U.S. patent application number 12/080980 was filed with the patent office on 2009-10-08 for sports shoe sole with functional topography.
Invention is credited to Peter J. Gunthel, Frederic L. Peace.
Application Number | 20090249652 12/080980 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41131919 |
Filed Date | 2009-10-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090249652 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Gunthel; Peter J. ; et
al. |
October 8, 2009 |
Sports shoe sole with functional topography
Abstract
A pair of sports shoes, each having a different sole, includes:
(a.) a first sports shoe, the first sports shoe having a sole with
a predetermined function-enhancing anchoring pattern of spikes on
the bottom of its sole, the predetermined pattern of spikes
including spikes being selected from the group consisting of a
V-shaped spikes, a plurality of herringbone spikes, a plurality of
parallel spikes and combinations thereof; and, (b.) a second sports
shoe, the second sports shoe having a sole with a predetermined
function-enhancing pivoting pattern of spikes on the bottom of its
sole, the predetermined pattern of spikes includes at least one
circle or at least one segmented circle at a forward portion of the
sole such that the predetermined pattern of spikes includes at
least one curved spike selected from the group consisting of a
circular spike, a plurality of concentric circular spikes, an arc,
a plurality of arcs and combinations thereof.
Inventors: |
Gunthel; Peter J.;
(Montclair, NJ) ; Peace; Frederic L.; (Redding,
CT) |
Correspondence
Address: |
GlynnTech, Inc.
24 Mine Street
Flemington
NJ
08822
US
|
Family ID: |
41131919 |
Appl. No.: |
12/080980 |
Filed: |
April 7, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
36/114 ; 36/59C;
36/59R; 36/67R |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43B 13/26 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
36/114 ; 36/59.C;
36/59.R; 36/67.R |
International
Class: |
A43B 5/00 20060101
A43B005/00; A43C 15/00 20060101 A43C015/00; A43B 13/22 20060101
A43B013/22 |
Claims
1. A pair of sports shoes, each sports shoe having a different
sole, each sports shoe sole with functional topography, which
comprises: (a.) a first sports shoe, said first sports shoe having
a sole with a predetermined function-enhancing anchoring pattern of
spikes on the bottom of its sole, said predetermined pattern of
spikes including spikes being selected from the group consisting of
a V-shaped spikes, a plurality of herringbone spikes, a plurality
of parallel spikes and combinations thereof; (b.) a second sports
shoe, said second sports shoe having a sole with a predetermined
function-enhancing pivoting pattern of spikes on the bottom of its
sole, said predetermined pattern of spikes includes at least one
circle or at least one segmented circle at a forward portion of
said sole such that said predetermined pattern of spikes includes
at least one curved spike selected from the group consisting of a
circular spike, a plurality of concentric circular spikes, an arc,
a plurality of arcs and combinations thereof.
2. The pair of sports shoes of claim 1 wherein each of said first
sports shoe and said second sports shoe includes a toe area, a
central area and a heel area, and said predetermined pattern of
spikes is located at least on said toe area.
3. The pair of sports of claim 1 wherein each of said first sports
shoe and said second sports shoe includes a toe area, a central
area and a heel area, and said predetermined pattern of spikes is
located at least on said toe area.
4. The pair of sports of claim 1 wherein each of said first sports
shoe and said second sports shoe includes a toe area, a central
area and a heel area, and said predetermined pattern of spikes is
located at least on said heel area.
5. The pair of sports of claim 1 wherein each of said first sports
shoe and said second sports shoe includes a toe area, a central
area and a heel area, and said predetermined pattern of spikes is
located at least on said toe area and said heel area.
6. The pair of sports shoes of claim 3 wherein said at least one
curved spike of second shoe is located at said toe area.
7. The pair of sports shoes of claim 5 wherein said at least one
curved spike of second shoe is located at said toe area.
8. The pair of sports shoes of claim 5 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe and said pattern of
spikes of said toe area of said second shoe are different from one
another.
9. The pair of sports shoes of claim 5 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe and said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said second shoe are different from one
another, and said pattern of spikes at said heel area of said first
sports shoe and said pattern of spikes at said heel of second
sports shoe are the same.
10. The pair of sports shoes of claim 3 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe includes at least one
X-shaped spike and said pattern of spikes at said toe area of said
second shoe includes at least one V-shaped spike and at least one
circle or circle segment spike.
11. The pair of sports shoes of claim 3 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe includes a plurality of
V-shaped spikes and said pattern of spikes at said toe area of said
second shoe includes a plurality of sinusoidal shaped spikes and at
least one circle or circle segment spike.
12. The pair of sports shoes of claim 3 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe includes a plurality of
V-shaped spikes and said pattern of spikes at said toe area of said
second shoe includes a plurality of repeating arc shaped spikes and
at least one circle or circle segment spike.
13. The pair of sports shoes of claim 3 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe includes a plurality of
herringbone spikes and said pattern of spikes at said toe area of
said second shoe includes a plurality of herringbone spikes and at
least one circle or circle segment spike.
14. The pair of sports shoes of claim 9 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe includes at least one
X-shaped spike and said pattern of spikes at said toe area of said
second shoe includes at least one V-shaped spike and at least one
circle or circle segment spike.
15. The pair of sports shoes of claim 9 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe includes a plurality of
V-shaped spikes and said pattern of spikes at said toe area of said
second shoe includes a plurality of sinusoidal shaped spikes and at
least one circle or circle segment spike.
16. The pair of sports shoes of claim 9 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe includes a plurality of
V-shaped spikes and said pattern of spikes at said toe area of said
second shoe includes a plurality of repeating arc shaped spikes and
at least one circle or circle segment spike.
17. The pair of sports shoes of claim 9 wherein said pattern of
spikes at said toe area of said first shoe includes a plurality of
herringbone spikes and said pattern of spikes at said toe area of
said second shoe includes a plurality of herringbone spikes and at
least one circle or circle segment spike.
Description
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0001] a. Field of Invention
[0002] The invention relates generally to footwear devices that
enhance users' situations wherein an anchor foot and a pivot foot
are needed, such as in baseball, softball, golf, kicking, e.g., as
in football, and other situations where same foot pivoting is
necessary. More particularly, the present invention is a pair of
sports shoes wherein one of the left foot and right foot has
function-enhancing anchoring patterns on its sole and the other of
the left foot and right foot has function-enhancing pivoting
patterns on its sole.
[0003] b. Description of Related Art
[0004] The following patents are representative of sports shoe
designs:
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 7,165,344 B2 to Blackwell describes a "RED e"
cleat that is a disposable, self-adhesive, all-surface footwear
cleat having a non-skid gripping surface, designed to address all
sport, game, play and work foot-traction requirements. The "RED e"
cleat replaces the need for specialty footwear, which incorporates
permanently implanted or attached devices for affixing traction
gear to the underside of shoes. The cleats attach simply and
quickly to the sole and heel area of any footwear. Removal of the
cleat is also simple. By sliding a flat-edged tool between the
cleat and the surface of the footwear to break the seal, the cleat
will peal away leaving the footwear ready for other uses.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 6,817,117 B1 to Campbell describes an outsole
for an athletic shoe, in particular a golf shoe, having a plurality
of traction elements of resisting rotational movement parallel to a
plane surface of the ground. Traction elements in a forefoot region
of the outsole are oriented with resist surfaces facing a lateral
edge and traction elements in a rearfoot region of the outsole are
oriented with resist surfaces a medial direction. The resist
surfaces of the traction elements are substantially perpendicular
to a base surface of the outsole and other surfaces of the traction
element can be connected to the base surface by concave curvatures.
