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Gaithersburg, MD, United States of America

Softspikes, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 54

% Expired Patents = 11.1

EPO Patents = 4

Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 1,171

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12 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Faris W McMullin (40 out of 54 patents)

Luke William Michas (5 out of 29 patents)

John T Hohman (5 out of 8 patents)

4. Joseph P Zeller (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Ernie L Deacon (4 out of 8 patents)

6. Faris W Mc Mullin (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Rand J Krikorian (2 out of 8 patents)

8. John Robert Burt (2 out of 17 patents)

9. Paul Andrew Kelly (1 out of 15 patents)

10. John J Curley (1 out of 11 patents)

11. Lee Paul Shuttleworth (1 out of 18 patents)

12. Nathan R Spencer (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Faris Mcmullin (0 patent)

Core Competencies:

Athletic Shoe Cleat

Dynamic Traction

Studded Footwear

Golf Club Grip

Footwear Cleat

Spike Design

Traction Elements

Quick Release

Indexable Cleat

Eccentric Cleat

Winter Golf Spikes

Pyramid Ridge Spike

54 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8245422 - Athletic shoe cleat with dynamic traction and method of making and using same (2012-08-21),

2. 8201348 - Studded footwear (2012-06-19),

3. 8191286 - Traction cleat system for an athletic shoe (2012-06-05),

4. D631240 - Athletic shoe cleat (2011-01-25),

5. D630695 - Golf club grip (2011-01-11),

6. D630694 - Golf club grip (2011-01-11),

7. D630693 - Golf club grip (2011-01-11),

8. D630692 - Golf club grip (2011-01-11),

9. D630691 - Golf club grip (2011-01-11),

10. 7647711 - Footwear cleat with inward traction elements (2010-01-19),

11. D592391 - Footwear cleat with dynamic and static traction elements (2009-05-19),

12. 7398610 - Footwear cleat with blade-like traction elements (2008-07-15),

13. D553336 - Footwear cleat (2007-10-23),

14. 7086182 - Golf shoe cleat (2006-08-08),

15. D522220 - Footwear cleat with blade-like traction elements (2006-06-06),

Softspikes, Inc., based in Gaithersburg, MD, specializes in innovative solutions for athletic footwear, particularly in the realm of traction technology. The company is renowned for its development of advanced cleat systems that enhance performance across various sports, including golf. Their expertise encompasses dynamic traction elements, studded footwear designs, and quick-release mechanisms, all aimed at improving grip and stability. Softspikes continues to lead in the evolution of footwear technology, focusing on enhancing the athletic experience through superior design and functionality.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Softspikes, Inc.

54 Patents

#7 in Gaithersburg, MD

#72 in Maryland

#6,549 in US

#13,100 in the World

Gaithersburg, MD, United States of America

Softspikes, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,171

12 inventors:

Faris W McMullin (40 out of 54 patents)

Luke William Michas (5 out of 29 patents)

John T Hohman (5 out of 8 patents)

4. Joseph P Zeller (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Ernie L Deacon (4 out of 8 patents)

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