US3858336A
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Removable outsole for sport shoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-30
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A removable outsole for sport shoes having cleats mounted thereon. The outsole comprising a rubber or like material having an outer smooth floor engaging surface and toe and heel engaging portion for retaining the out sole on the sport shoe and a plurality of discretely arranged projections on the inner portion thereof which engage with the cleats and assist in retaining the outsole on the sport shoe.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald E Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:41
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/18; A43B5/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A protective sole for a shoe having spikes secured to the sole thereof, said protective sole comprising a smooth outer surface engaging area, side flanges extending upwardly from said protective sole and extending from adjacent the toe area to the heel portion of the protective sole, a toe cap and heel engaging areas formed integral with said surface engaging area and said flanges and a plurality of individual pliable projections formed on the upper surface of said protective sole, said projections being spaced longitudinally and laterally from each other, said projections being randomly positioned and spaced apart to thereby permit entry therebetween the spikes secured to the undersurface of a sole of a shoe and to permit said spikes to engage with the upper surface of said sole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A protective sole for a shoe having spikes secured to the sole thereof, said protective sole comprising a smooth outer surface engaging area, side flanges extending upwardly from said protective sole and extending from adjacent the toe area to the heel portion of the protective sole, a toe cap and heel engaging areas formed integral with said surface engaging area and said flanges and a plurality of individual pliable projections formed on the upper surface of said protective sole, said projections being spaced longitudinally and laterally from each other, said projections being randomly positioned and spaced apart to thereby permit entry therebetween the spikes secured to the undersurface of a sole of a shoe and to permit said spikes to engage with the upper surface of said sole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure recited in claim 1 wherein said projections are provided at the heel section and thread section of the protective sole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure recited in claim 1 wherein the entire protective sole is molded of resilient material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure recited in claim 1 wherein said toe cap and heel engaging area are formed of a stretchable material to snugly engage with the toe and heel portion of a shoe to retain the protective sole thereon.
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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |