Cleated article of footwear
US7086183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C15/167
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This application is directed towards an article of footwear for deeply and quickly penetrating a turf surface, such as a soccer, rugby or football shoe. The article of footwear includes a cleat having fluted sides, which creates a channel for moving turf materials in a direction different from the direction of penetration for faster and deeper cleat penetration and better traction. The application also is directed towards an individual cleat for a shoe, wherein the cleat has fluted sides.
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