Footwear or other products
Patent 5483759 Issued on January 16, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 1, 2014. 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.
February 1, 2014. 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 References D324940 D336975 2572760 2931893 2941315 2976622 3008038 3800133 3893247 Shoe with detachable illuminated heel InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 189874 filed on 02/01/1994US Classes:36/137, Light-reflecting or illuminating means36/1, MISCELLANEOUS36/139, Noise maker362/103, WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT362/205With switchExaminersPrimary: Ackun, Jacob K.Assistant: Patterson, Marie Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA43B 023/00F21L 015/08 AbstractA shoe or other product adapted to emit light, sound, or other energy or radiation is disclosed. Embodiments of the shoes may contain switches depressed only when subjected to the momentum of or pressure from a moveable object such as a rotating ball. The ball and switches may additionally be encapsulated in a housing with a window visible outside the shoe, permitting wearers and others to view the switching being performed. | |
