Shoe collar and flexplate

Description

FIG. 1 is a right side elevational view of the shoe collar and flexplate embodying the new design, the remainder of the shoe being shown in broken lines for environmental purposes only;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the remainder of the shoe being shown in broken lines for environmental purposes only;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof, the remainder of the shoe being shown in broken lines for environmental purposes only;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof, the remainder of the shoe being shown in broken lines for environmental purposes only; and,

FIG. 5 is a right perspective view thereof, the remainder of the shoe being shown in broken lines for environmental purposes only.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D344848 March 8, 1994 Smith
D377957 February 11, 1997 Chen
D379258 May 20, 1997 Cheng
D386590 November 25, 1997 Cas
D386591 November 25, 1997 Kuerbis
D391317 February 24, 1998 Robinette
D395738 July 7, 1998 Hatfield et al.
Other references
  • Eastbay Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). Reebok Adventure Series Spring 1999 Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). REI 1998 Fall & Winter Adventures Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). ACG Fall 1998 Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). Technica Outdoors Collection 1999 Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). Hi-Tec Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). Salomon Mountain 1999 Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). Vasque 1999 Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). Adidas 1.sup.st Quarter 1999 Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). Boreal Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). Alphina Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). ACG Spring 1999 Catalog--selected pages (acknowledged as prior art). Road Runner Sports, Feb./Mar. 1997--selected pages.
Patent History
Patent number: D411247
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 10, 1998
Date of Patent: Jun 22, 1999
Assignee: Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (Rockford, MI)
Inventors: Jacques Lavertue (Rockford, MI), Clark A. Matis (Charlotte, VT)
Primary Examiner: Dominic Simone
Law Firm: Warner Norcross & Judd
Application Number: 0/91,970
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/2972
International Classification: 0299;