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Foot comfort elements

US5152086A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 15, 1991
Grant dateOct 6, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 15, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B5/0405
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A removable protective cover for use with a liner of a sports shoe or boot, and a liner adapted for use with the cover. The cover includes a sock portion and a fold-back portion, the fold-back portion being movable over the front upper portion of the upper of the liner to provide a linkage between the protective cover and the liner. Corresponding, non-permanent attachment zones may be provided on the protective cover and the liner. The sock portion may include an extension, preferably composed of an elastic waterproof material, which may partially or completely cover the exterior surface of the liner.

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