Patent ID: 6707659
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: A43B

Abstract:
A grounding device for dissipating electrical voltages from a wearer to a ground when extended around a heel portion of a wearer's shoe, the device comprising:first and second anchor plates sized and configured to be retained about the wearer's shoe; attachable/detachable hook and loop strips formed between the first and second anchor plates for facilitating the device to be secured about the wearer's shoe in an adjustable manner; and an elongate conductive strap attached to the first anchor plate by at least one first fastener and extending around the heel portion of the wearer's shoe to be attached to the second anchor plate by at least one second fastener; wherein attachment of the conductive strap to the first and second anchor plates with the at least one first and at least one second fasteners allows the wearer to visually confirm that dissipation of the electrical voltages from the wearer to the ground is maintained.