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Article of footwear with a cleat member

US8291621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24References

20Claims

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Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jim Baucom · Portland, US
Clifford B. Gerber · West Linn, US
E. Scott Morris · Hillsboro, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 3, 2008
Grant date	Oct 23, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 30, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA44B15/005
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cleat member with a ground engaging portion including a first portion and a second portion is disclosed. The first portion and second portion may be comprised of materials with different traction properties. Additionally, the first portion includes a plurality of grasping portions. Furthermore, the cleat member may be carried on an article other than an article of footwear in a cleat carrying system.

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