US4597197A
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Personalized boot pullstrap
Assignee: United States Shoe Corp
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Filing: 1985-08-02
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Granted: 1986-07-01
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Expires: 2005-08-02
Abstract
Abstract Boots, particularly cowboy boots, having a looped pullstrap. A reinforced and welted pullstrap is personalized by the attachment of a pullstrap plate to the pullstrap exterior, such that a name panel insert may be inscribed with the wearer's name and affixed to the pullstrap plate.
Inventors
- 👤 David T. Strasinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:00
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B23/00; A43B23/24; A43B3/00; A43B3/0036; A43B3/0078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A personalized pullstrap for a boot comprising: (a) an elongated flat strip having: (i) turned under sides reinforcing the bottom surface of the strip, extremities of said turned under sides defining an open longitudinal channel; (ii) opposed ends of the strip adapted for folding under and in parallel with the bottom surface of said strip; (b) a pullstrap plate secured to the top surface of the strip by rivets extending through said plate, the strip and the strip channel, said rivets engaging extremities of the channel, said name panel forming a depression therein to confine a name plate insert; (c) a personalized name plate insert attachable to the pullstrap plate within the depression thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A personalized pullstrap for a boot comprising: (a) an elongated flat strip having: (i) turned under sides reinforcing the bottom surface of the strip, extremities of said turned under sides defining an open longitudinal channel; (ii) opposed ends of the strip adapted for folding under and in parallel with the bottom surface of said strip; (b) a pullstrap plate secured to the top surface of the strip by rivets extending through said plate, the strip and the strip channel, said rivets engaging extremities of the channel, said name panel forming a depression therein to confine a name plate insert; (c) a personalized name plate insert attachable to the pullstrap plate within the depression thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
The personalized pullstrap for a boot according to claim 1 wherein said opposed ends define: a first end bifurcated for flexible securement to the exterior of the boot in avoidance of a rivet; a second end widened for enhanced flexible securement to the interior of said boot; and wherein said turned under sides are cut back at each end to permit flexing of bifurcated and widened ends with respect to the flat surface of the strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A personalized pullstrap for a boot as in claim 2, the pullstrap including a stitched welt on either side extending from the first bifurcated end to the second widened end of the strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A personalized pullstrap for a boot as in claim 3, wherein said boot is a cowboy boot.
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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) | 1989-06-30 | 1989-12-30 | 1990-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-30 | 1993-12-30 | 1994-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-30 | 1997-12-30 | 1998-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |