Heel protector
US7730638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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36Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C13/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A heel protector is disclosed. The heel protector includes a stem portion having a body and at least one retaining portion. A channel is formed between the body and the at least one retaining portion. A biasing portion extends from the stem portion. The biasing portion includes an opening therein. A leaf portion extends from the biasing portion. A shoe and heel protector assembly is also disclosed. A method of using the heel protector to protect the heel and waist of a shoe is also disclosed.
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