Removable cleat for athletic shoes

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a removable cleat for athletic shoes, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view, the rear, left and right sides being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second embodiment;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view, the rear, left and right sides being identical thereto;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D389997
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 18, 1997
Date of Patent: Feb 3, 1998
Assignee: Diversified Industrial Technology, Inc. (Marietta, GA)
Inventor: John M. Adam (Marietta, GA)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Attorney: Isaf, Vaughan & Kerr
Application Number: 0/66,602
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/2962
International Classification: 0204;