Foot retention device

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2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Kavanaugh, Ted (Department: 3728)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Boots and shoes

Sandals

C036S091000, C036S171000, C036S050500

Reexamination Certificate

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06971190

ABSTRACT:
A foot retention device (20, 100) includes a rigid vertical strut (40) and a springy band (30) disposed adjacent to an exterior side of the strut (40) and configured to flex over the strut (40) to form a non-drooping asymmetric arc that conforms to the profile of a human foot. A releasable securing mechanism (50) allows the band (30) to be easily secured and released. The foot retention device (20, 100) provides a fixed right angle (A) between a base plate (12, 180) and the vertical strut (40) allowing the user's foot to be inserted straight in. The foot retention device (20, 100) includes a non-sloping design for athletic applications, and a sloping design for footwear (200). Methods of assembling and manufacturing the foot retention device (20, 100) are also provided.

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