MICHAEL WILLIAM COOK, JR
Pilots at Bald Eagle Ct, Fairbanks, AK
License number
Alaska A5117145
Issued Date
Jul 2014
Expiration Date
Jul 2015
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
2690 Bald Eagle Ct APT A, Fairbanks, AK 99705
Professional information
Traction Enhancing Articles Of Manufacture
US Patent:
5836091, Nov 17, 1998
Filed:
Oct 22, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/956493
Inventors:
Michael H. Cook - Fairbanks AK
International Classification:
A43C 1500, B60C 1100, A63C 1100
US Classification:
36 59R
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.