US4575954A
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Shoe construction with foot and ankle restraining means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-16
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Granted: 1986-03-18
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Expires: 2004-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A shoe having an upper the interior of which is provided with closure material. Cooperating closure material is in place on the exterior of a foot covering and adheres to the shoe upper mounted material to join the foot covering and shoe upper in a positive, non-slip manner. Adhesive material on the interior of the foot covering adheres to the skin of the foot and ankle. Extreme lateral displacement of the foot in an inward or outward direction is restrained by the shoe upper being put in tension. Upright stays prevent sagging of the shoe upper.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael E. Bye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:34
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/24; A43B5/00; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/0102; A61F5/0104; A61F5/0111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In combination, high-top athletic footwear having an upper and an insole, a foot covering of fabric construction including interior adhesive means for adhering contact with the epidermis of the wearer's foot, and an expanse of closure material carried interiorly by the footwear upper and extending substantially between the shoe insole and the top edge of the upper, additional closure material carried by the exterior of the foot covering and engageable with said expanse of closure material to prevent slippage between the upper and the foot covering whereby extreme lateral rolling movement of the foot is inhibited by the footwear by reason of the upper thereof being put into tension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In combination, high-top athletic footwear having an upper and an insole, a foot covering of fabric construction including interior adhesive means for adhering contact with the epidermis of the wearer's foot, and an expanse of closure material carried interiorly by the footwear upper and extending substantially between the shoe insole and the top edge of the upper, additional closure material carried by the exterior of the foot covering and engageable with said expanse of closure material to prevent slippage between the upper and the foot covering whereby extreme lateral rolling movement of the foot is inhibited by the footwear by reason of the upper thereof being put into tension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein said expanse of closure material is an expanse of adhesive material fixed interiorly in place on the shoe upper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein said additional closure material has an outer surface of looped construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein said adhesive means are resilient bands of material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-03-17 | 1989-09-16 | 1990-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-17 | 1993-09-16 | 1994-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-17 | 1997-09-16 | 1998-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |