US4258483A
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Protective device for spiked athletic shoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-26
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A protective device for spiked athletic shoes to prevent damage from and by the spikes. The protective device comprises a sole portion containing a plurality of spike-accepting apertures, and resilient clips for holding the device to the athletic shoe. One of the resilient clips is designed to grip the toe welt, while a pair of spaced clips grip the heel of the shoe. In another embodiment, the heel gripping clips are staggered on opposite protective devices so that the devices may be placed together in face-to-face relationship for compact storage. In another embodiment, the clips are pivotally attached to the protective device, and can be pivoted flush with the device when not in use for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Amos F. Hogue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:29
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/18; A43B5/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A protective device for golf shoes and the like of the type having a plurality of downwardly projecting spikes and an outwardly extending lip-like welt edge, said device comprising a flexible one piece plate-like sole, the upper surface of said sole being configured to abut at least a part of the lower surface of said shoe, the lower surface of said sole being configured to provide reliable footing, a plurality of spike-accepting apertures in said sole, said apertures being arranged and dimensioned to accept said spikes, and means for attaching said sole to said shoe, said attaching means comprising a resilient clip extending upwardly adjacent the toe-abutting end of said sole, said clip including means for gripping said welt comprising an upstanding resilient web terminating at its upper end in a rearwardly directed flange, said web being urged rearwardly against said welt, the lower surface of said flange engaging the upper surface of said welt, said attaching means including gripping means attached to said sole for gripping the heel of the shoe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A protective device for golf shoes and the like of the type having a plurality of downwardly projecting spikes and an outwardly extending lip-like welt edge, said device comprising a flexible one piece plate-like sole, the upper surface of said sole being configured to abut at least a part of the lower surface of said shoe, the lower surface of said sole being configured to provide reliable footing, a plurality of spike-accepting apertures in said sole, said apertures being arranged and dimensioned to accept said spikes, and means for attaching said sole to said shoe, said attaching means comprising a resilient clip extending upwardly adjacent the toe-abutting end of said sole, said clip including means for gripping said welt comprising an upstanding resilient web terminating at its upper end in a rearwardly directed flange, said web being urged rearwardly against said welt, the lower surface of said flange engaging the upper surface of said welt, said attaching means including gripping means attached to said sole for gripping the heel of the shoe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The protective device according to claim 1 wherein said apertures are surrounded by a recess-like counterbore.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The protective device according to claim 1 wherein said clip comprises an upstanding resilient web terminating at its upper end in a rearwardly directed flange, said web being urged rearwardly against said welt, the lower surface of said flange engaging the upper surface of said welt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The protective device according to claim 1 wherein the rear edge of said flange terminates in an upwardly and forwardly extending member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The protective device according to claim 1 wherein said gripping means comprises spaced upstanding resilient clips arranged to abut oppositely disposed surfaces of the shoe heel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The protective device according to claim 5 wherein at least one of said clips includes means for gripping said welt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The protective device according to claim 5 wherein said clips are arranged to abut the side edges of said heel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The protective device according to claim 5 wherein said clips are arranged to abut the front and rear edges of said heel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The protective device according to claim 5 wherein said device includes a strip-like connecting member connected between the lower ends of said clips, said connecting member being attached to said sole.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The protective device according to claim 9 wherein said sole comprises an upper layer and a lower layer, said connecting member being sandwiched between said layers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
63 words
The protective device according to claim 5 including one of said devices for a left footed shoe and one of said devices for a right footed shoe, said gripping means being offset on each of said devices so that said devices may be placed together in face-to-face relationship without interference between said gripping means, said gripping means acting to hold said devices together.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The protective device according to claim 5 wherein said resilient clips are pivotally attached to said sole.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The protective device according to claim 1 wherein said apertures extend completely through said sole to prevent accumulation of dirt and debris therein.
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