Replaceable traction cleat for footwear
US8631591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C15/162
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Adjustable traction is provided in a traction cleat by selectively restricting or not the amount of flexure permitted for a dynamic traction element on the cleat. Restricting flexure is alternatively achieved by an adjustably positionable ring or by rotating the cleat to align the dynamic element with different shoe sole topographical features. A dual locking post is provided to reduce the surface area required on the cleat hub for locking structures. The cleat is formed in a two shot molding process that permits elongations of the dynamic traction elements without sacrificing the integrity of the cleat structure.
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