The traction elements may have an indented surface. A plurality of
the traction elements may be arranged along longitudinal and radial
arrays in a forefoot region.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 6,802,139 B2 to Pitts et al. describes a
slip-on, moccasin-style golfing shoe that has a shoe sole having a
bottom surface with contours for gripping a golfing surface during
striking of a golf ball; an upper, with the shoe sole, defining a
volume for receiving a wearer's foot and defining an opening for
insertion of a wearer's foot into the volume, the upper including
resilient closure assembly fixedly extending across a forward
portion of the opening; and, disposed within the volume, a heel cup
of extended length, reduced width, and increased stiffness, for
resisting lateral movement of a heel region of the wearer's foot
during striking of a golf ball. The shoe sole defines a depressed
footbed surface for a lower center of gravity and increased
stability during golfing play. The closure assembly, in a first,
wearing condition, resiliently engages across the wearer's foot to
provide a secure fit during golfing play, and, in a second, donning
or doffing condition, resiliently expands to facilitate passage of
the wearer's foot into and out of the volume. The closure element
includes a tongue having side edges attached to the upper, and the
tongue has a upper end portion defining a surface positioned to
resiliently engage upon an ankle surface above the wearer's
foot.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 6,568,101 B1 to Jansen et al. describes the
present invention, which provides new softspike overshoes for
wearing over an existing shoe. The new softspike overshoes are
suited for use in playing sports and are particularly suited for
playing golf. The softspike overshoes are flexible yet sufficiently
form retentive to securely hold their proper position on the shoe
while playing golf. The softspike overshoe is a one-piece overshoe
with soft spikes integrally molded into the bottom of the sole of
the overshoe.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 6,354,022 B2 to Gelsomini describes an
improved golf shoe and sole which is provided. In a preferred
embodiment, a pair of golf shoes comprising a right shoe and a left
shoe, the right shoe having a different arrangement of traction
elements on the sole thereof than the left shoe. For right-handed
golfers, the sole of the right shoe has a greater number of axial
traction members which are aligned with an edge of the sole than
transverse traction members which are positioned transverse to the
edge of the sole. The right shoe accordingly resists pivotal
motion. The left shoe has a greater number of transverse traction
members than axial traction members so as to allow pivotal motion.
The golf shoes accordingly allow the golfer to make a fuller back
swing and to follow through more completely on the power stroke.
The relative number of axial and transverse traction members on the
left and right shoes may be reversed for left-handed golfers.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 5,943,794 to Gelsomini describes an improved
golf shoe and sole which is provided. In a preferred embodiment, a
pair of golf shoes comprising a right shoe and a left shoe, the
right shoe having a different arrangement of traction elements on
the sole thereof than the left shoe. For right-handed golfers, the
sole of the right shoe has a greater number of axial traction
members which are aligned with an edge of the sole than transverse
traction members which are positioned transverse to the edge of the
sole. The right shoe accordingly resists pivotal motion. The left
shoe has a greater number of transverse traction members than axial
traction members so as to allow pivotal motion. The golf shoes
accordingly allow the golfer to make a fuller back swing and to
follow through more completely on the power stroke. The relative
number of axial and transverse traction members on the left and
right shoes may be reversed for left-handed golfers.
[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 5,732,484 to Grutza et al. describes a shoe
cleat for an athletic shoe. The shoe cleat comprises a first end
which removably attaches to the underside of a shoe; a second end
which is connected to the first end of the shoe cleat and which
includes a surface which engages with a ground surface when the
shoe cleat is attached to a shoe; and wherein the ground-engaging
surface of the second end of the shoe cleat includes an anti-slip
surface.
[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 5,711,094 to Grossman describes a pair of
shoes for use by golfers which includes a first shoe to be worn on
a golfer's rear foot as the golfer addresses a golf ball which is
provided with a sole and a heel and a plurality of spikes which
extend downwardly from the sole and the heel. A second shoe is
provided to be worn on a golfer's front foot as the golfer
addresses a golf ball, and the second shoe is provided with a
smooth, spikeless sole and a smooth, spikeless heel for enabling
the golfer to make a proper turn to face the target during the golf
swing.
[0013] U.S. Pat. No. 5,600,901 to Leonor describes an attachment
for converting a non-spiked dress or sport shoe to a spiked shoe
for golfing or other walking or running activities that includes
two clam-shell like attachment halves which are pivotable so as to
mountable against the sides and bottom of an underlying shoe. The
attachment has a longitudinally-extending slitted upper and
vertically-extending slitted heel both of which mount suitable
fastener elements such as hoops and loops (Velcro.RTM.-type)
elements or snap-on buttons or a lacing and eyelet fastener or a
zipper fastener. After the attachment is pivotally opened up in the
manner of a clam shell, the attachment is placed about the bottom
and sides of the non-spiked dress or sports shoe on the user's foot
and the fastener(s) cinched up to securely hold the attachment on
the underlying shoe so that there is essentially no relative
movement therebetween, when the user is walking or engaging in his
or her golf swings.
