US3769722A
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Protective shoe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-10
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-05-10
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a protective shoe adapted to protect the foot of the wearer thereof practicing the arts of karate, etc. The shoe comprises a casing of soft resilient material open at the bottom, and is provided with straps for retaining the shoe on the foot.
Inventors
- 👤 J Rhee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:06
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C11/00; A43C11/14; A43C11/1493; A44; A44B; A44B18/00; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/12; A63B71/1225; A63B2071/1283; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A protective shoe for use in the art of karate and the like comprising a unitary casing means adapted to fit over the top of the foot and around the heel generally conforming in shape to the upper part of the Foot, an opening in the top rear portion of the casing into which the foot of the wearer can be inserted, said casing being entirely open at the bottom, resilient foam means within said casing means, and strap means attached to said casing adapted to encircle the bottom of said casing to retain the shoe on the foot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A protective shoe for use in the art of karate and the like comprising a unitary casing means adapted to fit over the top of the foot and around the heel generally conforming in shape to the upper part of the Foot, an opening in the top rear portion of the casing into which the foot of the wearer can be inserted, said casing being entirely open at the bottom, resilient foam means within said casing means, and strap means attached to said casing adapted to encircle the bottom of said casing to retain the shoe on the foot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shoe of claim 1 wherein said casing is provided with hole means for ventilation purposes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The shoe of claim 1 wherein said strap means are elastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shoe of claim 1 wherein portions of said strap means are secured to the casing and detachabley securable together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shoe of claim 1 wherein said casing comprises an upper section adapted to fit around the ankle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shoe of claim 1 wherein said casing includes strap means adapted to engage toes of the foot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The shoe of claim 1 wherein said casing comprises a plastic material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |