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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176659 | Protective footwear A shoe, especially a boot, which has a protective function against toxic chemical agents, especially chemical warfare agents, and a multilayer layered construction, which has an outer layer, which faces away from the foot when the shoe is worn, and an inner layer, e... | 05/15/2012 |
| 7975406 | Driving shoes A shoe for driving a car according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a heel part 5 on a foot sole 4 and an inclined face 5B increasing gradually toward a rear side in a side view. This inclined face 5B comprises a first fac... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7941946 | Article of footwear for sailing An article of footwear for water sports disclosed. The article may be worn by a helmsman on a sailboat. The article may include provisions to facilitate increased traction and support for a foot of the helmsman. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7930841 | Article of footwear for water sports An article of footwear for water sports, especially canoeing, is disclosed. The article of footwear includes an upper attached to a sole forming a first live hinge and a strap system attached to the sole forming a second live hinge. The second live hinge is disposed... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7895772 | Climbing shoe A climbing shoe having a vamp; a sole fixed to the bottom of the vamp; a substantially horseshoe-shaped first binding covering the tip portion of the vamp surrounding the metatarsus-phalanx area of the sole of the foot; a substantially horseshoe-shaped second bindin... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7823300 | Correlated magnetic footwear and method for using the correlated magnetic footwear A footwear (e.g., bike shoe, snow ski boot, snowboard boot, wakeboard boot, water ski boot, work boot) is described herein that incorporates correlated magnets which enable a person who has their foot placed within the footwear to attach or remove the footwear to or... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7743533 | Garden shoe having breathing tubes A waterproof garden shoe has a plurality of passageways located in the shoe upper. One or more tubes located on the upper are in fluid communication with these passageways. The tubes have an opening which allows ambient air to enter the tubes and pass into the shoes... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7730640 | High performance boot The present invention discloses various features and combinations thereof for use with articles of footwear such as boots. The boots are especially adapted for use on construction projects, and provide protection, support and comfort to the wearer. Numerous outsole ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7441351 | Footwear for hostile environments The present invention provides articles of footwear for use by firefighters in different activities such as emergency and rescue situations, as well as daily activity in and around the firehouse. Integrated handles enable the firefighter to quickly and easily put th... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7354475 | Adsorption filter material and its use A gas and water vapor pervious adsorption filter material having a protective function against biological and chemical noxiants and poisons and a multilayered layer construction including a first sheetlike carrier layer, a second sheetlike carrier layer and, interpo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7313842 | Shoe-mounted umpire's brush unit A brush is mounted on the toe of an umpire's shoe and is used to clean dirt and debris from home plate. One form of the brush includes straps that encircle the shoe, while other forms of the brush include brushes that are movable. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7291181 | Stump boot for an ankle disarticulation patient A stump boot for use by an ankle disarticulation patient having a stump. The stump boot includes a sole, an inner casing, and an outer casing having a substantially rectangular cutout covered by a flexible member. The inner casing is custom molded to fit the stump a... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7254904 | Toe shoe A toe shoe capable of providing support to a ballet dancer's foot while dancing en pointe. The toe shoe preferably includes a toe box in the toe of the toe shoe, an upper, and an outer sole. Support structure within the toe shoe includes a longitudinal support membe... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250033 | Flexing multiple function interactive massage and reflexology unit Disclosed is a massaging and reflexology system for an article of footwear comprising a core body generally configured in the shape of a shoe insole, a plurality of cups disposed on a top surface of the shoe insole, and a respective bump or pressure nub disposed wit... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7191550 | Skateboard shoe with sole of varying hardness A skateboard shoe having a sole with four sole pads; each sole pad having differing durometer values: a lateral pad and a toe pad comprised of a low durometer value (Shore A) material, a medial pad comprised of a moderate durometer value (Shore A) material, and a he... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7165343 | Shoe with fixtures for walking on a slope The shoe with fixtures for walking on a slope comprises a U-shaped base-member 11, having a bottom base-member 11b and two arm base-members 11a extending upward from both ends of the bottom base-member 11b, for being ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165774 | External wheeled heeling apparatus and method An external wheeled heeling apparatus for walking and running and transitioning to rolling on a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a sole having a forefoot, an arch and a heel portion provided with a first side of the heel portion and a second side of the h... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165773 | Heeling apparatus and method A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or sli... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7117615 | Shoe with reversible upper A shoe includes a reversible upper portion. Each shoe in the pair includes a sole and a reversible upper. An attachment system enables the uppers to be removably attachable to the soles in different exposure orientations. The coupling system may include a mating ele... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107235 | Method of conducting business including making and selling a custom article of footwear The present invention teaches a method of conducting retail and Internet business including making and delivering a custom article of footwear. The article of footwear taught in the present invention includes a spring element that can provide improved cushioning, st... