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3 Patent Summary Sheet

Instructions
In your engineering notebook or on the attached form document each patent you find related to
the major project problem you have identified.

Source (APA format):

Latto, N. M. (1975). U.S. Patent No. US3866339A. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office.
Patent Number:
US3866339A

Patent Summary:
Summarize the patent in your own words. Highlight the key pieces of information, including
features and benefits.
The patent was made for golfers that want to use their regular everyday shoes and convert
them into golf shoes. This patent includes a sole and plate that will provide spikes and extra
traction for golf players. The removable sole and plate allow for the shoes to easily be
converted back and forth from golf to regular shoes.

Patent Critique:
How does the patented item solve or attempt to solve your problem or a similar one? What are
some good and bad attributes of the item? What unique aspect does the patent add to your
overall research?
This relates to our problem because it uses the same shoe for multiple activities, cutting
down on the extra shoes that people purchase but use on occasion. This patent is similar to
the idea we had to solve the problem by creating attachments and can help us design a
similar product.
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