Rear entry footwear
US7793438B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B11/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear includes a sole having a shank area located between a forefoot portion and a rear foot portion of the sole, an upper including an inner counter and an outer counter, and a pivot mechanism attaching the outer counter to the sole so as to permit the outer counter to pivot relative to the inner counter at a pivot point located at the shank area of the sole. The outer counter pivots between an open position away from the inner counter and a closed position in supporting engagement with the inner counter. The pivot mechanism may be a mechanical, composite, or living hinge. The article of footwear may further include a locking mechanism for selectively securing the outer counter in the closed position in supporting engagement with the inner counter.
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