Shevenell v. Geo. J. Kelly, Inc.

BREWSTER, District Judge.

On February 27, 1923, letters patent of tbe United States, No. 1,447,001, were issued on the application of Freeman J. Winchell, filed February 11, 1920. The plaintiffs are now the owners of said letters patent and bring this suit in equity against the defendant for infringement. o

The patent covers an alleged new and useful improvement in “shank reinforeers,” or, in other words, the invention relates to a metal shoe shank adapted particularly for use in ladies’ shoes, for supporting the arch in position during wear. The defenses are noninfringement, anticipation, and…