Brian Matthew Church

US Patent:

7992325, Aug 9, 2011

Filed:

Nov 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/935122

Inventors:

Van T. Walworth - Lebanon TN, US
David B. Hook - Franklin TN, US
Thomas Leonard - Geneva OH, US
Craig Whitaker - Fairfield OH, US
James F. Walworth - Manhattan KS, US
Brian Church - Franklin TN, US
Dave Goldman - Towaco NJ, US
Mark Howell - Lebanon TN, US

Assignee:

Shew, Inc. - Brentwood TN

International Classification:

A43B 13/14
A43B 23/00

US Classification:

36 72R, 36 77 R, 36 73, 36 54

Abstract:

The subject invention improves traditional safety equipment intended to protect the lower leg, ankle, foot, and toes applicable in industrial and commercial as well as casual and athletic uses. The personal protective equipment (PPE) of the subject invention comprises a soleplate, a metatarsal component, a toe cap, and a tibia-fibula component; these components can be implemented alone or in combination within a shoe or boot providing for various levels of protection depending on the desired application. Further embodiments provide for both the implementation of the protective components within the footwear as well as components that can be worn in conjunction with pre-existing shoes or boots.