Patent · US Expired

Shoe having a skelton-shaped outer carapace

US5533279A · kind A · utility

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16References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateJul 9, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B23/07
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shoe including a sole, toe reinforcement portion, heel reinforcement portion, eyelet portion, skeleton-shaped reinforcement portion, an adjustable tightening member for adjusting the ankle to heel portion of the shoe, a lace engaging the eyelet portion for adjusting the fit from toe to instep portion, and a sock inner as an internal carapace portion for covering, accommodating and holding the foot of the wearer. The toe reinforcement portion, heel reinforcement portion, eyelet portion, and skeleton-shaped reinforcement portion define an outer carapace portion. Improved fit with the foot and ankle and air intake and exhaust within the shoe accelerated to improve the aerating action.

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