Patent ID: 8109016
Filing Date: 2012-02-07
Classification: A43B,A43C

Abstract:
1. An adjustable golf cleat assembly configured for integrating with a golf shoe, comprising: a receptacle configured for being fixedly attached to a sole of a golf shoe and defining a recess having an inner surface defining a non-circular shape and a longitudinally extending post disposed within said recess, said post having external threads thereon; and a cleat having a gripping portion for providing traction and an attachment portion extending from said gripping portion, said attachment portion having a non-circular shape outer surface substantially matching the non-circular shape of said inner surface of said recess and further defining an inner recess having internal threads disposed therein for engaging with said external threads of said receptacle; whereby rotation of said cleat relative to said receptacle longitudinally moves said gripping portion relative to said receptacle and whereby engagement between said non-circular shape of said inner surface of said recess and said outer surface of said attachment portion maintains a relative position of said cleat and said receptacle.