Patent · US Expired

Boot traction device

US6301804A · kind A · utility

12Cited by
10References
22Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 12, 2000
Grant dateOct 16, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 12, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B5/185
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A boot traction device or adapter that can be attached to the bottom of a person's footwear, which is removable, adjustable as well as lightweight. In manufacturing the present invention, a single style of sole plate can be configured for either a right or a left foot. The device can be adapted to fit onto any size of shoe or footwear and adjustable strap connectors are used to secure the adapter to the footwear. Threaded openings are provided for the attachment of gripping cleats or other devices to the adapter. Furthermore, the design of the adapter is such that an optional heel plate can be connected to the sole plate.

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