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Article of footwear with multiple cleat systems

US8375604B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2010
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43C15/164
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear including a sole structure with multiple cleat systems is disclosed. A first cleat system has a first cleat design and one or more cleat member sets that are tuned to provide different levels of traction and flexibility to different regions of the sole structure. A second cleat system has a second cleat design and is disposed on the sole structure in a location to provide maximum traction for various playing surfaces. The sizes, material properties and arrangement of each cleat system are varied.

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