Patents Assigned to Softspikes, Inc.
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Patent number: 7086182Abstract: The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 13 is formed on the upper surface of generally concavo-convex flange 12 and protrudes axially therefrom. A plurality of traction ribs 15 are formed on the bottom traction surface of concavo-convex flange 12. While the ribs 15 may be present in a variety of configurations, they are preferably triangular ridges arranged in a radial fashion emanating from the center of concavo-convex flange 12.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventors: Ernie L. Deacon, Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: 6354021Abstract: The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 13 is formed on the upper surface of generally concavo-convex flange 12 and protrudes axially therefrom. A plurality of traction ribs 15 are formed on the bottom traction surface of concavo-convex flange 12. While the ribs 15 may be present in a variety of configurations, they are preferably triangular ridges arranged in a radial fashion emanating from the center of concavo-convex flange 12.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1993Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventors: Ernie L. Deacon, Faris W. Mc Mullin
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Patent number: 6327797Abstract: The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 13 is formed on the upper surface of generally concavo-convex flange 12 and protrudes axially therefrom. A plurality of traction ribs 15 are formed on the bottom traction surface of concavo-convex flange 12. While the ribs 15 may be present in a variety of configurations, they are preferably triangular ridges arranged in a radial fashion emanating from the center of concavo-convex flange 12.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1997Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventors: Ernie L. Deacon, Faris W. Mc Mullin
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Patent number: 6167641Abstract: A cleat provides traction in golf shoes (and shoes for other turf sports) without adversely affecting turf, while providing a desired level of traction under as many different conditions as possible, is resistant to being worn down on hard surfaces. The cleat has a hub with an attachment stud for attaching to a receptacle in a shoe sole, and at least one traction element extending substantially laterally from the flange to engage grass blades to provide traction without damaging turf. The traction element is deflectably attached to the hub, preferably by a resilient arm having a turf-engaging portion at the end thereof. The traction element is preferably cantilevered out of the plane of the hub, and in any event preferably deflects when a hard surface is encountered, to protect the turf-engaging portion from abrasion.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1999Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: 6094843Abstract: A footwear cleat of flexible plastic includes a central hub portion and a series of resilient protrusions cantilevered from and extending radially outward and downwardly beyond the central hub portion. The protrusions are capable of horizontally engaging turf under the footwear for providing secure footing.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: John J. Curley, Jr.
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Patent number: 6052923Abstract: A cleat for providing traction in golf shoes (and shoes for other turf sports) that does not adversely affect turf, but provides a desired level of traction under as many different conditions as possible, and is resistant to being worn down on hard surfaces. The cleat has a flange with an attachment stud for attaching to a receptacle in a shoe sole, a plurality of traction protrusions on the flange to engage grass blades to provide traction without damaging turf, and a bearing portion that bears the wearer's weight, particularly when the wearer walks on a hard surface. The protrusions are thereby less affected by the abrading effects of the hard surface, and last longer before they are worn to the point that they are no longer able to provide traction.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1998Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: 6023860Abstract: A cleat provides traction in golf shoes (and shoes for other turf sports) without adversely affecting turf, while providing a desired level of traction under as many different conditions as possible, is resistant to being worn down on hard surfaces. The cleat has a hub with an attachment stud for attaching to a receptacle in a shoe sole, and at least one traction element extending substantially laterally from the flange to engage grass blades to provide traction without damaging turf. The traction element is deflectably attached to the hub, preferably by a resilient arm having a turf-engaging portion at the end thereof. The traction element is preferably cantilevered out of the plane of the hub, and in any event preferably deflects when a hard surface is encountered, to protect the turf-engaging portion from abrasion.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1998Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: 6009640Abstract: The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 13 is formed on the upper surface of generally concavo-convex flange 12 and protrudes axially therefrom. A plurality of traction ribs 15 are formed on the bottom traction surface of concavo-convex flange 12. While the ribs 15 may be present in a variety of configurations, they are preferably triangular ridges arranged in a radial fashion emanating from the center of concavo-convex flange 12.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1997Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventors: Ernie L. Deacon, Faris W. Mc Mullin
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Patent number: 5761833Abstract: An athletic shoe traction system which uses a plurality of miniature spikes is provided. The miniature spikes are preferably removably mounted so that they can be replaced when worn out. The miniature spikes can be formed on removable cleats similar to conventional removable cleats, or they can be provided on pads that attach to the underside of an athletic shoe, preferably in a recess provided for that purpose. Hook-and-loop type fasteners or other releasable fasteners, such as a releasable adhesive, can be used to attach the pads.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1997Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D449921Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D450915Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D389299Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1997Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D401046Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D404192Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1998Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D407893Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1998Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D408122Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1998Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D409463Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D415340Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D434289Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin
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Patent number: D434290Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Softspikes, Inc.Inventor: Faris W. McMullin