US4184272A
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Athletic shoe for track competition and interval training
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-26
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Granted: 1980-01-22
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Expires: 1998-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A shoe for sprinters, middle distance and distance runners incorporating sharp spikes or like traction devices under the toe portion and raised cushion cleats under the heel portion for maintaining the heel in an elevated position for a good running posture and to provide cushioning as well as traction during heel contact. Also, the elevated heel portion reduces excess strain on the Achilles' tendon of the middle distance and long distance runners.
Inventors
- 👤 Donnie E. Riggs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:25
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An athletic shoe comprising, in combination: an upper shell comprising a heel portion, midportion and toe portion for fitting around the foot of the wearer; a sole fastened to said upper portion and having a bottom surface positioned to contact the ground; a plurality of rigid spikes fixed to the sole bottom surface adjacent said toe portion and extending substantially vertically therefrom; and a plurality of resilient cleats fixed to the sole bottom surface adjacent said heel portion and extending substantially vertically therefrom to support the sole bottom surface off of the ground when the wearer places his heel on the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An athletic shoe comprising, in combination: an upper shell comprising a heel portion, midportion and toe portion for fitting around the foot of the wearer; a sole fastened to said upper portion and having a bottom surface positioned to contact the ground; a plurality of rigid spikes fixed to the sole bottom surface adjacent said toe portion and extending substantially vertically therefrom; and a plurality of resilient cleats fixed to the sole bottom surface adjacent said heel portion and extending substantially vertically therefrom to support the sole bottom surface off of the ground when the wearer places his heel on the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An athletic shoe as defined in claim 1 wherein said rigid spikes are metallic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An athletic shoe as defined in claim 2 wherein said cleats are frusto-conical in shape with the larger diameter portion being fixed to the sole bottom surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An athletic shoe as defined in claim 3 wherein said cleats are positioned to extend partway upward along the heel portion of the shoe upper shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An athletic shoe as defined in claim 4 wherein said sole bottom surface adjacent the toe and midportions includes small resilient projections having a length substantially less than the length of said spikes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
In combination with an athletic shoe having a heel portion and, having an upper shell and a sole fixed thereto with a plurality of rigid spikes fixed to the sole under a toe portion of the shoe; and a plurality of resilient cleats fixed to the sole beneath the shoe heel portion and extending substantially perpendicular to the sole and parallel to the spikes to support the heel portion of the shoe.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
In combination with an athletic shoe having a heel portion and, having an upper shell and a sole fixed thereto with a plurality of rigid spikes fixed to the sole under a toe portion of the shoe; and a plurality of resilient cleats fixed to the sole beneath the shoe heel portion and extending substantially perpendicular to the sole and parallel to the spikes to support the heel portion of the shoe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
In combination with an athletic shoe as defined in claim 6, said cleats being formed integrally to project from one surface of a sheet member; and means fixing said sheet member to said shoe sole so the cleats extend outward from the sole.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
In combination with an athletic shoe as defined in claim 7 wherein said cleats are frusto-conical in shape.
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) | 1983-01-21 | 1983-07-23 | 1984-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-21 | 1987-07-23 | 1988-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-21 | 1991-07-23 | 1992-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |