US4063372A
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Golf spike
Assignee: MacNeil Engineering Co Inc
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Filing: 1975-10-07
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1995-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A golf spike which locks securely to the sole of a golf shoe when attached thereto has a convex face plate with a spike member extending centrally therethrough and is secured to the plate by first and second spaced apart flanges formed on the spike member. One of the flanges has a ribbed face in contact with the plate to help lock the plate thereto when the flanges are pressed against it. Notches formed at the edge of the plate accomodate part of the sole material therein when the plate is secured against the sole of a golf shoe, and thus firmly lock the spike to the shoe. The trailing edge of the notches is upturned to facilitate attachment of the spike and minimize scoring.
Inventors
- 👤 Arden B. MacNeill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:45
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/001; A43C; A43C15/00; A43C15/16; A43C15/161
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A locking golf spike, comprising: A. a plate defined by first and second opposed faces and 1. having, at the outer periphery thereof, a plurality of notches from which the plate material is entirely removed to thereby accomodate inflow of shoe sole material for locking the plate to said sole when the plate and sole are tightly pressed together, 2. defining a central aperture for receiving a spike member therethrough, and B. an elongated spike member 1. having a threaded portion thereof extending inwardly of said plate through said aperture for securing to a shoe with the periphery of said plate pressing into the sole of said shoe, 2. having a flange formed thereon intermediate the ends thereof and a plurality of ribs on a face thereof directed toward said plate when assembled therewith, C. said plate has a centrally-formed well surrounding said aperature on a first face thereof for receiving said flange therein with said ribs contacting the surface of said well to secure said spike member thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A locking golf spike, comprising: A. a plate defined by first and second opposed faces and 1. having, at the outer periphery thereof, a plurality of notches from which the plate material is entirely removed to thereby accomodate inflow of shoe sole material for locking the plate to said sole when the plate and sole are tightly pressed together, 2. defining a central aperture for receiving a spike member therethrough, and B. an elongated spike member 1. having a threaded portion thereof extending inwardly of said plate through said aperture for securing to a shoe with the periphery of said plate pressing into the sole of said shoe, 2. having a flange formed thereon intermediate the ends thereof and a plurality of ribs on a face thereof directed toward said plate when assembled therewith, C. said plate has a centrally-formed well surrounding said aperature on a first face thereof for receiving said flange therein with said ribs contacting the surface of said well to secure said spike member thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A golf spike according to claim 1 including a second flange formed on said spike member and in contact with said second face of said plate securing said plate in cooperation with said first flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
A locking golf spike, comprising: A. a plate defined by first and second opposed faces and having a central aperture for receiving a spike member therethrough and a well surrounding said aperture on a first face thereof; B. an elongated spike member extending through said aperture and secured at an intermediate portion thereof to said plate, said spike member having 1. a threaded portion thereof extending inwardly of said plate for securing to a shoe with the periphery of said plate pressing into the sole of said shoe, and 2. a flange formed thereon intermediate the ends thereof and having a plurality of ribs on a face thereof imbedded within the face of said well when assembled with said plate to thereby secure said spike member thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
A locking golf spike, comprising: A. a plate defined by first and second opposed faces and having a central aperture for receiving a spike member therethrough and a well surrounding said aperture on a first face thereof; B. an elongated spike member extending through said aperture and secured at an intermediate portion thereof to said plate, said spike member having 1. a threaded portion thereof extending inwardly of said plate for securing to a shoe with the periphery of said plate pressing into the sole of said shoe, and 2. a flange formed thereon intermediate the ends thereof and having a plurality of ribs on a face thereof imbedded within the face of said well when assembled with said plate to thereby secure said spike member thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A golf spike according to claim 3 including a second flange formed on said spike member and in contact with said second face of said plate and securing said plate to said spike in cooperation with said first flange.
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) | 1980-12-19 | 1981-06-20 | 1981-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-19 | 1985-06-20 | 1985-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-19 | 1989-06-20 | 1989-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |