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

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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[0031] Referring to the figures, and especially FIGS. 1 through 4 initially, the present invention can be described. FIG. 1 shows an article of footwear 10 and for ease of description will be referred to as shoe 10. It is understood that the upper portion of the footwear can be in any well known configuration such as a conventional shoe, boot, athletic shoe, or any equivalent. The shoe 10 has an upper portion 12 with a lower portion or sole 14. Sole 14 runs the length of the shoe 10 on its bottom and has a narrow cavity 16 therein. Cavity 16 has a slide plate 18 fitted therein and the slide plate 18 is substantially U-shaped as best shown in FIGS. 2 and 4. Sole 14 also has a plurality of treads 20 fitted therein, preferably threadably connected to the sole as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. Treads 20 fit with sole 14 such that they are neither extended nor retracted relative to the sole 14 when the shoe 10 is in use, but actually form part of the walking surface of the shoe 10. Contained wi...

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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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Application Information

Patent Timeline
02 Feb 2006
Publication
US20060021254A1
IPC
A43C15/00
CPC
A43C15/14
Inventors
JONES, PETER C.