Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
036127000 | For golf | 40 |
20080196276 | Multi-Traction Effect Shoe Cleat - A cleat for a shoe has an annular array of different types of angularly spaced traction elements disposed about and depending from a hub periphery. The array includes plural types of flexible traction elements and plural types inflexible traction elements interleaved within the array. The dynamic elements are longer than the static elements and are of two different lengths. The static elements have two different configurations. The flexible elements are sufficiently close to adjacent inflexible elements to permit grass to be trapped therebetween when the flexible elements are flexed. | 08-21-2008 |
20080222924 | Replaceable shoe cleat - A replaceable shoe cleat is provided having a receptacle element and a detachable cleat element. The receptacle element is adapted to be located within a sole of a shoe. The receptacle element has at least one detent receiving portion. The detachable cleat element is capable of insertion into the receptacle element. The detachable cleat element has a frame with at least one resilient detent portion. The cleat element has a movable lock element coupled with and movable relative to the frame. The resilient detent portion is adapted to enter the at least one detent receiving portion when the cleat element is located in the receptacle element. The movable lock element is movable relative to the frame to lock the at least one resilient detent portion relative to the frame. | 09-18-2008 |
20080282579 | Chemically-treated Outsole Assembly for a Golf Shoe - An out-sole assembly for a golf shoe. The outsole assembly includes an internal base member composed of EVA, an inner frame member composed thermoplastic polyurethane subjected to an isocyanate solution, an external base member composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, a dual looping frame composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, and a plurality of spike members. | 11-20-2008 |
20090013561 | Golf shoe outsole - The present invention is further directed towards a golf shoe having an outsole comprising of forward and rear base sections that are connected and molded together with an arch support shank. The base sections are relatively soft and made from thermoplastic polyurethane having a maximum Shore A hardness of between 75 to 85. The shank is also made of thermoplastic polyurethane having a minimum hardness of at least 95 Shore A hardness. Each base section has a plurality of openings, wherein a corresponding plurality of relatively hard pods are molded, each pod of a size and configuration to fit within a corresponding opening and extend at least 6.3 mm from the bottom surfaces of the base sections. The shoe provides flexibility both across the metatarsal area and longitudinally at approximately the metatarsal area thereby providing the golfer with improved traction and balance, especially when the golfer executes a golf shot. | 01-15-2009 |
20090113765 | GOLF SHOE - The present invention concerns a shoe comprising an upper, a midsole, and an outsole, wherein a collapsible support element is positioned in a recess proximate to a wearer's first metatarsal bone, wherein said collapsible support element is stiffer in a longitudinal direction and is more collapsible in a transverse direction. More specifically, the collapsible support element comprises a collapsible gel pad encased in a thermoplastic urethane, or a single collapsible element having a wave configuration, or a series of collapsible wave elements. Each embodiment of the collapsible support element resists collapsing when a golfer walks but have a propensity to collapse during the golfer's swing, which allows more efficient transfer of energy during the swing. The shoe further comprises flexing channels in a forward portion as well as a flexing channel in the rear portion. | 05-07-2009 |
20090172975 | ADJUSTABLE GOLF SPIKE - An adjustable golf spike assembly for a golf shoe includes a receptacle fixedly attached to the sole of the golf shoe. The receptacle defines an octagonal recess and an octagonal, externally threaded post disposed within the recess. A cleat includes an oversized gripping portion for providing traction and an attachment portion extending from the gripping portion. The attachment portion has an octagonal outer surface to match and engage with the octagonal recess and an octagonal threaded recess for engaging with the threads of the receptacle. Rotation of the cleat relative to the receptacle longitudinally moves the gripping portion relative to the receptacle. Engagement between the upper portion of the cleat and the receptacle provides for discrete rotational positioning of the cleat relative to the receptacle to position and hold the cleat a desired distance from the receptacle. | 07-09-2009 |
20090249653 | Interchangeable slip-on golf overshoe - Interchangeable slip-on golf overshoes for fitting over conventional footwear includes (a) a first golf overshoe being sufficiently symmetrical from a top view to be interchangeably worn over a shoe on a left foot and over a shoe on a right foot of a golfer, the first golf overshoe having at least a sole, a toe component and a heel component and having a portion of the first golf overshoe being stretchable; and the first golf overshoe having a predetermined pattern of spikes on the bottom of its sole; and, (b) a second golf overshoe being sufficiently symmetrical from a top view to be interchangeably worn over a shoe on a left foot and over a shoe on a right foot of a golfer, the second golf overshoe having at least a sole, a toe component and a heel component and having a portion of the second golf overshoe being stretchable; and the second golf overshoe having a predetermined pattern of spikes on the bottom of its sole. One overshoe preferably has a golfing front or anchor foot predetermined pattern, while the other overshoe has a golfing rear or pivot foot predetermined pattern, so as to enhance stabilization of the front foot and rotation of the back foot during a golf swing. | 10-08-2009 |
20090272011 | SPORTS SHOE - There is described a sports shoe, especially a golf shoe, having a sole on which downwardly projecting ground-engaging elements are mounted or can be mounted. It is provided according to the invention that the ground-engaging elements ( | 11-05-2009 |
20090272012 | Studded Footwear - An outsole for an article of studded footwear in which said outsole includes receptacles for specifically-oriented studs. The outsole also includes traction elements formed integrally with the outsole. The studs and traction elements being so constructed and arranged to interact in use of the footwear. The traction elements are designed to complement the spike configuration of the stud. | 11-05-2009 |
20090293317 | Adjustable Traction System and Method for Footwear - Tractional characteristics of athletic shoe cleats are adjustable by selectively blocking and unblocking the amount of flexure of dynamic traction elements on the cleat. Blocking is achieved as a function of rotational starting locations during cleat attachment to an outsole receptacle by placing material or recesses in the outsole at different final rotational positions of the tractional elements. Alternatively, adjustability is obtained by attaching and angularly positioning a separate member, such as a ring, on the cleat with segments of the member positioned or not to block traction element flexure. | 12-03-2009 |
20100083539 | Golf shoe outsole with longitudinally extending bend line - An outsole for a golf shoe having a plurality of lateral and medial cleats spaced apart longitudinally adjacent the perimeter on each of the lateral and medial sides of the foresole region, and least one cleat adjacent the perimeter on each of the lateral and medial sides of the heel region, with a groove running longitudinally through the foresole region between the medial and lateral cleats, in substantially vertical registry with a region of the foot defined by the center phalange and the lateral and medial phalanges adjacent the center phalange. Preferably another groove extends between the lateral and media sides of the foresole region, having an inverted “V” shape with the apex of the “V” directed forwardly and intersecting the longitudinal groove, in substantially vertical registry with all of the five phalange joints lying midway between the toes and the arches of the foot. In a further preference, a raised pad is provided at the medial side of the arch region. | 04-08-2010 |
20100154255 | SHOE WITH SENSORS, CONTROLLER AND ACTIVE-RESPONSE ELEMENTS AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - Active-response golf shoes are disclosed. The golf shoes include a plurality of sensors, a controller, and at least one active-response element. The sensor and controller operate to rapidly determine if a golfer is walking or swinging a golf club. Once this determination is made the controller and active-response element rapidly change the shoe's characteristics. If the controller determines that the golfer is walking, the shoe provides a soft and flexible walking platform. If the controller determines that the golfer is swinging, the shoe morphs or changes automatically to provide a stable hitting platform. The controller senses various predetermined conditions such as pressure of the user's foot to determine whether the golfer is walking or swinging. The active-response element is a lateral adjuster having an upper bracket located in the laces area and a lower bracket affixed to the side of the sole, brackets supporting a plurality of electrostrictive polymer bands; | 06-24-2010 |
20100192418 | Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Injuries and Medical Conditions Affecting Weight-Bearing Joints Using Insoles that Alter Axial Forces - The present invention provides devices, methods, and kits for reducing joint pain and treating conditions of weight-bearing joints. The methods are accomplished through the use of a cushioned wedged insole or slab that selectively reduces pressure by cushioning impact and redistributing forces away from affected joints or joint compartments. Further, insoles are provided, which mimic the combination of fatty globules and the surrounding restricting fibrous network cushioning structures found in the foot. | 08-05-2010 |
20100212190 | CLEAT FOR A SHOE, SHOE SOLE HAVE SUCH A CLEAT, AND SHOE - The invention relates to a cleat ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100242307 | Golf Shoe - A golf shoe is disclosed comprising an upper portion coupled to a sole. The upper portion of the shoe is sized to receive a foot. The sole may have a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion may have an elevation that is greater than the elevation of the front portion such that, when worn by a golfer, the heel of the foot is elevated above the toes of the foot. | 09-30-2010 |
20110072687 | Chemically-treated Outsole Assembly for a Golf Shoe - An out-sole assembly for a golf shoe. The outsole assembly includes an internal base member composed of EVA, an inner frame member composed thermoplastic polyurethane subjected to an isocyanate solution, an external base member composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, a dual looping frame composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, and a plurality of spike members. | 03-31-2011 |
20110078926 | CLUB HEAD CLEANING ATTACHMENT FOR A GOLF SHOE - The club head cleaning attachment for a golf shoe is removably secured to a golf shoe to enable the shoe to be used in cleaning the head or face of a golf club during play. The device is formed of a flexible, resilient elastomeric material, and has a toe pocket fitting over the extreme forward end of the toe cap and sole of the shoe. Attachment straps or bands extend rearwardly to secure the device about the horizontal circumference of the shoe. The strap or band may be a continuous, endless component stretched to fit around the shoe, or may have mating first and second ends that secure to one another behind the heel. The toe pocket includes a cleaning element extending outwardly therefrom generally along the forward edge of the shoe sole. The cleaning element may be a non-woven web of plastic material, an absorbent cloth, or a brush. | 04-07-2011 |
20110099847 | Temporary Removable Sole with Removable Cleats - A temporary sole is designed to be attached to a shoe of any shape, design, or size. The temporary sole has two eyelets, one in front and one in back that slide over the toe and heel of the shoe and hold the sole in place. Optionally, the temporary sole may also include a strap which goes over the top of the shoe and further holds the temporary sole into place. In some designs of the temporary sole, it is designed to accept removable cleats. These cleats can be designed for golf or another sport. By attaching the temporary sole to a shoe and fixing the cleats into place on the temporary sole, any shoe can be transformed into an athletic shoe or a shoe fit to handle a specific surface or terrain. | 05-05-2011 |
20110113652 | PAIR OF GOLF SHOES - The invention relates to a pair of golf shoes with a rolling surface supporting the swing, wherein an external rolling surface is provided along a shoe outer edge and in the big toe region to the tip region of the other shoe an inner rolling surface is provided along the shoe inner edge. | 05-19-2011 |
20110146108 | INJECTED FOOTWEAR BOARD AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A golf shoe includes a sole member integrally formed with a molding material, a structural member, and a plurality of receptacles in the bottom of the sole member. The structural member extends along at least a portion of the length of the sole member and is configured to not vertically overlap with any of the receptacles. A method of manufacturing a shoe with a sole member that has a structural member formed integrally therewith is also provided. | 06-23-2011 |
20110185597 | GOLF SHOE WITH A STABILIZING SYSTEM - A golf shoe has a stabilizing system consisting of an upper, a longitudinally extending midsole consisting of polyurethane, and a shank, wherein the midsole additionally to its longitudinal extension is extended vertically with a medial arch support structure, a lateral side support structure and a heel support structure. The structures are bonded to the outside of the upper and the medial arch support structure and the lateral side support structure extends upwardly and encircles eyelets for lacing of said upper. In order to further stabilize the golf shoe through all the phases of the swing of a golfer, the heel support structure ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110203140 | GOLF SHOE - A shoe comprising an upper, a midsole, and an outsole, wherein a single collapsible support element is positioned in a recess proximate to a wearer's first metatarsal bone. The single collapsible support element has aniotropic mechanical proerties disposed in the recess, the support element being stiffer in a longitudinal direction and more collapsible in a transverse direction, and having a variable thickness in a transverse direction wherein an inner thickness is thicker than an outer thickness, The collapsible support element resists collapsing when a golfer walks but have a propensity to collapse during the golfer's swing, which allows more efficient transfer of energy during the swing. The shoe further comprises flexing channels in a forward portion as well as a flexing channel in the rear portion. | 08-25-2011 |
20110252669 | SOLE FOR A GOLF SHOE - An outer sole for a golf shoe includes a plurality of cleats distributed along a forefoot area and a heel area. The cleats are integrated with the outer sole and extend from a surface of the outer sole that faces away from the shoe. The cleats are essentially cross-shaped, and the arms of the cross are preferably connected via arc sections. Such outer sole for a golf shoe gives good traction on the golf course but is also useable as a casual shoe off the golf course. | 10-20-2011 |
20120005924 | GOLF SHOES - Golf shoes are revealed. The golf shoes include auxiliary supports arranged at the positions which golf players' center of gravity shifted to during the strike. Thus the center of gravity of the player changed during the swing is supported by the auxiliary supports for maintaining the lower body of the player stable throughout the lift. The power of the strike is maintained due to the firm lower body. The accuracy is also good, not affected by changes of the center of gravity of the body. Therefore the player can swing through easily and have a nice shoot smoothly. | 01-12-2012 |
20120117828 | SOLE FOR A GOLF SHOE - An outer sole for a golf shoe includes a plurality of cleats distributed along a forefoot area and a heel area. The cleats are integrated with the outer sole and extend from a surface of the outer sole that faces away from the shoe. The plurality of cleats includes at least a larger sized set of cleats and a smaller sized set of cleats. Such outer sole for a golf shoe gives good traction on the golf course but is also useable as a casual shoe off the golf course. | 05-17-2012 |
20120180342 | CHEMICALLY-TREATED OUTSOLE ASSEMBLY FOR A GOLF SHOE - An out-sole assembly for a golf shoe. The outsole assembly includes an internal base member composed of EVA, an inner frame member composed thermoplastic polyurethane subjected to an isocyanate solution, an external base member composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, a dual looping frame composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, and a plurality of spike members. | 07-19-2012 |
20120266498 | Golf Shoe - A golf shoe is disclosed comprising an upper portion coupled to a sole. The upper portion of the shoe is sized to receive a foot. The sole may have a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion may have an elevation that is greater than the elevation of the front portion such that, when worn by a golfer, the heel of the foot is elevated above the toes of the foot. | 10-25-2012 |
20130185960 | CLEAT FOR A SHOE, SHOE SOLE WITH SUCH A CLEAT AND SHOE - To improve the grip of the shoe at the ground, especially when playing golf, the shoe has a cleat with a cleat base body which can be connected to the sole and that at least one extension is arranged at the cleat base body which extends to the ground. The vertical projected area (A | 07-25-2013 |
20130283644 | SHOE PIVOT REDUCTION DEVICE - A gripping device is provided for increasing traction in a shoe. In one embodiment, the gripping device includes a first arcuate surface having an inner row of teeth extending generally in a first direction, wherein the arcuate surface is configured to generally extend along an outer contour of the shoe. The gripping device further includes a second arcuate surface having an outer row of teeth extending outward from the first arcuate surface, the inner row of teeth and the outer row of teeth forming a generally V-shaped channel therebetween having an acute angle. The gripping device also includes a plurality of attachment tabs on the first arcuate surface and extending generally in a second direction opposite the first direction. | 10-31-2013 |
20130333247 | GOLF SHOE OUTSOLE - A golf shoe outsole comprises a thin, flexible base layer having many discrete platforms projecting downwardly from the base layer for providing traction elements. The platforms are separated by channels and open regions to allow the discrete platforms to readily flex relative to one another about the thin base layer, providing enhanced flexibility to the outsole and improved traction performance during a dynamic act such as a golf swing. | 12-19-2013 |
20140123522 | GOLF SHOES - Disclosed golf shoes can include an upper and an outsole, and an oblique internal toe box region defined between a forward portion of the upper and a forward portion of the outsole. The toe box region can have a shape that corresponds to an anatomical shape of a forward portion of a person's foot. The forward portion of the outsole can have five discrete toe traction zones each being configured to be positioned below a respective one of a person's toes. The toe box region can be sufficiently wide to allow a wearer's toes to have a full anatomical range of motion in medial and lateral directions. The toe box region can be sufficiently wide such that the ratio of a maximum width of the toe box region divided by a maximum heel-to-toe length of an internal open region of the golf shoe is greater than about 0.35. | 05-08-2014 |
20140137440 | GOLF SHOE MOUNTING BRUSH AND SCRAPER ATTACHMENT AND METHOD OF MOUNTING SAME - A golf shoe-mountable golf club head face cleaning system includes an arm attachment and a cleaning attachment. The arm attachment includes a base plate and a rigid arm. The base plate has a substantially round central aperture and a concentric annular bevelled or annular cut out extending completely around the aperture so as to define an annular base rim. The channel is sized so that the rim may be a wedge clamped between a single Softspike™ cleat and the sole of the shoe. The rigid arm is a cantilevered rigid arm mounted to, so as to extend cantilevered from, the base plate at an upwardly inclined angle relative to the base plate. A cleaning attachment having an operative side including at least one of: a brush, a scraper, a golf tee carrier is adapted for releasable mounting on the releasable mount on the rigid arm so as to dispose the cleaning attachment alongside and adjacent the sole. | 05-22-2014 |
20150013194 | SHOE SOLE, SHOE WITH SUCH A SHOE SOLE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH A SHOE SOLE - A shoe sole, a shoe and a method for producing a shoe sole, which has at least one cleat that is designed to make contact with the ground on the underside of the sole facing towards the ground when used as intended. In order to improve the traction of the shoe fitted with such a shoe sole the cleat has a base body that is fixed to the underside of the sole, wherein an arcuate recess having a longitudinal direction of arc is arranged in the base body which has two openings on a surface facing the ground of the base body. An insert having a shape congruent to the arcuate recess is arranged in the recess. The insert is arranged such as to be movable in the base body in the longitudinal direction of arc of the arcuate recess. | 01-15-2015 |
20150342305 | Anti-Slip Overshoe with Flexible Cleats and Method of Gripping Natural Surfaces - An anti-slip overshoe has a contoured outer band and first gripping pad and second gripping pad disposed interior to the contoured outer band for enhanced traction. A web structure connects the first gripping pad and second gripping pad to the contoured outer band. A plurality of gripping devices is attached to the first gripping pad and second gripping pad for enhanced traction on natural surfaces. The gripping devices includes a body, button extending from a first end of the body, plurality of spikes disposed around a perimeter of the body, and central spike extending from a second end of the body. A neck is disposed around the body between the button and spikes. The spikes include a traction arm, plurality of edges formed along the traction arm, and concave surface between a first edge and second edge along the traction arm. | 12-03-2015 |
20150366289 | GOLF SHOE OUTSOLES - Exemplary methods for making a golf shoe outsole comprise first forming a lower portion of the outsole of a first material comprising thermoplastic polyurethane, and then forming an upper portion of the outsole by pouring a liquid second material comprising polyurethane or expandable thermoplastic polyurethane onto an upper surface of the lower portion. | 12-24-2015 |
20160000175 | Pull-over Golf Shoe - A spiked pull-over golf shoe configured to at least partially surround a non-spiked shoe. The pull-over golf shoe can have a sole and a plurality of uppers, with a plurality of spikes coupled with the outsole side of the sole. A wearer can insert a regular shoe that does not have spikes into the pull-over golf shoe to gain extra traction provided by the spikes of the pull-over golf shoe. | 01-07-2016 |
20160015120 | ASYMMETRIC SHOES - An asymmetric pair of shoes to optimize performance during a sporting activity, the asymmetric pair of shoes, including: a first shoe having a first upper and a first sole attached to the first upper, wherein the first upper comprises a first support feature configured to provide increased support to at least one portion of the first upper during performance of a first predetermined action of a first foot of a wearer, and the first sole comprises a first traction feature configured to provide increased traction to at least one portion of the first sole during performance of the first predetermined action of the first foot; and a second shoe having a second upper and a second sole attached to the second upper, wherein the first support feature and first traction feature are not present at corresponding mirror-image locations of the second shoe. | 01-21-2016 |
20160150850 | SOLE STRUCTURE OF LIGHT-WEIGHT GOLF SHOE WITH DETACHABLE SPIKES | 06-02-2016 |
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20160374425 | GOLF SANDAL - A golf sandal for providing comfort, stability, and superior traction. More specifically, a golf sandal having an outsole and midsole made of polyurethane, a gap between the outsole and the midsole, a strap having a central portion located in the gap between the outsole and midsole and ends that secure to each other, and a plurality of soft spikes on the bottom of the outsole, wherein each soft spike is the shape of a webbed foot. The soft spikes enable a wearer to have better traction compared to existing golf sandals. | 12-29-2016 |