Patent 7194826 was granted and assigned to Nike, Inc. on March, 2007 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a sole, and at least one cleat assembly pivotally connected to the sole such that a medial portion and a lateral portion of the cleat assembly can move upwardly and downwardly with respect to the sole. An upper may be secured to the sole structure to form an article of footwear.