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US4035934A
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Assembly spike for athletic shoe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-26
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-08-26
Abstract
Abstract An athletic shoe assembly for convenient removal and replacement of a spike therefor. The assembly includes an inner plate between the inner and outer soles of the shoe or between the inner sole and the heel of a shoe. Attached to the inner plate is a spike receiving member defining opposed slits in the sides thereof, into which protrudes opposed retaining springs anchored within the outer sole or heel of an athletic shoe. The spike assembly includes an outer plate, a spike member defining opposed removal channels and sealing means for preventing the clogging of the spike removal channels during use. A spike removal tool is also provided for disengaging the spike member after it has been used by insertion to the spike receiving member.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew N. Hrivnak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:03
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43D; A43D100/00; A43D100/14; A43C; A43C15/00; A43C15/16; A43C15/161; A43C15/168
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An athletic shoe spike construction comprising a spike receiving assembly and a spike assembly, said spike receiving assembly including a spike receiving member defining opposed side slits and a pair of opposed springs each defining a top-shoulder normally protruding into said spike receiving member through said slits and said spike assembly including a spike member defining side spike removal channels and a top flange, said spike member being insertable and removable to said spike receiving member with insertion by passing into said spike receiving member, said top flange moving said springs apart and said top flange resting on said top shoulders to retain said spike member in fully inserted position with respect to said spike receiving member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An athletic shoe spike construction comprising a spike receiving assembly and a spike assembly, said spike receiving assembly including a spike receiving member defining opposed side slits and a pair of opposed springs each defining a top-shoulder normally protruding into said spike receiving member through said slits and said spike assembly including a spike member defining side spike removal channels and a top flange, said spike member being insertable and removable to said spike receiving member with insertion by passing into said spike receiving member, said top flange moving said springs apart and said top flange resting on said top shoulders to retain said spike member in fully inserted position with respect to said spike receiving member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
An athletic shoe spike construction comprising a spike receiving assembly and a spike assembly, said spike receiving assembly including a spike receiving member defining opposed side slits and a pair of opposed springs each defining a top-shoulder normally protruding into said spike receiving member through said slits and said spike assembly including a spike member defining side spike removal channels and a top flange, said spike member being insertable and removable to said spike receiving member with insertion by passing into said spike receiving member, said top flange moving said springs apart and said top flange resting on said top shoulders to retain said spike member in fully inserted position with respect to said spike receiving member, with said spike member further defining a protrusion in its side wall for locking said spike member against rotating motion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
An athletic shoe spike construction comprising a spike receiving assembly and a spike assembly, said spike receiving assembly including a spike receiving member defining opposed side slits and a pair of opposed springs each defining a top-shoulder normally protruding into said spike receiving member through said slits and said spike assembly including a spike member defining side spike removal channels and a top flange, said spike member being insertable and removable to said spike receiving member with insertion by passing into said spike receiving member, said top flange moving said springs apart and said top flange resting on said top shoulders to retain said spike member in fully inserted position with respect to said spike receiving member, with said spike member further defining a protrusion in its side wall for locking said spike member against rotating motion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
An athletic shoe spike construction comprising a spike receiving assembly and a spike assembly, said spike receiving assembly including a spike receiving member defining opposed side slits and a pair of opposed springs each defining a top-shoulder normally protruding into said spike receiving member through said slits and said spike assembly including a spike member defining side spike removal channels and a top flange, said spike member being insertable and removable to said spike receiving member with insertion by passing into said spike receiving member, said top flange moving said springs apart and said top flange resting on said top shoulders to retain said spike member in fully inserted position with respect to said spike receiving member, wherein spring anchors are provided at the exterior base of said spike receiving member to provide a restraint for said springs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
An athletic shoe spike construction comprising a spike receiving assembly and a spike assembly, said spike receiving assembly including a spike receiving member defining opposed side slits and a pair of opposed springs each defining a top-shoulder normally protruding into said spike receiving member through said slits and said spike assembly including a spike member defining side spike removal channels and a top flange, said spike member being insertable and removable to said spike receiving member with insertion by passing into said spike receiving member, said top flange moving said springs apart and said top flange resting on said top shoulders to retain said spike member in fully inserted position with respect to said spike receiving member, wherein spring anchors are provided at the exterior base of said spike receiving member to provide a restraint for said springs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
209 words
An athletic shoe spike construction comprising a spike receiving assembly and a spike assembly, said spike receiving assembly including a spike receiving member defining opposed side slits and a pair of opposed springs each defining a top-shoulder normally protruding into said spike receiving member through said slits and said spike assembly including a spike member defining side spike removal channels and a top flange, said spike member being insertable and removable to said spike receiving member with insertion by passing into said spike receiving member, said top flange moving said springs apart and said top flange resting on said top shoulders to retain said spike member in fully inserted position with respect to said spike receiving member, wherein said spike assembly further includes an outer plate for reinforcing said construction and for preventing clogging of said spike receiving member and wherein an O-ring is provided between said spike member and said outer plate for sealing the construction during use, a temporary plastic seal being provided between said outer plate and said spike member to seal said channels during use of the construction and a removal tool being provided to pierce said plastic seal, move along said channels and more said springs apart to facilitate removal of said spike member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
209 words
An athletic shoe spike construction comprising a spike receiving assembly and a spike assembly, said spike receiving assembly including a spike receiving member defining opposed side slits and a pair of opposed springs each defining a top-shoulder normally protruding into said spike receiving member through said slits and said spike assembly including a spike member defining side spike removal channels and a top flange, said spike member being insertable and removable to said spike receiving member with insertion by passing into said spike receiving member, said top flange moving said springs apart and said top flange resting on said top shoulders to retain said spike member in fully inserted position with respect to said spike receiving member, wherein said spike assembly further includes an outer plate for reinforcing said construction and for preventing clogging of said spike receiving member and wherein an O-ring is provided between said spike member and said outer plate for sealing the construction during use, a temporary plastic seal being provided between said outer plate and said spike member to seal said channels during use of the construction and a removal tool being provided to pierce said plastic seal, move along said channels and more said springs apart to facilitate removal of said spike member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein said spike member defines indentations and said removal tool defines grasping protrusions for registration therebetween when said tool is fully inserted to said spike receiving member for removal of said spike member.
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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |