US4484397A
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Stabilization device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-06-21
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Granted: 1984-11-27
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Expires: 2003-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A stabilization device for controlling the degree of roll of a running shoe which includes at least upper and lower laminar sole elements including an upper plate superposed on and substantially conforming to the top surface of the upper sole element, a lower plate spaced from said and interposed between the upper and lower sole elements and a side wall extending between and connected to the upper and lower plates and substantially conforming to the side of the upper sole element.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Curley, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:10
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B23/00; A43B23/08; A43B23/16; A43B23/17; A43B5/00; A43B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A stabilizing device for controlling the degree of roll of a running shoe, which includes at least upper and lower laminar sole elements comprising: an upper plate superposed on and substantially comforming to the top surface of the upper sole element, a lower plate spaced from said upper plate and interposed between said upper and lower sole elements, and a side wall extending between and connected to said upper and lower plates and substantially comforming to the side of the upper sole element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A stabilizing device for controlling the degree of roll of a running shoe, which includes at least upper and lower laminar sole elements comprising: an upper plate superposed on and substantially comforming to the top surface of the upper sole element, a lower plate spaced from said upper plate and interposed between said upper and lower sole elements, and a side wall extending between and connected to said upper and lower plates and substantially comforming to the side of the upper sole element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 further including means for permanently adhering said device to at least one of the upper and lower sole elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 in which said upper and lower plates and said side wall are integrally connected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 1 in which the shoe includes an upper part and further comprising an extension portion attached to and extending from said upper plate and substantially comforming to the upper part for lending support thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 4 in which said extension portion is integrally connected to said upper plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 in which said side wall extends along the inside edge of the upper sole element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 in which said side wall extends peripherally about the upper sole element from the inside to the outside edge thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 7 in which at least one of the plates has a relatively wide width extending inwardly from the inside edge of the shoe and a relatively narrow width extending inwardly from the outside edge of the shoe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 in which one of the upper and lower sole elements includes a heel wedge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 in which one of the upper and lower sole elements includes a midsole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1 in which said upper and lower plates each include a relatively thick region proximate said side wall and a relatively thin region at the distal end thereof.
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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) | 1987-11-27 | 1988-05-28 | 1988-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-27 | 1992-05-28 | 1992-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-27 | 1996-05-28 | 1996-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |