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Article of footwear with forefoot secondary studs

US9072333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2011
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2034

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

Abstract

An article of footwear that provides friction between the playing surface and the player's foot is disclosed. In some embodiments, the article footwear includes a sole may have a plurality of wedge-shaped studs in the forefoot region that extend beyond the perimeter of the sole. The article can also include a plurality of elongated studs on a bottom surface region of the sole. The wedge-shaped studs help provide leverage for removing the elongated studs from the ground during cutting.

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