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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6826854 | Friction device for footwear An inner circumference side annular groove is formed in an inner circumference edge part of a golf shoe sole of a synthetic rubber, an outer circumference side annular groove is formed in the radial outside of the annular groove, and an annular packing protrusion is... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6823613 | Studded footwear A shoe stud for a sports shoe has a ground-engaging part and a multi-start threaded spigot for engagement in a complementary socket on a receptacle secured in the shoe sole or heel. The stud and receptacle also have a locking device which inter-engages when the spig... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6810608 | Shoe cleats In a combination of shoe cleat and holder, a screw-threaded spigot (12) on the cleat is inserted with rotation into a complementary socket (18) of the holder, and has a ring of free-standing posts (34, 42) extending axially from the cleat and a ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6754984 | Sports shoe A sports shoe, in particular a soccer boot, comprises a sole (1) which is made of plastic and has on its underside (2) at least one carrier surface (3 to 5) which is configured raised. In each of these surfaces there are embedded at least... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6748677 | Detachable cleat system The present invention relates to a sole with at least one receptacle and at least one stud, which can be releasably mounted within the receptacle by inserting a fastening projection of the stud into the receptacle. The fastening projection includes a first locking m... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6722061 | Article of footwear with a replaceable ground-engaging member and method of attaching the ground-engaging member An article of footwear provided with snap-fit replaceable ground-engaging members, particularly snap-fit tips, and a kit and method for altering ground-engaging characteristics of an article of footwear such as an athletic shoe. An article of footwear according to t... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6708428 | Quick-release connector system for footwear with reliable engagement A cleat holder is fixed to an underside of footwear and comprises a base and a hub projecting from. The hub includes a plurality of lobes on an outer periphery thereof and a screw-threaded bore. Grooves are defined in a side of the base, each groove having a portion... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6655049 | Connector for attaching and detaching attachment to/from shoe sole A structure for inserting an insert member of an attachment, etc., into a concave receptacle portion embedded in a shoe sole and removably pinching and fixing the insert member inside the concave receptacle portion with an elastic member, the structure be... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6631571 | Shoe cleat connector A shoe cleat connector for use with a receptacle attached to a shoe includes a substratum having a plurality of independent posts extending therefrom, with a retaining member disposed at a distal end and extending radially from each post. The receptacle i... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6601322 | Spike anchoring device for detachably securing a spike to a sole of a golf shoe A spike anchoring device is disposed in a sole of a golf shoe for detachably securing a spike to the sole, and includes a clamping member of a one-piece construction received in an accommodation space in the sole. The clamping member includes front and re... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6598324 | Bowling shoes having customizable ground engagement A bowling shoe construction having various options for adjustment with removable and replaceable slide parts to attach to the tread surface of a slide shoe. The slide parts can attach interchangeably using hook and pile loop fasteners. A kick shoe include... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6530162 | Sports shoe cleats A golf shoe cleat has a main body member having a dome-shaped outer face and a planar inner face, a threaded stud molded integrally with the main body member and projecting outwardly from the inner face. A plurality of pseudo pyramid-shaped teeth projecti... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6519879 | Golf shoe soft spike/cleat design The invention relates to a cleat for providing traction for footwear. The cleat provides traction and durability without damaging turf when in use.... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6513266 | Slipping prevention device for footwear The thick-walled cylindrical portion 12 of a holder 10 is provided with axial grooves 18 that open to the inner peripheral surface. In the axial grooves 18, slip-off preventive projections 20 are radially inwardly elastically urged by their own elasticity... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6510625 | Structure for attaching and detaching attachment to/from shoe sole A connector includes an insert member for seating within a socket embedded in a shoe sole wherein it is removably fixed with an elastic member, the connector permitting the removal of the attachment with a wrench engaging a tool fitting portion formed on ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6467196 | Spike ensuring stable kick during running and spike shoes The present invention provides a spike, which includes a base (2), a claw (4) formed on a tip end of the base (2) and having a trapezoidal tip end portion, and a recess (6) formed in a rear side of the base (2) and extending from the claw (4) to the base ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6463682 | Golf cleat with quick attach and lock and outwardly angled faceted teeth A golf cleat of the type having a base member and a plurality of outwardly angled traction teeth with the traction teeth having multifaceted design, and a mounting arrangement on the underside of the base member. The mounting arrangement includes a mounti... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6463681 | Method of using removable cleat system A removable cleat for a shoe is described. The cleat includes a ground-engaging structure for engaging the ground. An attachment structure is for removably attaching the cleat to the footwear. The attachment structure has a vertical axis, a base to which ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6457264 | Spike for an athletic shoe A spike for an athletic shoe having a ground engaging portion which is generally z-shaped in cross-section A spike according to the invention includes a first elongate portion having second and third elongate portions extending angularly therefrom. The se... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6442872 | Shoe spike assembly having cushioning device A spike includes an upper fastener for securing to a shoe sole, and includes a lower stem. A cap is attached to the stem. A cushioning pad is engaged between the cap and the spike, and/or another cushioning pad is engaged between the cap and the stem for ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6434860 | Removably mountable cleat A removably mountable cleat. The cleat includes a plate. One end of a shaft is connected to the plate. The shaft may be connected substantially to the center of the plate. The other end of the shaft is formed with threads for removably mounting the cleat ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6421937 | Detachable cleat system An article of footwear, in particular a sports shoe or walking boot, that has an outersole and at least one stud which is releasably connected thereto and interacts with the ground. According to the invention, the at least one stud comprises a stud-fasten... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6397499 | Quick release cleat system A removably attachable traction gear for the underside of footwear having two primary components: a retaining member and a receptacle. These two components respectively replace the common screw and threaded receptacle systems found in for affixing tractio... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6381878 | Composite cleat for athletic shoe A composite, long wearing, slip-resistant non-metal golf cleat that alleviates damage to grass, e.g., the surface of a golf green, yet provides traction similar to conventional metal spikes is disclosed.... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6367167 | Durable outsole for article of footwear An article of footwear, such as an athletic shoe, having a wear resistant outsole is disclosed. The article of footwear includes an upper secured to a sole having a ground engaging portion with a wear resistant material composed of a thermoplastic polymer... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6354021 | Winter golf shoe spikes The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 1... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6338208 | Short shoe spike A replaceable spike for sport shoes, molded from a durable plastic-type material, comprising a main body, concavo-convex disc having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has a threaded post extending outwardly for removably attaching the sp... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6332281 | Quick-release connector system for footwear A removably attachable traction gear for the underside of footwear having two primary components: a retaining member and a receptacle. These two components respectively replace the common screw and threaded receptacle systems found in for affixing tractio... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6327797 | Golf shoe spikes The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 1... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6301806 | Detachable cleat system An article of footwear, in particular a sports shoe or walking boot, that has an outersole and at least one stud which is releasably connected thereto and interacts with the ground. According to the invention, the at least one stud comprises a stud-fasten... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6272774 | Shoe cleats In a combination of shoe cleat and holder, a screw-threaded spigot (12) on the cleat is inserted with rotation into a complementary socket (18) of the holder, and has a ring of free-standing posts (34, 42) extending axially from the cleat and a ring of ra... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6260292 | Spike-Loc, a replaceable spike system and the sole A replaceable spike system consisting of the sole and the heel for convenient insertion and replacement of a spike thereof. The spike assembly includes a "ball and spring" mechanism for the purpose of said spike assembly from falling out of the receiver m... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6256907 | Athletic shoe with retractable spikes A spiked athletic shoe includes a shoe upper and an outsole housing connected to the shoe upper. The outsole housing includes a bottom having a plurality of spike openings. Spaced-apart rear and front spike plates are positioned within the outsole housing... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6253468 | Spike structure for sporting shoes A spike structure consists of a spike body made of a plastic material, and a self-tapping screw 3 made of a metal. The spike body 2 is comprised of a flange-shaped portion 4 and a threaded stud which has a thread on the outer surface thereof and extends f... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6247253 | Removable cleat for snowshoe A removable ice cleat for an outer frame member of a snowshoe provides traction for snow packed and icy conditions. For looser conditions including powdery snow, the ice cleats are quickly removable thus making the snowshoe versatile for all weather condi... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6233850 | Cleat for athletic shoes A cleat for athletic shoes which provides a sole attachment member; a hub having a planar upper portion for contacting the shoe sole, a rounded lower portion for bearing weight of the user, and an edge; and resilient traction elements. The resilient eleme... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6182379 | Adjustable depth traction device for an athletic shoe An adjustable depth traction device for an athletic shoe which allows the shoe to be easily adapted to various terrains and course requirements. The present invention provides a traction device for an athletic shoe, typically a golf shoe, comprised of a b... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6154984 | Golf shoe cleat A three-piece cleat assembly for use on athletic shoes which have, embedded in their soles, an interlocking receptacle, such as that used in the Q-LOK R system. Molded of plastic, the cleat assembly includes a connector, a traction-enhancing member and a ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6151805 | Quick-release spike for footwear A removably attachable traction gear for the underside of footwear having two primary components: a retaining member and a receptacle. These two components respectively replace the common screw and threaded receptacle systems found in for affixing tractio... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6138386 | Composite cleat for athletic shoe A composite, long wearing, slip-resistant non-metal golf cleat that alleviates damage to grass, e.g., the surface of a golf green, yet provides traction similar to conventional metal spikes is disclosed.... | 10/31/2000 |