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7070022 | Gaff shield An apparatus for protecting at least at least a portion of a leg and at least a portion of a foot. The apparatus has a shield with a vertical portion that is sized to receive and protect at least a portion of a leg. The shield also has a horizontal portion that is s... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063336 | External wheeled heeling apparatus and method An external wheeled heeling apparatus for walking and running and transitioning to rolling on a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a sole having a forefoot, an arch and a heel portion provided with a first side of the heel portion and a second side of the h... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7051458 | High-heeled jazz dancing and character dancing shoe A high-heeled dancer's shoe providing the structural integrity to prevent bowing and to execute energetic character dancing steps and simultaneously maintaining the flexibility necessary to execute jazz steps. The shoe comprises a front sole support made of hard rub... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036244 | Rigid articulated Pointe shoe The invention is a Pointe shoe for ballet. It has a rigid mid-foot section and a rigid toe loop connected by a transverse axis joint located at the metatarsal-phalange joint (M-P). With the foot in Pointe position, the weight of the dancer is supported by the rigid ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7016867 | Method of conducting business including making and selling a custom article of footwear The article of footwear taught in the present invention includes a spring element that can provide improved cushioning, stability, and running economy. Unlike the conventional foam materials presently being used by the footwear industry, a preferred spring element i... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6979003 | Heeling apparatus and method A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or sli... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6973745 | Athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement An athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement is provided. An angled or v-cleat is provided near the first metatarsal region to provide improved traction for a wide variety of sports. In some embodiments, cleats forming an obtuse angle opened towards the med... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6952990 | Land mine overpass tread design A land mine pressure fuse avoidance system has a base. A tread on the base contacts the ground around a land mine and independently distributes pressures around the ground. The tread has plural independent closed cell foam rubber elements. Each element is separated ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6931768 | Skateboard shoe with sole of varying hardness A skateboard shoe having a sole with four sole pads; each sole pad having differing durometer values: a lateral pad and a toe pad comprised of a low durometer value (Shore A) material, a medial pad comprised of a moderate durometer value (Shore A) material, and a he... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6751892 | Minefield shoe and method for manufacture thereof A minefield shoe for reducing the danger of accidental detonation of a land mine by a wearer of the shoe, the shoe including: (a) a cushion including a plurality of inflatable compartments, the cushion having, when inflated, at least one flexible, substantially flat... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6729045 | Tap device for clogging shoes A clogging shoe tap device having a first plate for attachment to a shoe, and a second plate pivotally attached to the first plate along a transverse line of attachment, the second plate also having a transverse balance axis, wherein the transverse line of attachmen... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6691431 | Apparatus and method for augmenting dancer's foot An apparatus and method for improving the appearance of a dancer's feet. By attaching a pad that has a curved top surface to the top of a dancer's foot, the shape of the top of the dancer's foot is more aesthetically pleasing. Additionally, the arch on th... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6665962 | Shoe with level and method for determining grade A level is adapted for attachment to an upper surface of a shoe in such a manner that the level is visible to a wearer of the shoe. The level is calibrated by using a known level surface to stand upon and then adjusting the level so that it reads level wh... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6655051 | Appliance for protecting against the effects of explosive devices An appliance for protecting the bottom end of a human lower limb, and in particular the foot, from propagation of the blast wave and the heat generated by an explosive device of the mine type exploding. The invention provides an ammunition type boot whose... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6588124 | Ballet shoe sole with gusset A ballet shoe that includes a front shoe upper which defines a front portion of the shoe, a rear shoe upper which defines a rear portion of the shoe, and a gusset located at the underfoot and between the front portion of the shoe and the rear portion of t... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6519875 | Driving and walking shoe A driving shoe that is also comfortable for walking includes extensive cushioning in the shoe's heel regions and sides and a line of substantially constant curvature in the heel region extending to the rear of the shoe that allows for rapid pivoting betwe... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6470600 | Martial arts shoe The martial arts shoe is comprised of a sole and an upper attached thereon. The sole has a raised rim. A rib is attached to the sole on an outer side of the shoe for providing better grip and for protecting the outer edge of the foot. A rigid insert is em... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6470599 | Climbing shoe with concave sole A climbing shoe includes an inner sole, an outer sole and a molded middle sole between the inner sole and the outer sole. The middle sole is concave in shape. The outer sole conforms to the concave shape of the middle sole. The concave shape allows the ou... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6446300 | Foot mounted floor drying device A foot mountable floor drying device is disclosed as including a generally rectangular rigid plate that is secured to the foot of the user. The plate is larger than the foot so that the former does not contact the floor during use. The device includes a p... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6430847 | Asymmetric shoes The present invention relates to athletic shoes used in sports that require asymmetric movement of the feet, such as fencing. The asymmetric shoes of the present invention include a trailing shoe and a leading shoe that are each specially adapted to the p... | 08/13/2002 |
