Footwear and accessory device
US6481121B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/26
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Improved footwear and accessory devices, such as crampons, are disclosed for enhancing the performance of footwear under different conditions and, thus, providing more versatile footwear. The footwear has an outsole flex zone in a forefoot region that flexes during hiking and climbing in various terrains. The footwear also includes toe and heel attachment points for installation of an accessory, such as a crampon and, additionally, includes a midfoot attachment point for mounting of the accessory. The midfoot attachment point is preferably located between the outsole flex zone and the heel attachment point. A forefoot contact mechanism may also be provided in the footwear outsole that interacts with a rigid forefoot contact mechanism of the accessory to enhance the rigidity of the forefoot region when the accessory is mounted. A crampon accessory device for mounting on the footwear is also disclosed.
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