Boots – shoes – and leggings – Orthopedic boot or shoe with corrective element – With means to massage foot
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-28
2009-11-10
Kavanaugh, Ted (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Orthopedic boot or shoe with corrective element
With means to massage foot
C036S011500, C036S03000A
Reexamination Certificate
active
07614167
ABSTRACT:
A sandal (100) is disclosed having a relatively rugged bottom sole (102), the may be formed form a thermoplastic rubber, a relatively thick middle sole (120), that may be formed from an ethylene vinyl acetate foam, and a massaging upper sole (130) that may be formed form a polyurethane/latex blend. The upper sole includes a large plurality of upright fingers134) generally having rounded top surface, providing a massaging action during use. A strap assembly (400) is provided, that may be attached between the upper sole and the middle sole. In an embodiment of the sandal, a crushable foam layer (125) is disposed between the middle layer and the upper layer, providing additional resiliency especially during the initial usage of the sandal.
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Australia Unlimited, Inc.
Christensen O'Connor Johnson & Kindness PLLC
Kavanaugh Ted
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