Tap dance shoe including integral electromechanical energy conversion means
Patent 4660305 Issued on April 28, 1987. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 17, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 17, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsApplicationNo. 06/809942 filed on 12/17/1985US Classes:36/139, Noise maker36/1, MISCELLANEOUS36/132, Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.)36/136Shoe attachment (e.g., ornament, pocket, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Schroeder, Werner H.Assistant: Ellis, Mary A. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA43B 23/00 (20060101)A43B 5/00 (20060101) A43B 5/12 (20060101) AbstractA tap for attachment to a tap dancing shoe is disclosed. The tap includes pickup means for converting the mechanical vibrational energy generated by the tap striking the floor into a substantially undistorted electrical signal suitable for remote processing and amplification. Also disclosed is a wireless radio transmission system adapted to be carried by a dancer using the shoe whereby the electrical signals picked up by the pickup means are transmitted to a remote receiver/amplifier unit. | |