[0014] U.S. Pat. No. 5,367,793 to Deacon et al. describes the
invention which is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for
use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10
preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic
type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 13 is
formed on the upper surface of generally concavo-convex flange 12
and protrudes axially therefrom. A plurality of traction ribs 15 is
formed on the bottom traction surface of concavo-convex flange 12.
While the ribs 15 may be present in a variety of configurations,
they are preferably triangular ridges arranged in a radial fashion
emanating from the center of concavo-convex flange 12.
[0015] U.S. Pat. No. 4,527,345 to Lopez describes a pair of soles
for sport shoes having a dividing line between the heel and toe
dividing the soles into inner and outer portions. The inner portion
of the first sole along with the outer portion of the second sole
having shallow recesses in a substantially smooth surface, while
the outer portion of the first shoe and the inner portion of the
second shoe having a plurality of stud-like projections.
[0016] U.S. Pat. No. 4,524,531 to VanDeripe describes a pair of
golf shoes, the bottom of the sole of each shoe having relatively
wide flat beveled surfaces inclined inwardly and downwardly from
the inner edge of the sole. These beveled surfaces allow the shoe
to roll inwardly about the central longitudinal axis of the shoe
when the weight of the person wearing the shoe shifts to the inner
side of the foot, as during the address and backstroke stages of
the golf swing. The engagement of the beveled surfaces with the
ground during the swing provides the golfer with added
stability.
[0017] U.S. Pat. No. 4,434,565 to Haley describes a non-slip
overshoe having at least one thin metal plate operably attached to
its lower surface. The plate is provided with a series of sharp
projections to provide gripping on slippery surfaces. Fixed and
removable plate attachment means are disclosed.
[0018] U.S. Pat. No. 4,434,518 to Watanabe describes a sport shoe
in which the shoe sole is bonded to an insert layer during the
formation of the shoe sole by injection-molding and the assembly of
the shoe sole and the insert layer is secured to the shoe upper by
an adhesive applied between the insert layer and the shoe
upper.
[0019] U.S. Pat. No. 4,367,600 to Cross, III et al. describes a
golf shoe having improved transverse ground traction provided by a
novel spike pattern which differs between the right-foot and the
left-foot shoes in which the spikes are affixed to the lowermost
surface of a specially designed sole and heel assembly. Improved
comfort and foot stability can also be provided by use of a cushion
pad insert of special configuration having a lateral arch support
associated therewith. A first set of ground engaging spikes are
arranged adjacent to the leading edges of both the right and the
left shoe and at least two spikes in the set are positioned in the
instep region of the shoes. A second set of spikes is also provided
on the trailing edge of the shoes as defined by the direction of a
golf club swing.
[0020] U.S. Pat. No. 3,685,174 to Artle, Jr. et al. describes a
device for use in removably attaching cleats or the like to the
sole of an ordinary shoe. Ground engaging cleats are attached to a
plate that is of a design and shape to fit under the sole of an
ordinary shoe and is provided with means for removably attaching
itself to the sole. These attachment means have a sole engaging
portion adjacent the toe of the device and a heel engaging portion
which attaches to the heel of the shoe.
[0021] U.S. Pat. No. 3,643,352 to Adair describes the specification
that discloses an overshoe for use in playing golf and other
sports. The overshoe is of the flexible resilient kind that is
stretched over an ordinary shoe and it has a plurality of cleats to
give good footing. The cleats are located within holes in the outer
sole of the shoe and have threaded stems that are engaged within
threaded openings in washers located on the inside of the overshoe.
The washers are overlain by separate heel and sole pads that are in
turn overlain by a complete insole.
[0022] U.S. Pat. No. 3,229,389 to G. Adams describes a non-slipping
boot attachment, which comprises a metal heel plate having a
plurality of laterally disposed depending ground gripping spikes,
several longer spikes on the sides thereof disposed in a lengthwise
knife edge manner, and an upturned forward heel supporting flange,
said supporting flange being notched laterally with an upstanding
intermediate hook; a flexible member attached to the heel plate and
adapted to completely surround the boot heel and boot heel upper;
means for detachable securing the flexible member across the boot
instep; a metal sole plate having a plurality of laterally disposed
depending ground gripping spikes and several lengthwise knife edge
manner; longer spikes on the sides thereof disposed in a flexible
boot toe surrounding member attached to the sole plate; and a
plural apertured strap secured to the sole plate and adjustably
attached to the heel plate by slideable connection through said
lateral slot and hook on the heel supporting forward flange.
[0023] U.S. Pat. No. 3,025,615 to J. K. Patton describes an
adjustable golf sole covering for shoes comprising separable sole
and heel members; means for adjustably connecting the members
together; cleats on the said members; toe clasps at opposite sides
of the sole member and adapted to engage the outer edge portions of
the shoe; and adjustable heel clamp assembly at the rear end of the
heel member adapted to engage the shoe heel to shift the covering
rearwardly with respect to the shoe; said heel clamp assembly
comprising an arcuate plate having a bead at its inner edge adapted
to be embedded in the heel member, the outer edge of the plate
extending rearwardly of the heel of the shoe and being flanged
upwardly so as to conform with the shape of the rear of the shoe
heel and to be spaced therefrom; a curved plate adapted to engage
the rear end of the shoe heel and adjustably carried by the
upturned flange; and means on the flange for shifting the curved
plate towards the shoe heel.
[0024] U.S. Pat. No. 2,189,489 to J. J. Fritz describes an
antislipping overshoe comprising an inner sole member, the rear
portion of the member being provided with an elastic loop to engage
over and around the heel portion of a shoe, a toe receiving strap
carried by the forward portion of the member, a lamination of
antislipping material secured to and disposed over the under face
of the forward portion of the sole member, said sole member having
a rear portion to underlie the heel of the shoe, a strap connecting
the rear portion of the heel portion of the sole member and the
loop for holding said heel portion in position upon the shoe when
said loop is disposed over and around the heel, and an antislipping
lamination overlying and secured to the under face of said heel
portion.
[0025] U.S. Pat. No. Des. 380,076 to McMullin describes a curved
ridge golf shoe spike.
[0026] U.S. Pat. No. Des. 378,013 to McMullin describes a waffle
bottom golf shoe spike.
[0027] U.S. Pat. No. Des. 336,973 to Fritcher describes an
ornamental design for a slip-on golf shoe.
[0028] U.S. Pat. No. Des. 335,947 to Shelley describes an
ornamental design for a shoe slip on golf accessory.
[0029] U.S. Pat. No. Des. 310,294 to Peterson describes a golf shoe
bottom.
[0030] U.S. Pat. No. 299,691 to W. K. Smith describes an
india-rubber sole carpet-stretcher, to be operated by the feet, as
set forth.
[0031] U.S. Pat. No. Des. 278,382 to Chen describes a golf shoe
sole.
[0032] U.S. Pat. No. Des. 275,147 to Phillpott describes a sole for
a sports shoe.
[0033] U.S. Pat. No. Des. 160,561 to A. A. Steinhilber describes a
shoe sole.
[0034] U.S. Pat. No. Des. 61,473 to H. T. Mason describes a
sole.
[0035] Notwithstanding the prior art, the present invention is
neither taught nor rendered obvious thereby.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0036] The present invention relates generally to a pair of sports
shoes, each sports shoe having a different sole, each sports shoe
sole with functional topography. It includes: (a.) a first sports
shoe, the first sports shoe having a sole with a predetermined
function-enhancing anchoring pattern of spikes on the bottom of its
sole, the predetermined pattern of spikes including spikes being
selected from the group consisting of a V-shaped spikes, a
plurality of herringbone spikes, a plurality of parallel spikes and
combinations thereof; and, (b.) a second sports shoe, the second
sports shoe having a sole with a predetermined function-enhancing
pivoting pattern of spikes on the bottom of its sole, the
predetermined pattern of spikes includes at least one circle or at
least one segmented circle at a forward portion of the sole such
that the predetermined pattern of spikes includes at least one
curved spike selected from the group consisting of a circular
spike, a plurality of concentric circular spikes, an arc, a
plurality of arcs and combinations thereof.
[0037] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, each of the first sports shoe and the second sports
shoe includes a toe area, a central area and a heel area, and the
predetermined pattern of spikes is located at least on the toe
area.
[0038] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, each of the first sports shoe and the second sports
shoe includes a toe area, a central area and a heel area, and the
predetermined pattern of spikes is located at least on the toe
area.
[0039] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, each of the first sports shoe and the second sports
shoe includes a toe area, a central area and a heel area, and the
predetermined pattern of spikes is located at least on the heel
area.
[0040] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, each of the first sports shoe and the second sports
shoe includes a toe area, a central area and a heel area, and the
predetermined pattern of spikes is located at least on the toe area
and the heel area.
[0041] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, the at least one curved spike of second shoe is
located at the toe area.
[0042] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, the at least one curved spike of second shoe is
located at the toe area.
[0043] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, the pattern of spikes at the toe area of the first
shoe and the pattern of spikes of the toe area of the second shoe
are different from one another.
[0044] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, the pattern of spikes at the toe area of the first
shoe and the pattern of spikes at the toe area of the second shoe
are different from one another, and the pattern of spikes at the
heel area of the first sports shoe and the pattern of spikes at the
heel of second sports shoe are the same.
[0045] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, the pattern of spikes at the toe area of the first
shoe includes at least one X-shaped spike and the pattern of spikes
at the toe area of the second shoe includes at least one V-shaped
spike and at least one circle or circle segment spike.
[0046] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, the pattern of spikes at the toe area of the first
shoe includes a plurality of V-shaped spikes and the pattern of
spikes at the toe area of the second shoe includes a plurality of
sinusoidal shaped spikes and at least one circle or circle segment
spike.
[0047] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, the pattern of spikes at the toe area of the first
shoe includes a plurality of V-shaped spikes and the pattern of
spikes at the toe area of the second shoe includes a plurality of
repeating arc shaped spikes and at least one circle or circle
segment spike.
[0048] In some preferred embodiments of the present invention
sports shoes, the pattern of spikes at the toe area of the first
shoe includes a plurality of herringbone spikes and the pattern of
spikes at the toe area of the second shoe includes a plurality of
herringbone spikes and at least one circle or circle segment
spike.
[0049] Additional features, advantages, and embodiments of the
invention may be set forth or apparent from consideration of the
following detailed description, drawings, and claims. Moreover, it
is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the
invention and the following detailed description are exemplary and
intended to provide further explanation without limiting the scope
of the invention as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0050] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a
further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and
constitute a part of this specification, illustrate preferred
embodiments of the invention and together with the detail
description serve to explain the principles of the invention. In
the drawings:
[0051] FIG. 1 shows a side view of a preferred embodiment of a
present invention sports shoe and
[0052] FIGS. 2 and 3 show pivot and anchor soles of the present
invention sports shoe shown in FIG. 1;
[0053] FIG. 4 shows a side view of a preferred embodiment of
another present invention sports shoe and
[0054] FIGS. 5 and 6 show pivot and anchor soles of the present
invention sports shoe shown in FIG. 4;
[0055] FIG. 7 shows a side view of a preferred embodiment of a
present invention sports shoe and
[0056] FIGS. 8 and 9 show pivot and anchor soles of the present
invention sports shoe shown in FIG. 7; and,
[0057] FIG. 10 shows a side view of a preferred embodiment of a
present invention sports shoe and
[0058] FIGS. 11 and 12 show pivot and anchor soles of the present
invention sports shoe shown in FIG. 10.
