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Traction cleat for footwear

US8707588B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateAug 9, 2013
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43C15/161
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A thinner shoe mounted receptacle results from a thin cleat attachment flange received in a shallow receptacle cavity. An angled interface between the cleat and receptacle provide a friction fit engagement to minimize inadvertent disengagement of the cleat and receptacle. Rotational locking occurring inside or outside the cavity further prevents inadvertent cleat rotation. Multiple positionally synchronized angular stops positively define the final angular orientation of the cleat in the receptacle.

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