Shoe heel counter construction
US4594798A · kind A · utility
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12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/17
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The specification discloses a shoe counter having a first leather counter portion (12) hingedly connected to a second leather counter portion (14) by a hinge (20). Hinge (20) is formed of synthetic plastic and is stitched to counter portions (12) and (14) in order to conform to the shape of the wearer's heel while providing support and flexibility.
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