Spike or cleat platform and method
OwnerCaswell Spencer Moore, Austin Jarret Sweetinventors
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Abstract
This application generally relates to a strap-on product attached to the bottom of track spikes or sport cleats to prevent wear and help preserve spikes and studs. The application relates more specifically to a device and method of manufacture that permits a user to strap said device around a pair of cleats or spiked shoes to protect the spikes from contacting hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. The device is customizable to the athlete's specific cleats and needs, with various infills, attachment mechanisms, and non-slip materials. Many embodiments and components of the invention are capable of rapid CAD design and 3-D printing.
Claims20
A detachable cleat platform assembly attachable to a spiked athletic shoe having an outer perimeter, a mid-arch region, and a heel, comprising:
- a base portion configured to extend beyond the outer perimeter in width and beyond the mid-arch region in length;
- a raised edge at the heel configured to extend around the base portion to the mid-arch region;
- at least one fastener strap threaded through at least one pair of parallel slits on opposing sides of the raised edge and configured to secure the platform to the shoe.
A detachable cleat platform assembly, comprising:
- a monolithically formed platform base and raised edge, wherein said edge extends around the platform base on three of four sides;
- wherein the platform base has an infill centerpiece configured to receive the spikes of cleats of an athletic shoe;
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- wherein said platform base has an attachment means to secure it to the athletic shoe.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.