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Golf-shoe sole
Assignee: Bata Schuh AG
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Filing: 1977-12-20
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Granted: 1979-12-18
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Expires: 1997-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A golf-shoe sole made of polyurethane-base foamed material is provided with spikes; but in a spike-free zone located in the region to be occupied by the ball of a wearer's foot there are at least two volcano-shaped elevations the inner and outer surfaces of each such elevation intersecting at a circular rim situated approximately 3 mm below the base and having a diameter from 10 to 12 mm.
Inventors
- 👤 Hubert J. M. Mayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:09
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C15/00; A43C15/16; A43C15/162; A43C15/164; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In a golf-shoe sole of the type made of polyurethane-base foamed material and having spikes, the improvement comprising: a spike-free transverse zone situated at a location intended to be occupied by the ball of a wearer's foot, and two or more volcano-shaped elevations disposed in said zone, each of said elevations having a base, a conical outer surface, and a cup-shaped central depression, the apex angle of said conical outer surface being approximately 90°, and said outer surface intersecting with the surface of said depression to form a circular rim from 10 to 12 mm in diameter situated approximately 3 mm below said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a golf-shoe sole of the type made of polyurethane-base foamed material and having spikes, the improvement comprising: a spike-free transverse zone situated at a location intended to be occupied by the ball of a wearer's foot, and two or more volcano-shaped elevations disposed in said zone, each of said elevations having a base, a conical outer surface, and a cup-shaped central depression, the apex angle of said conical outer surface being approximately 90°, and said outer surface intersecting with the surface of said depression to form a circular rim from 10 to 12 mm in diameter situated approximately 3 mm below said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A golf-shoe sole in accordance with claim 1, wherein said elevations are made in one piece with said sole and are of the same said material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A golf-shoe sole in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a rubber patch adhesively affixed to said sole, wherein said elevations are made of rubber and are joined to one another by said patch.
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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) | 1982-12-17 | 1983-06-18 | 1983-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-17 | 1987-06-18 | 1987-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-17 | 1991-06-18 | 1991-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |