Boots – shoes – and leggings – Protectors
Patent
1994-03-25
1995-10-17
Sewell, Paul T.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Protectors
36 77R, A43C 1314
Patent
active
054578981
ABSTRACT:
A metatarsal guard inserted in the upper of a safety shoe is made of plastic and defines an arch extending from the sole of the shoe on one side of the wearer's instep to the sole on the other side of the wearer's instep. The metatarsal guard includes a rear impact-absorbing portion having longitudinal slits cut in the sheet material to form a transversal series of longitudinal tongues that spread apart to follow the movement of the foot when the wearer is walking. An integral flap is formed in the sheet material at the distal end of the central tongue. This central tongue is folded to apply the flap to the top surface of the tongues and thereby distribute the load upon the impact of a falling object. The metatarsal guard is further provided with two lateral slits cut in the sheet material and extending transversely to facilitate flexion of the metatarsal guard upon flexion of the wearer's foot. A front portion of the metatarsal guard includes at least one longitudinally extending tongue bent to be applied to the top surface of the toe cap whereby load applied to the metatarsal guard is also applied to the toe cap.
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Fortin Gilles
Major Christian
Roy Sylvain
Kavanaugh Ted
Sewell Paul T.
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