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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7908767 | Protective footwear for firefighters and emergency responders Protective footwear for responders such as firefighters, civil defense, and defense workers is described. Different aspects include a boot with a flange for forming a vapor/liquid tight seal with trousers, methods of making the boot and methods of using the boot. | 03/22/2011 |
| 7428787 | Removable shoe coverings In one embodiment a gaitor interface may be used to connect a gaitor to many different types of footwear. The gaitor interface provides a removable attachment between the gaitor and the shoe. One part of the gaitor interface comprises a track that can be mounted alo... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7350321 | Shoe upper and methods of manufacture The present invention relates to a shoe and the manufacture thereof that includes an inner shoe with an upper side and a lower side and a stitch-free shell. The stitch-free shell encompasses the upper side of the inner shoe. The shell may be produced in two or more ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334354 | Adjustable ankle support for an article of footwear An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an ankle support, and a sole structure. The upper receives a foot of an individual and includes a tab that is convertible from a folded first position to an extended second position. The ankle support is co... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7281341 | Lace system for footwear A boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable b... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7219443 | Protective booties and leggings Protective footgear are provided which are fabricated of stiff but flexible fabrics such as canvas with the sole and at least lower portions at least partially impregnated with a rubbery waterproof material. The footgear or “booties” are designed to be worn over... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7171766 | Ankle and foot stabilization support A ankle and foot stabilization support apparatus and method that provide stability while the user's foot is in the neutral, dorsiflexed, and plantarflexed positions. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a support foundation and two adjustable lateral tension b... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7127836 | Shoe and boot protecting assembly A shoe and boot protecting assembly includes a foot portion with a top wall. A front wall, a first side wall and a second side wall are each integrally attached to and extend downwardly from the top wall. An ankle portion includes a forward wall that has a lower edg... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7069670 | Protective foot wear Protective foot wear having a shoe body, an elastomeric inner body, which has a sock portion and a sleeve, the sock portion being position in and attached to said shoe body. The sleeve extends from said shoe body. A shield is attached to the sleeve and the shield is... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7051452 | Foot scanning and measurement system and method A system and method for measuring the size of a person's foot so that properly sized shoes can be selected. The measuring system has a support surface having a transparent window, and a fixture positioned over the transparent window for receiving a foot to be scanne... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6973742 | Thermal foot cover The thermal foot cover is an article of footwear to be worn when the wearer's foot is subjected to cold temperatures. The thermal foot cover has an upper cover portion attached to a bottom panel to define a cavity for insertion of a wearer's shoe-encased or boot-enc... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971561 | Auxiliary device for putting on therapeutic compression garments, especially tights, knee-length socks and full-length stockings The device is made from low friction factor fabric, has the shape of a plane figure with a catch element (1) at its one end beneficially in the form of a pocket, and at its other end there is a fastening element (2) in the form of a tape, press stud or... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6942605 | Exercise equipment Exercise equipment toning and strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, back, shoulders, arms, and legs. A plurality of hand attachments, elbow attachments, knee attachments, and foot attachments are provided which allow the user to exercise their whole body. The bo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6851203 | Footwear with attachable covering This invention pertains to enclosed footwear in combination with a leg covering or body covering that is storable within a compartment that is integral with an exterior of the enclosed footwear. The leg covering can be either a gaiter or a pants leg portion, and the... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6601323 | Shoelace cover The present invention relates to a shoelace cover for use with an athletic shoe for covering the shoelaces to prevent the loosening or untying of a tied shoelace bow. The present invention is particularly applicable to wrestling shoes wherein the physical... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6477788 | Shoe with concealed gaiter fasteners A shoe includes an upper with a gaiter which has a top end, a bottom end, and two opposite lateral sides interconnecting the top and bottom ends. The gaiter further includes, adjacent to the lateral sides thereof, fasteners to engage one another so as to ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6457260 | Footwear with attachable covering This invention pertains to enclosed footwear in combination with a leg covering or body covering that is storable within a compartment that is integral with an exterior of the enclosed footwear. The leg covering can be either a gaiter or a pants leg porti... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6301803 | Fleece leggings A legging that is esthetically pleasing, amenable to ornamentation, and capable of providing warmth and comfort. It is comprised of a lower portion which engages the periphery of the foot or shoe at the bottom edge of the legging and may have means of sec... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6185752 | Ventable gaiter A gaiter having on its outside surface an air vent system which allows a user to vent the gaiter in order to permit air to pass through the side of the gaiter, and having on an opposite outside surface a coated fabric protective surface which has a coated... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6167571 | Waders for fishing or hunting An outerwear for a fisherman or hunter is formed of two leg portions and a hip-waist portion extending upward from the leg portions to the waist. The leg portions are made of a foam material having waterproof, nonbreathable, and thermal effects. The hip-w... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6148544 | Gaiter for running shoe A gaiter of flexible, substantially water-proof material, attached to the vamp portion and heel collar of a shoe upper. Preferably, the gaiter is a permanent, integral part of the shoe, due to a continuous stitching of the gaiter to the heel collar and ey... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6131194 | Safeguard device for playing golf A safeguard element for playing golf or other sports requiring such protection comprising a set of two units, one for each leg, of waterproof textile material and suitably shaped to adapt to the player's legs, over the shoe to the bottom of the calf, secu... | 10/17/2000 |
