Athletic foot protector with toe and ankle impact absorbing protection

Invention: Athletic foot protector with toe and ankle impact absorbing protection

Year	Description
1995	Invention patented by Gregory F. Bertrand and Thomas P. Seyler on June 5th, 1995. Abstract: A protector as footwear for an athlete to be worn over the sports shoe covering the toe and sides of the foot and, when desired, an extension for protecting the instep, ankle and toes. The protector includes hinge connections between a thickened toe portion and a foot portion for releaseable attachment purposes. A liner is disposed on the inside of the protector. The hinge may be composed of an elastic, stretchable material or a mechanical hinge. The protector is composed of a durable, hard plastic composition to resist impact loads.
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