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Shoe heel counter construction
Assignee: Autry Industries Inc
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Filing: 1985-05-24
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Granted: 1986-06-17
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Expires: 2005-05-24
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a shoe counter having a first leather counter portion (12) hingedly connected to a second leather counter portion (14) by a hinge (20). Hinge (20) is formed of synthetic plastic and is stitched to counter portions (12) and (14) in order to conform to the shape of the wearer's heel while providing support and flexibility.
Inventors
- 👤 James C. Autry
- 👤 Lin Yung-Mao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:56
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B1/00; A43B1/0027; A43B23/00; A43B23/08; A43B23/16; A43B23/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A shoe counter comprising: first and second counter portions spaced apart and shaped to conform to the heel of the wearer, said counter portions sufficiently stiff to provide support to the wearer's heel, a hinge formed of relatively flexible material connected between said counter portions to better conform to the wearer's heel while providing flexibility to the counter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A shoe counter comprising: first and second counter portions spaced apart and shaped to conform to the heel of the wearer, said counter portions sufficiently stiff to provide support to the wearer's heel, a hinge formed of relatively flexible material connected between said counter portions to better conform to the wearer's heel while providing flexibility to the counter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The shoe counter of claim 1 wherein said counter portions are formed from leather and said hinge is constructed from synthetic plastic material stitched to said counter portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shoe counter of claim 1 wherein said hinge is formed in and across a slit spacing apart said counter portions and extending along the width of said counter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shoe counter of claim 1 wherein said hinge includes a flexible cord disposed along the length of said slit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The shoe counter of claim 1 wherein said hinge comprises an outer layer of flexible plastic material, a second layer of padding, a flexible elongated cord and a mesh backing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shoe counter of claim 5 wherein said outer layer has a different color than said first and second regions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
115 words
A shoe counter for being connected in the heel portion of a shoe between a sole and an upper comprising: a first counter portion formed of stiff material connected at the bottom thereof to the sole, said first counter portion conforming to the heel of the wearer, a second counter portion formed of stiff material and conforming to the upper portion of the heel of the wearer, said first and second counter portions substantially spaced apart to form an elongated slit, and a hinge formed of flexible material and connected to said first and second counter portions in and across said elongated slit, said second counter portion connected along its upper edge to the upper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
A shoe counter for being connected in the heel portion of a shoe between a sole and an upper comprising: a first counter portion formed of stiff material connected at the bottom thereof to the sole, said first counter portion conforming to the heel of the wearer, a second counter portion formed of stiff material and conforming to the upper portion of the heel of the wearer, said first and second counter portions substantially spaced apart to form an elongated slit, and a hinge formed of flexible material and connected to said first and second counter portions in and across said elongated slit, said second counter portion connected along its upper edge to the upper.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The shoe counter of claim 7 wherein said counter portions are formed from leather and said hinge is constructed from synthetic plastic material stitched to said counter portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shoe counter of claim 7 wherein said hinge includes a flexible cord disposed along the length of said slit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The shoe counter of claim 7 wherein said hinge comprises an outer layer of flexible plastic material, a second layer of padding, a flexible elongated cord and a mesh backing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shoe counter of claim 10 wherein said outer layer has a different color than said first and second regions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The shoe counter of claim 7 wherein said first and second counter portions are stitched along opposite sides of said hinge.
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