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US 2012/0266501 A1Published application
Personal Traction Device and Method of Making
AssigneeKako International Inc.
InventorsKate LAGRAND, Marjory WALL
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Abstract
Provided is a personal traction device that includes a traction mechanism that is very comfortable underfoot, while providing excellent traction over slippery surfaces as well as excellent long-term wear.
Claims10
A traction device for a unit of footwear such as a boot or the like, that has a sole, the device comprising:
- an elastomeric member configured to fit around the unit, the elastomeric member having a plurality of apertures formed therein;
- a cable assembly including an elongated segment that carries a plurality of cleats;
- a link member connected to the cable assembly and having one end received in an aperture and riveted to the elastomeric member.
A method of making a personal traction device, comprising the steps of:
- forming an elastomeric member into a substantially ring shape;
- providing an elongated segment that carries a plurality of cleats;
- connecting to the segment at least one link member;
- and
- riveting the link member to the elastomeric member.
2 more elements
A traction device, comprising:
- an elastomeric member having a plurality of apertures formed therein;
- a cable assembly including an elongated segment that carries a plurality of cleats, each cleat having
- an elongated core through which extends a passage having a central axis, and
- through which passage fits the segment so that the cleat is rotatably carried thereon;
- a protrusion extending radially from the core and including a first inclined surface thereon that is oblique to the central axis of the passage to thereby shape the protrusion such that the protrusion tapers to a first bladed edge;
- and
- a link member connected to the cable assembly and having one end received in an aperture and riveted to the elastomeric member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.