| 5987778 | Protective footwear and lower leg covering A protective footwear and lower leg covering protects the shoes and lower trousers or legs of a wearer while using a mower, string trimmer, chain saw, or other equipment which may discharge objects at high speed. The covering also serves to protect the us... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5898939 | Protective pad for the foot and shin of a person with a tongue-like extension, in particular of an athlete The subject matter of the invention is a protective device for the foot and shin of a person, particularly of an athlete, with a foot section (3) and a shin guard (2) in which to ensure the protection of the zone between the foot and the shin without any ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5887359 | Protective gaiter for shoe Water-proof protective gaiter for a boot having a tubular shape, of the type comprising, on the one hand, a lower portion (1) covering at least partially the upper (2) of a boot (3) in a front area of insertion of the user's foot, then of closure, whose l... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5815948 | Waterproof gaiter A pair of gaiters, each gaiter having a waterproof neoprene member with opposing top and bottom portions, front and back surfaces, and a seam running lengthwise from the top to the bottom. Each gaiter also has a nylon interior and exterior disposed about ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5740559 | Footwear accessory for use with a shoe to simulate the appearance of a boot A footwear accessory for use with a shoe includes a stocking-like structure having a lower foot portion and an upper ankle portion wherein the lower foot portion is made of a porous hosiery material and the upper ankle portion is made of a material which ... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5469637 | Rain leggings Adaptable flexible protective leggings for protecting motorcycle and bicycle riders from the deleterious effects of rain storms and wet roads is disclosed. The leggings includes a molded flexible leg material that conforms generally to the shape of a ride... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5251386 | Protective cover for shoes, boots and the like A flexible protective cover for boots, shoes and the like to protect the wearer from injury from a chainsaw. The cover has a lining of layers of high modulus fiber fabric between an inner layer and a outer layer of durable fabric. The lining is secured be... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5249375 | Boot for sailing or for winter sports A boot made of rubber or similar material, and including an outer cuff secured thereto around the ankle, the cuff rising up and being gathered together above the upper of the boot and being designed to be worn over a waterproof or oilskin trouser leg when... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5172493 | Protective cover for shoes, boots and the like A flexible protective cover for boots, shoes and the like having a lining of woven and non-woven aramid fabric between an inner layer and an outer layer of durable fabric. The protective cover is folded to conform to the instep of the shoe and extend to t... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5165182 | Open-ended shoe cover Disclosed herein is a shoe cover which has an open-ended bottom such that when the shoe cover is placed over a shoe, the uppers portion of the shoe is covered and protected while the sole of the shoe is at least partially exposed so that the traction of t... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5070630 | Decorative cast cover A decorative cast cover apparatus has a plurality of materials shaped to fit over a rigid cast on a patient and shaped in a three dimensional decorative shape and formed to hide the cast. The decorative cast cover is fastened to the cast with fastening me... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4941213 | Firefighter's boot and trouser attachment An attachment device for attaching a firefighter's trousers to the firefighter's boots, in which the trousers cover a portion of the firefighter's boots. The attachment device maintains the firefighter's trousers in covering relationship to the boots, and... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4896437 | Insulated boot and gaiter combination A light-weight insulated bootie-gaiter combination for cross-country skiers and winter backpackers is disclosed wherein the gaiter is provided with a removable insulating liner along with lower attachment means for engaging the outer surface of a bootie f... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4856207 | Shoe and gaiter A boot or shoe has a gaiter, the lower end of which is permanently affixed by a waterproof join to the boot or shoe's outer surface, circumscribing the said boot or shoe above the sole. The gaiter has an opening extending down from the top, and a fastener... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4771553 | Boot insert A boot cover fits around the top of a boot and closes the gap or space between the top edge of the boot and the cover. In one form, the cover is made from plastic and has a groove that fits around the top edge of the boot. In another form, the cover compr... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4713895 | Sports shoe cover A gaiter for sports shoes having a first flexible sheet portion adapted to completely cover the upper and heel of a sports shoe and a second flexible sheet portion adapted to cover the ankle and lower calf of the wearer. A first hook and pile type fastene... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4693018 | Extendible boot An extendible boot is provided with an upper having a base portion and an extendible portion. The extendible portion comprises a flexible sleeve joined to the base portion by a peripherally extending joint. The sleeve is rollable from its upper end to for... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4677765 | Beachrunners A running shoe is provided for running along a shore line on a beach and consists of heel and toe cleat structures attached to a sole of a waterproof upper that will give increased traction and stability to the shoe.... | 07/07/1987 |
