US Patent No: 7,380,354
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Shoe that fits to a foot with belts
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Jun 3, 2008
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Nov 22, 2004
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10/994,573
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Abstract
A shoe with belts according to the present invention comprising an upper, a sole S that has a first and second roll-up portions S11, S10 rolling upwards along side faces of a foot, and first and second belts 51, 52. The first belt 51 is fixed to the first roll-up portion S11 at a first joined portion 58 on the medial side of the foot. The second belt 52 is fixed to the second roll-up portion S10 at a second joined portion 59 on the lateral side of the foot. The pair of belts 51, 52 cross each other at a position approximately above the navicular bone 91. The first belt 51 can be arranged in a tensioned state along a path extending from the medial side of the foot to the vicinity of an ankle on the lateral side of the foot through the crossing position 57. The second belt 52 can be arranged in a tensioned state along a path extending from the lateral side to the vicinity of the ankle on the medial side of the foot through the crossing position 57.
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Cited Art
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| D365438 Shoe upper | 37 | 1994 | |
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| 6,772,541 Footwear securement system | 13 | 2002 | |
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| 5,544,430 Athletic shoe cover and ankle support combination | 33 | 1994 | |
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| 6,505,424 Athletic shoe structure | 32 | 2001 | |
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| 5,699,629 Adjustable footwear | 21 | 1996 | |
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| 4,922,630 Athletic shoe with inversion resisting device | 56 | 1988 | |
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| 5,400,529 Sports medicine shoe | 32 | 1993 | |
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| 4,845,864 Cyclist's shoe and the like with separately adjustable diagonal and transverse straps for independent instep and forefoot fit control | 36 | 1988 | |
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| 4,577,419 High-top shoe | 73 | 1984 | |
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| 6,490,814 Sandal construction and method for manufacturing same | 5 | 2001 | |
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| 4,411,077 Athletic shoe with attached ankle brace | 38 | 1982 | |
| 4,677,767 Shock absorbing surgical shoe | 37 | 1986 | |
| 5,176,624 Shoe bandage | 36 | 1991 | |
| 5,181,873 Water sport footware | 16 | 1991 | |
| 5,211,672 Protective shoe | 22 | 1991 | |
| 5,819,439 Sneaker for bodybuilders | 28 | 1995 | |
| 5,913,483 Shoelace and tied knot securing apparatus | 20 | 1998 | |
| 6,272,772 Footwear support system | 4 | 1999 | |
| 6,270,468 Shoe, ankle orthosis and method for protecting the ankle | 23 | 2000 | |
| 6,944,976 Protective and/or decorative shoe cover | 1 | 2003 | |
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Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
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| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Dec 3, 2015 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Dec 3, 2019 |
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| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |