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Body warmer apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-01
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Granted: 1989-06-27
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Expires: 2008-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A boot warmer apparatus is set forth wherein a pocket is secured to a boot in overlying orientation to the toe portion of the boot wherein a Velcro™ securable blind pocket accepts in frictional fashion a heating module for imparting warmth to a user of the instant invention. A plurality of straps are securable to the pocket portion of the apparatus and fastenable about the ankle portion of the boot structure for securement thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon P. Maurer, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:30
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
291 words
A boot warmer apparatus for selective securement about a boot having an ankle portion, an instep portion and a sole portion wherein said apparatus comprises, an elongate flexible housing strap means for securement about said instep portion of sole portion of said boot with a warming module receiving compartment formed on said housing strap means and a first and second securement strap means joined to said housing strap for securement to said ankle portion of said boot, and said housing strap means includes a first side, a second side, a first terminal end and a second terminal end with said compartment formed on said housing strap means and extending upwardly of said housing strap means from said first side, and wherein said compartment is defined by said second terminal end secured to said first side with said second terminal end having an attachment portion secured proximate thereto on said second side, and wherein said compartment has formed at one end a closure member to define a closed end compartment with an open end orthogonally oriented relative to said first and second terminal ends and said open end extending upwardly of said housing strap means, and wherein said first and second securement strap means depend from said housing strap means along a linear edge of said housing strap means defining the open end of said compartment, and wherein said first securement strap means has formed thereto a hook fastening portion on a terminal end of said first housing strap cooperative with a loop fastener attachment portion on the second securement strap at its terminal end, and wherein said first and second housing strap means are spaced along said housing strap means a distance approximately equal to the width of an associated boot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
291 words
A boot warmer apparatus for selective securement about a boot having an ankle portion, an instep portion and a sole portion wherein said apparatus comprises, an elongate flexible housing strap means for securement about said instep portion of sole portion of said boot with a warming module receiving compartment formed on said housing strap means and a first and second securement strap means joined to said housing strap for securement to said ankle portion of said boot, and said housing strap means includes a first side, a second side, a first terminal end and a second terminal end with said compartment formed on said housing strap means and extending upwardly of said housing strap means from said first side, and wherein said compartment is defined by said second terminal end secured to said first side with said second terminal end having an attachment portion secured proximate thereto on said second side, and wherein said compartment has formed at one end a closure member to define a closed end compartment with an open end orthogonally oriented relative to said first and second terminal ends and said open end extending upwardly of said housing strap means, and wherein said first and second securement strap means depend from said housing strap means along a linear edge of said housing strap means defining the open end of said compartment, and wherein said first securement strap means has formed thereto a hook fastening portion on a terminal end of said first housing strap cooperative with a loop fastener attachment portion on the second securement strap at its terminal end, and wherein said first and second housing strap means are spaced along said housing strap means a distance approximately equal to the width of an associated 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) | 1992-06-26 | 1992-12-26 | 1993-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-26 | 1996-12-26 | 1997-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-26 | 2000-12-26 | 2001-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |