Footwear incorporating a multiple-switch lighting circuit

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1993-12-29

1995-01-17

Sewell, Paul T.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Boots and shoes

Shoe attachment

362103, A43B 2300, F21C 1508

Patent

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053816153

ABSTRACT:
An improved article of footwear which incorporates a lighting circuit is disclosed. The article of footwear includes: a visible lighting element (4), a power source (2) connected to the lighting element (4), and at least a pair of pressure responsive switches (S1, S2) for controlling the supply of power (2) to the lighting element (4) through a condition responsive logic circuit (6). The article of footwear is preferably a shoe, and the lighting elements (4) are preferably LEDs. The logic circuit (6) is preferably an Exclusive-OR gate. Various switch, lighting and circuit configurations are disclosed.

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