Footwear with retractable studs

a technology of studs and footwear, which is applied in the field of footwear, can solve the problems of the top portion of the studs not fully fitting into the holes, and achieve the effects of facilitating rearward movement of the plate, facilitating traction, and small diameter
US20060021254A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-02JONES PETER C
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
JONES PETER C
Publication Date
2006-02-02
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Footwear having retractable studs that provide enhanced traction on slippery surfaces when engaged. A pull cord attached to a plate within the sole of the shoe allows the studs to engage. The working parts of the shoe can be easily taken apart for cleaning or de-icing. An alternative embodiment of the shoe has a mechanism similar to that of a conventional ball point pen which is used to effectively engage or retract the studs.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] This invention relates in general to footwear for use on slippery surfaces such as ice and snow, and more particularly to footwear having retractable studs that provide enhanced traction on slippery surfaces when engaged.

[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0004] In climates that experience ice and snow, especially during the winter season, many accidents occur when an unsuspecting person falls on an icy sidewalk or street resulting in injury due to an unrecognized danger. For example, in many cities a sidewalk may be bare and wet in places, but still have icy patches in the same block which are hazardous to pedestrians. Falls on icy sidewalks or streets can result in serious injury and even death. These injuries tend to occur with more frequency to middle-aged and older people. To address this situation, there are many well-known prior art devices, ranging from overshoes with enhanced traction to special inclem...

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