Boots – shoes – and leggings – Boots and shoes – Shoe attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Patterson, M. D. (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Boots and shoes
Shoe attachment
C036S06700D
Reexamination Certificate
active
06941684
ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear provided with snap-fit replaceable ground-engaging members, particularly snap-fit tips, and a kit and method for altering ground-engaging characteristics of an article of footwear such as an athletic shoe. An article of footwear according to the present invention includes a sole (and/or a footplate) having at least one ground-engaging member in snap-fit engagement therewith. In particular, the ground-engaging member is engageable under the application of a non-rotational force (especially a manual force). According to one aspect of the present invention, a clearly discernible feedback (especially an audible feedback, such as a click or a snapping sound) is provided to clearly indicate engagement between the ground-engaging member and the sole.
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Patterson M. D.
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