Jackson Patents Moonwalking Boots

Michael Jackson has patented a pair of anti-gravity 'moonwalking' boots. Jackson's creation was designed to make it appear as if he was able to lean forward beyond the centre of gravity via slots in the heels of the shoes attached to hooks on the stage.

The boots information came to light yesterday on Sunday with the launch of a new Google Patents website, which gives users access to over seven million inventions filed with the US Patents Office between 1790 and 1996.

Jackson registered his 'Methods and Means for Creating Anti-Gravity Illusion' in 1993 and was issued a patent number.