Sandal construction and method for manufacturing same
Patent 6490814 Issued on December 10, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 10, 2021. 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.
January 10, 2021. 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 2407556 2417776 2715285 3323233 3800444 Sandal consisting of components assembled without the use of special tooling or skilled labour Sandal having adjustable straps Sandal-type footwear Detachable toe strap and ankle strap mounting arrangement for a simple shoe D417947 InventorApplicationNo. 758079 filed on 01/10/2001US Classes:36/11.5, Sandals12/142S, Sandals36/89, Ankle support36/114Athletic shoe or attachment thereforExaminersPrimary: Patterson, M. D.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA43B 003/12A43C 011/00 AbstractA sandal construction having ankle and heel straps that are secured to the sandal by a pair of posts. Each of the posts is affixed to the sole at two laterally spaced-apart locations to provide the posts with substantial lateral stability. The posts preferably have a generally "inverted Y-shape," with an inner leg secured to the sole in a first location and an outer leg secured to the sole at a second location spaced laterally outwardly from the first location. The inner leg of the post preferably extends through a slot in the sole and is adhesively secured to the undersurface of the midsole and the outer leg preferably extends along and is adhesively secured to the side surface of the sole.Other References
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