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US3707047A
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Swivel athletic shoe
Assignee: Athletic Devices Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-01
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-02-01
Abstract
Abstract An athletic shoe with cleats for traction such as is used in games of football, soccer, baseball and other field sports where sudden direction change and maneuverability must be employed in fair or foul weather, and wherein such cleat gripping aids to meet force, to apply force or to avoid it, the invention consisting of a cleat assembly on the underside of the shoe, and which is rotatable upon application of relatively increased turning force.
Inventors
- 👤 Zygmund Nedwick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:27
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C15/00; A43C15/16; A43C15/161; A43B; A43B3/00; A43B3/0036; A43B3/0042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
In a swivel athletic shoe the combination of a shoe including a sole on the bottom thereof and said sole having a Pivotable cleat unit attached to an underside of said sole, wherein said sole is made of molded flexible material and which includes a disc shaped promontory projecting under that portion of the sole which is below a ball of a person''s foot, a projecting small central circular pad formed below said promontory and a downward projecting threaded stud below said pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a swivel athletic shoe the combination of a shoe including a sole on the bottom thereof and said sole having a Pivotable cleat unit attached to an underside of said sole, wherein said sole is made of molded flexible material and which includes a disc shaped promontory projecting under that portion of the sole which is below a ball of a person''s foot, a projecting small central circular pad formed below said promontory and a downward projecting threaded stud below said pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein a cleat unit is fitted around said promontory and stud, said unit including a one piece molded member of nylon material having a depression on an upper side for said promontory fitting therein, a central opening for being fitted around said pad and said unit having integrally molded therewith a circular arrangement of downwardly tapered cleats.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein a nut positioned against an underside of said unit is threaded on said stud and secured by a transverse taper pin fitted through transverse openings in said nut and stud.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |