IP Library Granted Patent US 7,644,521
Granted Patent B2
US 7,644,521 · App. 11/397,060 · Granted Jan 12, 2010

Footwear with rest support

Assignee: Ariat International, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 7,644,521
App. No.
11/397,060
Granted
Jan 12, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

Footwear includes a sole with a forefoot region, a heel region, and a mid-sole region positioned between the forefoot region and the heel region. A support structure is positioned within the mid-sole region. The support structure is configured to engage an object to facilitate resistance to gravitational pull.

Claims (7)

1. Footwear, comprising:

a sole with a forefoot region, a heel region, and a mid-sole region positioned between the forefoot region and the heel region, wherein the forefoot region and heel region each has a substantially smooth surface; and

a single support structure positioned within the mid-sole region and projecting beyond any surface feature of the forefoot region, wherein the support structure has an engagement surface substantially perpendicular to the mid-sole region and a curved surface that extends toward the forefoot region such that the support structure does not regularly engage the ground during walking, and wherein the support structure is configured to engage an object to facilitate resistance to gravitational pull and thereby allow an individual to rest a foot on the object.

2. The footwear of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is positioned in the midsole region so as not to obstruct a natural walking motion.

3. The footwear of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is integrally formed with the sole.

4. The footwear of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is attached to the sole.

5. The footwear of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is configured to engage at least one of: a motorcycle mount, household furniture, and horse riding equipment.

Assignments (2)
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 11, 2012
From: ARIAT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 028548/0004 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 3, 2006
From: MCCARRON, MICHAEL P.
To: ARIAT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 017715/0695 →
Continuity (1)
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