US4665633A
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Shoe top cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-26
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Granted: 1987-05-19
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Expires: 2006-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A sole-less shoe top cover is formed of a single thickness of flexible fabric for protecting a shoe upper from paint or plaster drippings. Three vertically spaced lines of stitched elastic cords are stitched in-and-out around the lower portion of the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Preston Edgerton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:24
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/16; A41; A41D; A41D17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A sole-less shoe top cover comprising a single ply of flexible fabric having a rear portion adapted to fit over the ankle and heel portions of a shoe and a forward portion adapted to fit over the instep and toe portions of a shoe, said forward portion having a depending band extending downwardly from the toe and instep covering portions, and three vertically spaced elastic cords defining three vertically spaced lines of stitching and gatherings of the material of the depending band, thereby providing stretchable elasticity of the fabric of the depending band and whereby the forward portion of the cover may be peeled back from over the toe portion of the shoe, one or more of the lines of stitching providing a guide line for cutting off a portion of the band when the band becomes worn or frayed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A sole-less shoe top cover comprising a single ply of flexible fabric having a rear portion adapted to fit over the ankle and heel portions of a shoe and a forward portion adapted to fit over the instep and toe portions of a shoe, said forward portion having a depending band extending downwardly from the toe and instep covering portions, and three vertically spaced elastic cords defining three vertically spaced lines of stitching and gatherings of the material of the depending band, thereby providing stretchable elasticity of the fabric of the depending band and whereby the forward portion of the cover may be peeled back from over the toe portion of the shoe, one or more of the lines of stitching providing a guide line for cutting off a portion of the band when the band becomes worn or frayed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A sole-less shoe cover as claimed in claim 1 and a flexible elastic band having opposite ends connected to the cover and running beneath the instep of the shoe for holding the cover onto the shoe when the forward portion of the cover is peeled back from over the shoe toe portion.
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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) | 1990-05-18 | 1990-11-17 | 1991-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-18 | 1994-11-17 | 1995-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-18 | 1998-11-17 | 1999-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |