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  Transicleat - convertible athletic shoeUSPTO Application #: 20070056190Title: Transicleat - convertible athletic shoe Abstract: The Transicleat relates generally to an athletic shoe and more particularly to an athletic shoe that converts from an ordinary running shoe to an athletic shoe with removable cleats. It is an athletic shoe comprising a sole that is convertible and may be applied to a variety of athletic shoe configurations and uses including, but not limited to, basketball, tennis, running, and walking. Then by installing the removable cleats into the soles of the shoes, they may be applied to other sports such as baseball, soccer, golf, and football that require the increased traction of cleats. The Transicleat also describes an upper part of the shoe that is secured to the wearer's foot by a closure system which typically includes a lacing means, buckles, or hook and loop-type fasteners. In addition to conventional shoelaces, the Transicleat has one or more straps having sticky cloth surfaces including two component fabrics of different composition adapted to stick together in the nature of the material sold under the trademark VELCRO. Finally, the shoelaces are covered with a VELCRO-type flap that serves the dual purposes of hiding the shoelaces from view and, when fastened, secures the shoe on the foot of the wearer whether or not the shoelaces are tied. (end of abstract)
Agent: Jimmy J. Seals - Meridian, MS, US Inventor: Jimmy J. Seals USPTO Applicaton #: 20070056190 - Class: 036114000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Boots, Shoes, And Leggings, Boots And Shoes, Occupational Or Athletic Shoe (e.g., Roof Climbing, Gardening, Etc.), Athletic Shoe Or Attachment Therefor The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070056190. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable REFERENCE TO A SEQUENTIAL LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPACT DISK [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Field of the Invention [0005] The present invention relates generally to an athletic shoe and more particularly to an athletic shoe that converts from an ordinary running shoe to an athletic shoe with removable cleats. [0006] 2. Description of the Related Art [0007] Increased attention has been given to the development of athletic footwear because of people's renewed interest in physical activity and celebrity endorsement of athletic footwear products. Many of the recent developments in athletic footwear relate to the fit, function, or weight of the shoe. It is well known that modern shoes of the athletic type are made in many designs and shapes. There are tennis shoes, golf shoes, running shoes, jogging shoes, walking shoes, basketball shoes, soccer shoes, football shoes, and baseball shoes, among many other types. [0008] Typically, an athletic shoe includes an upper and a sole. The upper is that part of the shoe that covers and protects the heel, instep, toe, top, and side portions of the foot. The upper is secured to the wearer's foot by a closure system which typically includes a lacing means, buckles, or hook and loop-type fasteners. The closure system of the upper is conventionally positioned above the instep portion of the foot to allow easy donning and doffing of the shoe. [0009] The sole of an athletic shoe includes an insole, a midsole, and an outsole. The insole (or insole board) lies next to the foot under a sock liner. The insole is the foundation of the shoe to which the upper is lasted and the sole attached. The midsole lies between the insole and the outsole. The primary function of the midsole is to provide cushioning to the wearer's foot, specifically in the heel and forefoot regions. The midsole may be formed in one or more pieces and often includes a wedge or cushioning insert disposed beneath the heel of the wearer to effectively increase the amount of cushioning. A mechanism for stabilizing the heel of the foot may also be incorporated into the midsole. The outsole is that part of the shoe which comes into direct contact with the ground. The outsole is commonly molded from an abrasive resistant material such as rubber. [0010] The upper and sole components of the athletic shoe of the Transicleat are doubly efficient in that they may be applied to a variety of athletic shoe configurations and uses including, but not limited to, basketball shoes, tennis shoes, running shoes, and walking shoes. Then by installing the removable cleats into the soles of the shoes, they may be applied to other sports such as baseball, soccer, golf, and football that require the increased traction of cleats. [0011] The following prior art patents were reviewed, extracted, and benchmarked in the preparation of the present patent application: [0012] 1. U.S. Pat No. 6,557,274, Athletic Shoe Construction, May 6, 2003 by Paul E. Litchfield, et al. [0013] 2. U.S. Pat. No. 4,890,397, Shoe for Sports Involving Running, Jan. 2, 1990 by Masasuke Harada, et al. [0014] 3. U.S. Pat. No. 4,745,693, Shoe with Detachable Sole and Heel, May 24, 1988 by Randy N. Brown. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0015] In accordance with the objectives and purposes of the present invention as embodied and described herein, the Transicleat is a supportive, lightweight athletic shoe for use in sports that includes a sole into which removable cleats can be installed. In addition to conventional shoelaces, the Transicleat has one or more straps having sticky cloth surfaces including two component fabrics of different composition adapted to stick together in the nature of the material sold under the trademark VELCRO. The strap is passed through an eyelet connected to one side of the shoe, folded back upon itself, pulled tight, and held together by means of the sticky cloth surfaces. The shoelaces are covered with a VELCRO-type flap that serves the dual purposes of hiding the shoelaces from view and, when fastened, secures the shoe on the foot of the wearer whether or not the shoelaces are tied. [0016] In one aspect, the Transicleat is an athletic shoe that includes an upper with three components. All three components of the upper involve the closure system that typically includes a lacing means, buckles, or hook and loop-type fasteners. The closure system of the upper is conventionally positioned above the instep portion of the foot to allow easy donning and doffing of the shoe. The first component would be comprised of laces exactly as are typical of conventional athletic shoes. The second component of the present invention would be comprised of one or more straps having sticky cloth surfaces including two component fabrics of different composition adapted to stick together in the nature of the material sold under the trademark VELCRO. The third component of the upper shoe is a flap that covers the laces and is comprised of VELCRO-type material that serves the dual purposes of hiding the shoelaces from view and, when closed and fastened, secures the shoe on the foot of the wearer whether or not the shoelaces are tied. [0017] In another aspect, the present invention is an athletic shoe comprising a sole that is convertible and may be applied to a variety of athletic shoe configurations and uses including, but not limited to, basketball shoes, tennis shoes, running shoes, and walking shoes. Then by installing the removable cleats into the soles of the shoes, they may be applied to other sports such as baseball, soccer, golf, and football that require the increased traction of cleats. [0018] In still another aspect of the invention, the sole includes a forefoot component that includes a cushioning material and an abrasive resistant material and a heel component that includes a cushioning material and an abrasive resistant material. The sole also includes an arch region that includes a rigid arch support positioned beneath the arch of the wearer and extending from the lateral edge of the shoe to the medial edge of the shoe. The arch is positioned between the forefoot component and the heel component such that the arch region is devoid of either the cushioning material or the abrasive resistant material of the sole. The arch support may have a variety of thicknesses and may be formed from a number of materials such as a composite formed from carbon and glass that is then coated with an epoxy resin. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS Continue reading... Full patent description for Transicleat - convertible athletic shoe Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Transicleat - convertible athletic shoe patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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