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Athletic shoe cleat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-26
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A removable athletic shoe cleat wherein a generally frustoconical body portion, between a base and tip, provides a combination of angular gripping corners at and adjacent the tip and a plurality of upstanding gripping members adjacent the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R Gustin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:21
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C15/00; A43C15/16; A43C15/162; A43C15/164; A43C15/167
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A cleat for a football shoe or the like comprising: a. a base; b. a tip; c. a frustoconical body portion converging downwardly from said base to said tip, said body portion and said tip intersecting to form an edge; d. a plurality of longitudinal grooves in said body portion, said grooves extending into said tip; e. the intersection of the sides of said grooves with said body portion and said edge forming angular gripping corners on said body portion and said tip; and f. a plurality of upstanding longitudinal gripping members on said body adjacent said base portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A cleat for a football shoe or the like comprising: a. a base; b. a tip; c. a frustoconical body portion converging downwardly from said base to said tip, said body portion and said tip intersecting to form an edge; d. a plurality of longitudinal grooves in said body portion, said grooves extending into said tip; e. the intersection of the sides of said grooves with said body portion and said edge forming angular gripping corners on said body portion and said tip; and f. a plurality of upstanding longitudinal gripping members on said body adjacent said base portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 in which said grooves are spaced on said body portion in equal intervals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 2 in which said gripping members are spaced on said body portion in equal intervals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 3 in which each of said grooves is aligned with a corresponding gripping member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 1 in which said edge, when viewed horizontally, forms a generally circular shape having arcuate segments spaced apart by said grooves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 5 in which said grooves, when viewed horizontally, extend radially of said circular tip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A cleat for a football shoe or the like comprising: a. a base; b. a tip; c. a body portion intermediate said tip and said base, said body portion and said tip intersecting to form an edge; d. a plurality of longitudinal grooves in said body portion, said grooves extending into said tip, each of said grooves beginning on the surface of said body portion and deepening as it extends into said tip; and e. the intersection of the sides of said grooves with said boDy portion and said edge forming angular gripping corners on said body portion and said tip.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
101 words
A cleat for a football shoe or the like comprising: a. a base; b. a tip; c. a body portion intermediate said tip and said base, said body portion and said tip intersecting to form an edge; d. a plurality of longitudinal grooves in said body portion, said grooves extending into said tip, each of said grooves beginning on the surface of said body portion and deepening as it extends into said tip; and e. the intersection of the sides of said grooves with said boDy portion and said edge forming angular gripping corners on said body portion and said tip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
146 words
A cleat for a football shoe or the like comprising: a. a base; b. a tip; c. a body portion intermediate said tip and said base, said body portion and said tip intersecting to form an edge, said body portion for attachment to said shoe including; i. an internal recess in said base; ii. an internally threaded metal insert within said body portion adjacent said recess having a bore axially aligned with said body portion; and iii. an aperture adjacent the inward side of said metal insert axially aligned with said bore, said aperture having a smaller horizontal dimension than said bore; d. a plurality of longitudinal grooves in said body portion, said grooves extending into said tip; and e. the intersection of the sides of said grooves with said body portion and said edge forming angular gripping corners on said body portion and said tip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
146 words
A cleat for a football shoe or the like comprising: a. a base; b. a tip; c. a body portion intermediate said tip and said base, said body portion and said tip intersecting to form an edge, said body portion for attachment to said shoe including; i. an internal recess in said base; ii. an internally threaded metal insert within said body portion adjacent said recess having a bore axially aligned with said body portion; and iii. an aperture adjacent the inward side of said metal insert axially aligned with said bore, said aperture having a smaller horizontal dimension than said bore; d. a plurality of longitudinal grooves in said body portion, said grooves extending into said tip; and e. the intersection of the sides of said grooves with said body portion and said edge forming angular gripping corners on said body portion and said tip.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |