US4330950A
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Golf shoes having replacement cleats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-20
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Granted: 1982-05-25
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Expires: 2000-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A golf shoe, having cleats on its underside, which are replaceable after becoming worn down; each cleat including a threaded receptacle, stationarily installed in the shoe sole, and a removable prong unit, that includes a threaded shank engagable in the receptacle, an oppositely extending, tapered prong, and a circular flange having holes therethrough, for receiving nails that hold the prong unit to the shoe sole, so as to prevent the unit from turning.
Inventors
- 👤 Neil P. Reddien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:20
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43C; A43C15/00; A43C15/16; A43C15/162; A43C15/164; A43C15/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A cleated golf shoe, comprising, in combination, a shoe having an upper, a sole and a heel, and a plurality of cleat units on an underside of said sole and heel, each cleat unit including a one piece shank and flange permanently affixed in said underside, a central opening in said shank, a prong unit, a stem on said prong unit, and means for mounting said stem in said central opening for rotation about said stem.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A cleated golf shoe, comprising, in combination, a shoe having an upper, a sole and a heel, and a plurality of cleat units on an underside of said sole and heel, each cleat unit including a one piece shank and flange permanently affixed in said underside, a central opening in said shank, a prong unit, a stem on said prong unit, and means for mounting said stem in said central opening for rotation about said stem.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cleat units are made of electrically non-conductive material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said prong unit includes a plurality of prongs.
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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) | 1985-05-24 | 1985-11-23 | 1986-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-24 | 1989-11-23 | 1990-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-24 | 1993-11-23 | 1994-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |