US3015754A
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Body grounding devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-10-16
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Granted: 1962-01-02
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Expires: 1979-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter G Legge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:55
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/36; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN A BODY GROUNDING DEVICE, BAND MEANS ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE FORE PART OF A SHOE AND EXTEND UNDER THE SHOE IN THE REGION OD THE INSTEP, SAID BAND MEANS INCLUDING A RESILLIENT UPPER STRAP PORTION AND A FLEXIBLE CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION PROTRUDING BELOW THE HEEL OF THE SHOE FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A SUPPORTING SURFACE, A PAD OF RESILIENT MATERIAL SECURED TO SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION AND DISPOSED BETWEEN THE SAME AND THE INSTEP OF THE SHOE FOR CUSHIONING SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION, A CONDUCTOR MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE ARRANGED IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BODY OF THE WEARER, A FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR CONNECTED TO SAID CONDUCTOR MEMBER, AND INTERENGAGEABLE CONDUCTOR MEANS CARRIED BY SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR AND SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION RELEASABLY CONNECTING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR AND SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION FOR CARRYING OFF ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES FROM THE BODY OF THE WEARER THROUGH SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN A BODY GROUNDING DEVICE, BAND MEANS ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE FORE PART OF A SHOE AND EXTEND UNDER THE SHOE IN THE REGION OD THE INSTEP, SAID BAND MEANS INCLUDING A RESILLIENT UPPER STRAP PORTION AND A FLEXIBLE CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION PROTRUDING BELOW THE HEEL OF THE SHOE FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A SUPPORTING SURFACE, A PAD OF RESILIENT MATERIAL SECURED TO SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION AND DISPOSED BETWEEN THE SAME AND THE INSTEP OF THE SHOE FOR CUSHIONING SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION, A CONDUCTOR MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE ARRANGED IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BODY OF THE WEARER, A FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR CONNECTED TO SAID CONDUCTOR MEMBER, AND INTERENGAGEABLE CONDUCTOR MEANS CARRIED BY SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR AND SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION RELEASABLY CONNECTING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUCTOR AND SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION FOR CARRYING OFF ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES FROM THE BODY OF THE WEARER THROUGH SAID CONDUCTIVE LOWER STRAP PORTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-01-01 | 1965-07-03 | 1966-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-01 | 1969-07-03 | 1970-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-01 | 1973-07-03 | 1974-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |