Rapid-entry footwear having a split back
US12426666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/088
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rapid-entry shoe having a heel counter to prevent inward deflection of a rear portion of the upper, but the heel counter having a vertical slit to permit downward deflection of the rear portion of the upper, so as to expand a perimeter of an opening of the shoe to receive a foot and thereby facilitate donning and doffing of the rapid-entry shoe.
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