101 |
Athletic shoe having notched cleats |
US826597 |
1997-04-03 |
US6018893A |
2000-02-01 |
Steve Workman |
An athletic shoe is including an outer sole having at least one notched cleat of resilient material molded integral or removable to the lower surface of the shoe sole. In one embodiment, a plurality of notched cleats are disposed throughout the shoe sole. In a second embodiment, a plurality of notched cleats extend outwardly from and are disposed along the perimeter of the sole. Both embodiments provide an improved measure of lateral stability. The notch defining surfaces of the cleat act as teeth to cut through and displace the ground to provide good traction under wet or dry conditions on soft or hard surfaces. A plurality of other cleats of different shapes and ground-engaging surface areas than the notched cleats may also be molded integral or removable to the outer sole. The athletic shoe is for use in sports such as football, soccer, baseball, or ultimate frisbee played on natural grass, dirt, or other soft or hard surfaces. |
102 |
Traction augmentation device |
US11643 |
1998-02-12 |
US5909945A |
1999-06-08 |
Thomas E. Noy |
An elasticized sock (22) is formed from a cowling of elastomer material which is so limp in the normally relaxed state thereof as to be essentially formless; and the sock is stretched about the outer periphery (18) of a movable boss, i.e., the welt of a shoe sole (2), the flange of a brake pedal, or the tire of a car wheel, and tightly engaged with the boss so as to interpose a portion of the sock between the boss and an interactive surface there opposite. Part of the elasticity with which the sock is stretchable about the boss, arises from the fact that the portion of the sock interposed between the boss and the interactive surface, comprises a network of elongated strands of elastomer material which lends elasticity to the portion. However, the portion also has an exoskeleton of elongated resiliently flexible coils of hard durable traction material loosely helically wound about strands of the network to carapace the network against abrasive action of the footprint of engagement between the boss and the interactive surface, and form a gallery of elongated protective cavities for the strands, i.e., the bores of the coils, within which the network can flex resiliently during the step of stretching the sock about the boss, and during any subsequent movement of the sock in relation to the boss and the interactive surface at the footprint of engagement therebetween. |
103 |
Non-slip sandal with wholly replaceable parts |
US754191 |
1996-11-12 |
US5836090A |
1998-11-17 |
Douglas N. Smith |
A non-slip sandal for attaching over a shoe or boot to provide traction on slippery surfaces is described. The sandal has a soleplate, upstanding sidewalls circumscribing the periphery of the soleplate, and straps attached to the sidewalls for securing the sandal over the shoe or boot. The sandal may be equipped with replaceable studs protruding from the bottom surface of the sandal for resisting slippage on the surface underneath the sandal. The replaceable studs have threaded shafts that are received by threaded nuts, which are molded into the bottom surface of the soleplate. Alternatively, the sandal may be equipped with a replaceable layer of a synthetic foam material on the bottom of the soleplate. |
104 |
Non-slip sandal for use on other footwear and having strapping means for
enabling tightness adjustment and rapid disconnection |
US814767 |
1997-03-07 |
US5794360A |
1998-08-18 |
Michael Bell; Jonathan Marc Bell |
A strapping assembly for ice-gripping sandal or other device which is arranged readily adjust the tightness of its connection, while enabling its rapid and easy disconnection and reconnection. The strapping assembly includes a first end strap, a bridging strap member, and a second end strap. The first end strap is secured to one side of the sole of the sandal and has a free end portion to which a ring is secured. The second end strap is fixedly secured to the other side of the sole of the sandal and has a free end portion on which a VELCRO.RTM. strip is mounted. The bridging strap includes a VELCRO.RTM. strip on one end for releasable securement to the VELCRO.RTM. strip on the second end strap to secure the bridging strap thereto. The other end of the bridging strap then becomes it free end and is arranged to be extended through the ring and secured in place by other VELCRO.RTM. strips. The connection between the first end strap and bridging strap can be readily disconnected and can be readily reconnected. |
105 |
Removable shoe covering |
US621849 |
1996-03-25 |
US5694704A |
1997-12-09 |
Jerome J. Kasbrick |
A removable shoe covering is disclosed which is formed from a flexible sheet having a central section and two outwardly extending side portions. The central portion has a cross-sectional area at least large enough to cover the bottom of the shoe while the side portions of the sheet extend upwardly along opposite sides of the shoe and overlap each other at the top of the shoe. A pressure sensitive adhesive is applied to one side of the sheet for removably adhering the sheet to the shoe. |
106 |
Non-skid attachment for roofer's shoe |
US901195 |
1992-06-19 |
US5259125A |
1993-11-09 |
Manuel C. Gromes |
A roofer's attachment for shoes to provide secure footing while working on a sloping roof and the like. The attachment preferably includes a rigid half sole having a slip-resistant material on the bottom surface, an instep strap attached to the sides of the half sole, a rigid toe member that biases the toe portion of the half sole against the roof and prevents curling and a heel strap to secure the attachment to the roofer's shoe. The material on the bottom surface of the half sole is preferably formed from medium weave indoor/outdoor carpet. The toe member is preferably made of a rigid material such as Teflon or a suitably curved piece of steel and the half sole is made of hard plastic or hardened leather with the carpet attached underneath. |
107 |
Golf cleat |
US3624934D |
1969-12-10 |
US3624934A |
1971-12-07 |
BERNIER LOUIS E; GIBLIN JAMES P |
A GOLF SHOE CLEAT COMPRISING A HEAD FROM WHICH STEMS A SHANK EMBODYING A FIRST PORTION AND A TAPERED PORTION, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT THERE IS A CONICAL SHOULDER AT THE JUNCTION OF THE FIRST AND TAPERED PORTIONS LOCATED AT A DISTANCE FROM THE HEAD SUCH THAT WHEN INCORPORATED IN A SHOE BOTTOM THE CONICAL PORTION WILL BE SITUATED SUBSTANTIALLY AT THE TREAT SURFACE. THE FIRST PORTION OF THE CLEAT MAY BE OF UNIFORM DIAMETER FROM THE HEAD TO THE TAPERED PORTION OR MAY BE OF TWO DIAMETERS WITH A SECOND CONCIAL SHOULDER AT THE JUNCTION OF THE PORTIONS OF TWO DIAMETERS.
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108 |
Football shoe construction |
US3525165D |
1968-08-12 |
US3525165A |
1970-08-25 |
RANDALL RICHMOND C JR |
|
109 |
Non-slip device |
US40324820 |
1920-08-13 |
US1389416A |
1921-08-30 |
GARZA ZERTUCHE JOSE |
|
110 |
Non-slip heel for footwear |
US30553719 |
1919-06-20 |
US1350190A |
1920-08-17 |
WATSON GEORGE W |
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111 |
SHOE FRICTION CONTROL APPARATUS SET |
US16005092 |
2018-06-11 |
US20180352906A1 |
2018-12-13 |
Martin Miller |
A shoe friction control apparatus set that enables a user to specifically individually select a specific slide capability for one or more of their shoes from a plurality of different specific slide capacities. In various embodiments, the present disclosure enables a bowler to make a specific individual selection for the shoe on the bowler's slide foot. In various embodiments, the present disclosure enables a bowler to make this specific individual selection for the shoe on the bowler's other, non-slide, plant or kicker foot. |
112 |
TOE PORTION FOR A SPRINT SHOE |
US15923759 |
2018-03-16 |
US20180263341A1 |
2018-09-20 |
Cailee M. Caldwell; Ingrid Hagen-Keith; Austin Orand |
A track and field shoe can include an upper, a sole structure, and a toe plate. The upper can include a medial side portion, a lateral side portion, and a toe box portion. The sole structure can be attached to the upper and can include a spike plate. The spike plate can have an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The toe plate can be attached to an anterior portion of the toe box portion of the upper and can include a hard and smooth outwardly facing surface. One or more portions of the toe plate can be exposed from an exterior surface of the upper. |
113 |
Article of Footwear for Soccer |
US15918739 |
2018-03-12 |
US20180199660A1 |
2018-07-19 |
John Droege; Paul Hooper; Tetsuya T. Minami; Morgan Stauffer |
An article of footwear has a sole including a toe portion and a heel portion, a toe bumper disposed on the toe portion, the toe bumper being configured to contact a ball, and a heel bumper disposed on the heel portion, the heel bumper being configured to contact the ball, wherein at least one of the toe bumper and the heel bumper has an asymmetric shape. |
114 |
Motorcycle Control Pads |
US15370067 |
2016-12-06 |
US20170101146A1 |
2017-04-13 |
James Lee Jones, JR. |
A control pad system for a motorcycle has a substantially U-shaped saddle-like unit having a horizontally-disposed upper portion adapted to engage a frame of a motorcycle beneath a seat of the motorcycle, with downward-extending first and second opposite side portions, disposed on each side of the motorcycle frame with the upper portion engaged to the motorcycle frame, and two control pads fashioned from resilient rubber-like material, each having a length, a height and a thickness, one each of the control pads mounted to each of the first and second opposite side portions, such that an outer surface of each control pad is presented outwardly from the motorcycle frame on each side portion. The control pads are positioned in a manner to enable the rider to grip the control pads between the knees, constraining the rider's position forward and rearward on the motorcycle. |
115 |
Golf shoe outsole |
US14930939 |
2015-11-03 |
US09603411B2 |
2017-03-28 |
Marco Aurelio Grott; Ernie Rustam; Gerald Kuhtz; June Cate |
A golf shoe outsole comprises a thin, flexible base layer having many discrete platforms projecting downwardly from the base layer for providing traction elements. The platforms are separated by channels and open regions to allow the discrete platforms to readily flex relative to one another about the thin base layer, providing enhanced flexibility to the outsole and improved traction performance during a dynamic act such as a golf swing. |
116 |
Support Features For Footwear Ground Engaging Members |
US15262426 |
2016-09-12 |
US20160374434A1 |
2016-12-29 |
Morgan Stauffer |
An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole structure may include a sole component including a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, the first ground engaging member having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. In addition, the sole structure may also include a tapered support structure having a substantially pyramidal shape and extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and partially surrounding the first ground engaging member such that a portion of the first ground engaging member is exposed between edges of the tapered support structure. Also, the tapered support structure may extend downward from the baseplate less than the first ground engaging member. |
117 |
Outsole tread pattern |
US14080123 |
2013-11-14 |
US09491985B2 |
2016-11-15 |
Randy N. Lubart |
A footwear sole includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface includes a plurality of tread members formed thereon. The tread members include a plurality of projections or lugs of various sizes and shapes which are grouped together into specific patterns. The material from which the projections are formed increases the shoe sole's ability to resist slipping on floor surfaces which are covered with oil, water, soap, snow, ice, etc. The shape and pattern of the projections or lugs enable them to channel fluids and penetrate hard slick surfaces to increase the footwear outsole's ability to resist slipping. |
118 |
Ice Flop Stopper |
US14324075 |
2014-07-03 |
US20160000186A1 |
2016-01-07 |
Frank L. Fackler |
A device which enables a user to walk on ice or slick surfaces. The device consisting of a shoe base made of a durable material and can be constructed in various sizes. The shoe base having a top portion and a sole portion. The top portion of the shoe base having upwardly extending back and front supports, front and back flaps being contiguous with the front and back supports and a tension cord system being connected to the front and back flaps. The sole portion of the shoe base having a plurality of cleats to enable the user to walk on ice, snow or slick surfaces. |
119 |
Article of Footwear with Integral Upper and Sole |
US14696024 |
2015-04-24 |
US20150223559A1 |
2015-08-13 |
Thomas G. Bell; Michael R. Friton |
An article of footwear with an integral upper and sole and a method of assembling the article of footwear are disclosed. The method includes folding the article of footwear from a flat configuration and attaching top and bottom lateral edges to form the article of footwear. A kit of parts containing an article of footwear with an integral upper and sole and a set of instructions is also disclosed. |
120 |
Article of Footwear with Integral Upper and Sole |
US14626183 |
2015-02-19 |
US20150157084A1 |
2015-06-11 |
Thomas G. Bell; Michael R. Friton |
An article of footwear with an integral upper and sole and a method of assembling the article of footwear are disclosed. The method includes folding the article of footwear from a flat configuration and attaching top and bottom lateral edges to form the article of footwear. A kit of parts containing an article of footwear with an integral upper and sole and a set of instructions is also disclosed. |