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US20050193595A1
US20050193595A1 US10/900,217 US90021704A US2005193595A1 US 20050193595 A1 US20050193595 A1 US 20050193595A1 US 90021704 A US90021704 A US 90021704A US 2005193595 A1 US2005193595 A1 US 2005193595A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B5/00—Footwear for sporting purposes
    • A43B5/02—Football boots or shoes, i.e. for soccer, football or rugby
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/02—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the material
    • A43B13/12—Soles with several layers of different materials
    • A43B13/125—Soles with several layers of different materials characterised by the midsole or middle layer
    • A43B13/127—Soles with several layers of different materials characterised by the midsole or middle layer the midsole being multilayer

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  • the human foot is unique and highly functional. Our main goal is to design shoes that work with the foot, not against it, to help athletes in all sports achieve their highest level of performance.
  • the Thoro-sole reduces the need of different shoes for each sport, by solving previous existing problems.
  • Spikes/Cleats attach to the inner plate(s) with a screw or lock system and are detachable.
  • Detachable Cleats/Spikes Shoes with studs that are designed to screw in or out so that they can be easily replaced. This allows player to use the optimal stud for different field conditions.
  • Sockliner A very soft foam insert that adds plenty of comfort and relieves cleat/spike pressure with lightweight cushioning.
  • Plate(s) provide stiffness and is used for soccer, football, and baseball cleats/spikes attachment. Plate(s) are injected, molded or poured.
  • Midsole Part of the shoe located between the upper and outsole. It provides the bed your foot rests on, cushioning the ride and cradling the foot.
  • BLOW MOLDED Manufacturing process where Urethane material is forced into a mold using high pressure.
  • Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) midsoles are die-cut.
  • Rubber Outsole Refers to the high traction sole used on court and general wear shoes.
  • AUTOCLAVE Rubber outsoles are usually cured in a press under high temperature and pressure conditions.

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Abstract

What is new is the innovation of attaching the spikes/cleats into the midsole and creating a multiple use shoe. By placing the cleat/spike attachment in the midsole this allows the shoe to be worn and played in without the spikes/cleats. Thereby, promoting the shoe as sport specific, versatile and casual.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The specialization of sport shoes i.e. football, soccer, baseball, and basketball has drawn the invention of a multiple sport shoe with a THORO SOLE.
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The human foot is unique and highly functional. Our main goal is to design shoes that work with the foot, not against it, to help athletes in all sports achieve their highest level of performance. The Thoro-sole reduces the need of different shoes for each sport, by solving previous existing problems.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
  • A. Bottom view where spikes protrude
  • B. Side view illustrating (1) Sockliner (2) Full length or Partial Plates (3) Midsole (4) Rubber Outsole
  • C. Rear view illustrating 1-4
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • A. Spikes/Cleats attach to the inner plate(s) with a screw or lock system and are detachable. Detachable Cleats/Spikes—Shoes with studs that are designed to screw in or out so that they can be easily replaced. This allows player to use the optimal stud for different field conditions.
  • B. (1) Sockliner—A very soft foam insert that adds plenty of comfort and relieves cleat/spike pressure with lightweight cushioning. (2) Plate(s) provide stiffness and is used for soccer, football, and baseball cleats/spikes attachment. Plate(s) are injected, molded or poured. (3) Midsole—Part of the shoe located between the upper and outsole. It provides the bed your foot rests on, cushioning the ride and cradling the foot. BLOW MOLDED—Manufacturing process where Urethane material is forced into a mold using high pressure. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) midsoles are die-cut. (4) Rubber Outsole—Refers to the high traction sole used on court and general wear shoes. AUTOCLAVE—Rubber outsoles are usually cured in a press under high temperature and pressure conditions.
  • C. Same as above

Claims (3)

1. I claim Thoro sole has the plate(s) located in the midsole for cleat/spike attachment and removal.
2. I claim the Thoro sole lightweight plate(s) may be adjusted as sport specific offering additional cleats/spikes.
3. I claim Thoro sole transforms into an athletic court shoe with adjustable plate(s) and spikes/cleats.
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US10/900,217 US20050193595A1 (en) 2004-03-03 2004-07-27 Thoro sole
US11/526,372 US20070017125A1 (en) 2004-07-27 2006-09-25 Cleat/spike insole shoe
US12/903,322 US20110252664A1 (en) 2004-07-27 2010-10-13 Cleat Spike Insole

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US20100257753A1 (en) * 2009-04-10 2010-10-14 Athletic Propulsion Labs, LLC Forefoot catapult for athletic shoes
US8752306B2 (en) 2009-04-10 2014-06-17 Athletic Propulsion Labs LLC Shoes, devices for shoes, and methods of using shoes
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US3526976A (en) * 1968-05-20 1970-09-08 Charles E Jacobs Interchangeable sports shoe
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US3738026A (en) * 1972-01-10 1973-06-12 Phillips F Inc Shoe outsole unit
US4246707A (en) * 1980-03-27 1981-01-27 Frank Pedersen Convertible overshoes
US4292746A (en) * 1979-04-25 1981-10-06 Delaney Glen J Light weight insulated athletic shoe
US4454664A (en) * 1983-01-17 1984-06-19 Macneil Arden B Adjustable-length, combined golf spike receptacles and receptacle anchoring devices
US4939851A (en) * 1989-01-03 1990-07-10 Omega Corporation Boat shoe
US5044096A (en) * 1989-02-17 1991-09-03 Pol Scarpe Sportive S.R.L. Sole structure for footwear
US5638615A (en) * 1994-05-25 1997-06-17 Korsen; David L. Shoe spike apparatus
US5659979A (en) * 1993-09-07 1997-08-26 Sileo; Steve Transparent footwear with interchangeable tongue and insole and kit therefore
US5848482A (en) * 1996-12-18 1998-12-15 Bathum; Dale Cleat assembly for shoes
US5870838A (en) * 1997-08-04 1999-02-16 Khayat; Renee. Retractable spike system for a footwear sole
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US3040449A (en) * 1961-02-23 1962-06-26 Fred C Phillips Fastening device for golf shoe spikes
US3337971A (en) * 1965-06-03 1967-08-29 Genesco Inc Golf shoe
US3526976A (en) * 1968-05-20 1970-09-08 Charles E Jacobs Interchangeable sports shoe
US3538628A (en) * 1968-09-23 1970-11-10 Lord Geller Federico & Partner Footwear
US3738026A (en) * 1972-01-10 1973-06-12 Phillips F Inc Shoe outsole unit
US4292746A (en) * 1979-04-25 1981-10-06 Delaney Glen J Light weight insulated athletic shoe
US4246707A (en) * 1980-03-27 1981-01-27 Frank Pedersen Convertible overshoes
US4454664A (en) * 1983-01-17 1984-06-19 Macneil Arden B Adjustable-length, combined golf spike receptacles and receptacle anchoring devices
US4939851A (en) * 1989-01-03 1990-07-10 Omega Corporation Boat shoe
US5044096A (en) * 1989-02-17 1991-09-03 Pol Scarpe Sportive S.R.L. Sole structure for footwear
US5044096B1 (en) * 1989-02-17 1998-12-29 Pol Scarpe Sportive Srl Sole structure for footwear
US5659979A (en) * 1993-09-07 1997-08-26 Sileo; Steve Transparent footwear with interchangeable tongue and insole and kit therefore
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