Patent ID: 9289032
Filing Date: 2016-03-22
CPC Classification: A43C

Claim Text:
1. A sole structure for an article of footwear including a cleat assembly, comprising: a cleat member including an extending portion, the extending portion having a first end fixed relative to the sole structure and a second end designed to move relative to the first end, wherein the extending portion is elastomeric; an actuating assembly including a pivot plate and an actuating member; the pivot plate including a first end portion and a second end portion; the actuating member attached to the first end portion the actuating member disposed within the extending portion and designed to elongate the extending portion by moving the second end of the extending portion away from the first end of the extending portion when force from a foot of a wearer actuates the actuating member; and wherein the pivot plate is configured to pivot about the second end portion of the pivot plate to transfer the force from the foot of the wearer to the extending portion.