[0059] Additional features, advantages, and embodiments of the
invention may be set forth or apparent from consideration of the
following detailed description, drawings, and claims. Moreover, it
is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the
invention and the following detailed description are exemplary and
intended to provide further explanation without limiting the scope
of the invention as claimed.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0060] FIG. 1 shows a side view of a preferred embodiment present
invention sports shoe 31 with sole 35, and any shoe top, such as
shoe top 57 and top plate 61, with lacing 63. Lacing 63 may be
tightened and secured by button lock 65. FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 show
pivot foot sole and anchor foot sole spike arrangements,
respectively, and either of these soles could be incorporated into
the present invention sports shoe 31 of FIG. 1. However, in FIG. 1,
a side view of sole 35 is presented, and this sole 35 is shown in
its bottom view in FIG. 2.
[0061] Referring to both FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein identical parts may
be identically numbered, the toe or forward area 43 of the sole 35
includes a plurality of spikes that are collectively in the form of
a spaced apart herring bone pattern. These include spikes such as
spikes 51, 53, 45, 47, 73, 83 and 89. There is a central spike
track 85 toward the center of the sole 35 on forward area 43.
Additionally, there are two sets of symmetrical arcs that form
broken concentric circles. These are arc sets 75, 77, 79 and 81.
They act as a set of pivoting spikes of the back foot during a
baseball or softball bat swing, a golf swing or other pivoting
movement. Middle section 37 is a relatively smooth area that may be
preferably more flexible for the bending of the shoe. Heel area 39
includes an extended U-shaped spike 87, as well as a plurality of
V-shaped spikes, such as spikes 71 and 41. Heel area 39 also has
herringbone or opposing diagonal spikes, such as spike 69.
[0062] FIG. 3 shows the opposite foot sole 91, and this has no
concentric arcs as it is intended for a forward or anchoring foot
during a bat or golf swing. It includes a forward area 93 with
herringbone spikes such as spikes 99, 101, 103, 105, 117 and 119.
There is also a spike track 107. There is a middle section 97 and a
heel area 95 similar to those shown in FIG. 2. Heel area 95 has
V-shaped spikes, such as spikes 109 and 111, herring bone spikes
115 and 121, and U-shaped spike 113. It should now be clear that a
pair of sport shoes of the type shown in FIG. 1 may have diverse
soles, such as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, so that one sole acts as an
anchor and one sole acts as a pivot, for enhanced pivot motion
activities.
[0063] FIG. 4 shows a side view of another preferred embodiment
sports shoe 200 with sole 205 and shoe top 215 with a decorative
tassel 217. FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 show pivot foot and anchor foot sole
spike arrangements, respectively, and either of these soles could
be incorporated into the present invention shoe 200 of FIG. 4.
However, in FIG. 4, a side view of sole 205 is presented, and this
sole 205 is shown in its bottom view in FIG. 5.
[0064] Referring to both FIGS. 4 and 5, wherein identical parts may
be identically numbered, the toe or forward area 209 of the sole
205 includes a plurality of spikes that are collectively in the
form of a repeating parallel arcuate pattern. These include spikes
such as spikes 219, 221, 223, 225 and 227. Additionally, there are
three symmetrical arc spikes, such as spike 237, that form a broken
circle around button spike 235. They act as a set of pivoting
spikes of the toe area of the back foot during a batting or golf
swing, or other pivot motion. Middle section 211 is a smooth area
that may preferably be stretchable. Heel area 207 includes a
plurality of V-shaped spikes 229, 231 and 233.
[0065] FIG. 6 shows the present invention opposite foot sole 251
and this has no arc spikes as it is intended for a forward or
anchoring foot during a pivot motion. It includes a forward area
259 with V-shaped spikes 269, 271, 273, 275, and 277. There is a
middle section 261 and a heel area 257 similar to those shown in
FIG. 7. Heel area 257 has V-shaped spikes 279, 281 and 283. A pair
of sports shoes of the type shown in FIG. 4 may have diverse soles,
such as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, so that one sole acts as an anchor
and one sole acts as a pivot, for enhanced pivot motion
activities
[0066] FIG. 7 shows a side view of another preferred embodiment
sports shoe 400 with sole 405 and conventional string tie shoe top
413 with decorative areas such as front 415 and rear 401. FIG. 8
and FIG. 9 show pivot foot and anchor foot sole spike arrangements,
respectively, and either of these soles could be incorporated into
the present invention sports shoe 400 of FIG. 7. However, in FIG.
7, a side view of sole 405 is presented, and this sole 405 is shown
in its bottom view in FIG. 8.
[0067] Referring to both FIGS. 7 and 8, wherein identical parts may
be identically numbered, the toe or forward area 409 of the sole
405 includes a plurality of spikes that are collectively in the
form of a repeating parallel sinusoidal pattern. These include
spikes such as spikes 419, 421, 423, 425 and 427. Additionally,
there is a circular spike 435. They act as a set of pivoting spikes
of the toe area of the backward foot (pivot foot) during a golf
swing. Middle section 411 is a smooth area that may preferably be
stretchable. Heel area 407 includes a plurality of V-shaped spikes
429, 431 and 433.
[0068] FIG. 9 shows the opposite foot present invention sole 451,
and this has no arc or circular spikes, as it is intended for a
forward or anchoring foot during a pivot motion. It includes a
forward area 459 with V-shaped spikes 469, 471, 473, 475, and 477.
There is a middle section 461 and a heel area 457 similar to those
shown in FIG. 8. Heel area 457 has V-shaped spikes 479, 481 and
483. A pair of sport shoes of the type shown in FIG. 7 may have
diverse soles, such as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, so that one sole
acts as an anchor and one sole acts as a pivot, for enhanced pivot
motion activities.
[0069] FIG. 10 shows a side view another preferred embodiment
sports shoe 500 with shoe top component 515 and lace area 513. FIG.
11 and FIG. 12 show pivot foot and anchor foot sole spike
arrangements, respectively, and either of these soles could be
incorporated into the present invention overshoe 500 of FIG. 10.
However, in FIG. 10, a side view of sole 505 is presented, and this
sole 505 is shown in its bottom view in FIG. 11.
[0070] Referring to both FIGS. 10 and 11, wherein identical parts
may be identically numbered, the toe or forward area 509 of the
sole 505 includes a plurality of spikes that are in different
forms, including X-shaped, V-shaped and linear. These include
spikes such as V-shaped spike 525, X-spike 519 and linear spikes
521, 523 and 527. Middle section 511 is a smooth area that may
preferably be stretchable. Heel area 507 includes a linear spike
529, an X-shaped spike 531 and a V-shaped spike 533.
[0071] FIG. 12 shows the present invention opposite foot sole 551,
and this has a circular spike 577, as it is intended for a pivoting
foot during a pivoting motion. Forward area 541 includes V-shaped
spikes 569 and 575, dogleg-shaped spikes 571 and 579 and V-shaped
spikes 573 and 581. There is a middle section 561 and a heel area
557 similar to those shown in FIG. 14. Heel area 557 has a V-shaped
spike 583, an X-shaped spike 587 and linear spikes 559 and 583. a
pair of sport shoes of the type shown in FIG. 10 may have diverse
soles, such as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, so that one sole acts as
an anchor and one sole acts as a pivot, for enhanced pivot motion
activities.
[0072] Although particular embodiments of the invention have been
described in detail herein with reference to the accompanying
drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited
to those particular embodiments, and that various changes and
modifications may be effected therein by one skilled in the art
without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention as
defined in the appended claims. As examples, the shoe may be split
laterally and/or horizontally in one or more places and may be
connected by stretchable material. The shoe top may include a mesh,
fabric, synthetic or rubber component to enclose any open space, or
any of these may be used on or over stretchable material to enhance
wearability and/or design. The shoe top toe component or heel
component may be closed, partially open, or open. The sole piece or
pieces of the overshoe may be reinforced with bracing material,
e.g., at the heel area or the toe area to increase walking and
other functional stability. The shoe sole interior may have a grid
or other traction enhancement features to assist the grip of,
and/or massage or relax, the user foot within the shoe. The shoe
sole may include energy absorbing layer(s) and/or materials in the
overall structure. The shoe may have a pull tab or pull loop at the
top of the heel to assist in putting the shoe on and removing
it.
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