Strain-hardened safety toe for footwear
US11684114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43D11/12
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective device, in particular a safety toe cap, for use with an article of footwear is provided. A safety toe cap of the present technology includes one or more strain hardened portions configured to strengthen or reinforce sections of the safety toe cap against impact, particularly from above. The one or more strain hardened portions have increased strength in relation to adjacent non-strain hardened portions and therefore may maintain adequate protection of a user's toes and foot, while simultaneously allowing for lowered material use and a device with a lightweight, streamlined profile.
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