Traction enhancing articles of manufacture

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1997-10-22

1998-11-17

Kavanaugh, Ted

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Antislipping devices

String type

152208, 280809, 280 113, 2160, A43C 1500, B60C 1100, A63C 1100

Patent

active

058360913

ABSTRACT:
An improved traction enhancing article is provided which is applicable to many different items such as shoes, skateboards, snowboards and the like. The traction enhancing article has a plurality of regularly spaced cleats embedded in a flexible base which, in at least one embodiment, has an adhesive backing allowing it to be removably secured to a variety of different items. The cleats are preferably formed of aluminum and have a hexagonal base which tapers to a rounded top. Both sides of the surface are roughened to enhance traction and to ensure the cleat remains embedded in the base even under extreme stress conditions.

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