Flexibly rigid personal protective equipment components
US7992325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C13/14
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The subject invention improves traditional safety equipment intended to protect the lower leg, ankle, foot, and toes applicable in industrial and commercial as well as casual and athletic uses. The personal protective equipment (PPE) of the subject invention comprises a soleplate, a metatarsal component, a toe cap, and a tibia-fibula component; these components can be implemented alone or in combination within a shoe or boot providing for various levels of protection depending on the desired application. Further embodiments provide for both the implementation of the protective components within the footwear as well as components that can be worn in conjunction with pre-existing shoes or boots.
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