US4524531A
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Golf shoes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-12-02
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Granted: 1985-06-25
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Expires: 2002-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A pair of golf shoes, the bottom of the sole of each shoe having relatively wide flat beveled surfaces inclined inwardly and downwardly from the inner edge of the sole. These beveled surfaces allow the shoe to roll inwardly about the central longitudinal axis of the shoe when the weight of the person wearing the shoe shifts to the inner side of the foot, as during the address and backstroke stages of the golf swing. The engagement of the beveled surfaces with the ground during the swing provides the golfer with added stability.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R. VanDeripe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B5/00; A43B5/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A pair of golf shoes, each shoe comprising a sole and an upper, the sole having a heel section for the bottom of the heel of the foot, an arch section forward of the heel section for the bottom of the arch of the foot, and a front section forward of the arch section for the portion of the foot forward of the arch and for the toes, spikes in the bottom of the heel and front sections, the bottom of the heel and front sections having relatively wide flat beveled surfaces along their inner sides inclined inwardly and downwardly from the inner edge of the sole whereby when the weight of a person wearing the shoe shifts to the inner side of the foot, as during the address and backstroke stages of the golf swing, the shoe is adapted to roll inwardly about the central longitudinal axis of the shoe to a position in which said beveled surfaces are in engagement with the ground for stably supporting the golfer during said swing, the sole, as viewed from the bottom of the shoe, being beveled along a line extending generally longitudinally of the sole, said line being generally tangent to the inner edge of the arch section at about its narrowest point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A pair of golf shoes, each shoe comprising a sole and an upper, the sole having a heel section for the bottom of the heel of the foot, an arch section forward of the heel section for the bottom of the arch of the foot, and a front section forward of the arch section for the portion of the foot forward of the arch and for the toes, spikes in the bottom of the heel and front sections, the bottom of the heel and front sections having relatively wide flat beveled surfaces along their inner sides inclined inwardly and downwardly from the inner edge of the sole whereby when the weight of a person wearing the shoe shifts to the inner side of the foot, as during the address and backstroke stages of the golf swing, the shoe is adapted to roll inwardly about the central longitudinal axis of the shoe to a position in which said beveled surfaces are in engagement with the ground for stably supporting the golfer during said swing, the sole, as viewed from the bottom of the shoe, being beveled along a line extending generally longitudinally of the sole, said line being generally tangent to the inner edge of the arch section at about its narrowest point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A pair of golf shoes as set forth in claim 1 wherein a row of spikes extends longitudinally with respect to the sole on the front section thereof closely adjacent and outward of said bevel line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A pair of golf shoes as set forth in claim 2 wherein a row of spikes extends longitudinally with respect to the sole on the heel section thereof closely adjacent and outward of said bevel line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A pair of golf shoes as set forth in claim 3 wherein a plurality of spikes are secured to the beveled surface of the front section of the shoe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A pair of golf shoes as set forth in claim 4 wherein said spikes secured to the beveled surface of the front section of the sole are perpendicular to the beveled surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A pair of golf shoes as set forth in claim 5 wherein said spikes secured to the beveled surface of the front section of the sole are of smaller size than the other spikes in the front section of the sole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A pair of golf shoes as set forth in claim 6 wherein a spike is secured to the beveled surface of the heel section of the sole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A pair of golf shoes as set forth in claim 7 wherein the spike secured to the beveled surface of the heel section of the sole is perpendicular to the beveled surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A pair of golf shoes as set forth in claim 8 wherein the spike secured to the beveled surface of the heel section of the sole is of smaller dimension than the other spikes in the heel section of the sole.
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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) | 1988-06-24 | 1988-12-24 | 1989-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-06-24 | 1992-12-24 | 1993-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-06-24 | 1996-12-24 | 1997-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |