side of the strips which is towards the boot surface is rough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A football boot as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said strip is about 5 mm in width and about 1 mm in thickness.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
101 words
A football boot comprising a sole, an upper portion including a forward part forming a toe region and an instep region and joined to the sole, and raised means on the upper portion adapted to enhance frictional contact with a ball to be controlled by the boot, comprising at least one strip of tough material extending substantially transversely over said forward part of said upper portion and connected to said upper portion by a connecting means spaced from the forward edge of said at least one strip such as to permit said forward edge to lift away from said upper portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
101 words
A football boot comprising a sole, an upper portion including a forward part forming a toe region and an instep region and joined to the sole, and raised means on the upper portion adapted to enhance frictional contact with a ball to be controlled by the boot, comprising at least one strip of tough material extending substantially transversely over said forward part of said upper portion and connected to said upper portion by a connecting means spaced from the forward edge of said at least one strip such as to permit said forward edge to lift away from said upper portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A football boot as set forth in claim 9 wherein said at least one strip is connected to said upper portion by a seam extending substantially centrally along said strip.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A football boot as set forth in claim 9 and further including at least one said strip in the outer and inner ball regions of the boot.
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) | 1987-05-15 | 1987-11-14 | 1988-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-15 | 1991-11-14 | 1992-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-15 | 1995-11-14 | 1996-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |