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A removably attachable traction gear for the underside of footwear having two primary components: a retaining member and a receptacle. These two components respectively replace the common screw and threaded receptacle systems found in for affixing traction gear to the underside of shoes. A partial t

A removably attachable traction gear for the underside of footwear having two primary components: a retaining member and a receptacle. These two components respectively replace the common screw and threaded receptacle systems found in for affixing traction gear to the underside of shoes. A partial turn of the traction gear securely locks the gear into the receptacle. The retaining member has a three-extension design so as to make the traction gear resistant to lateral forces applied to the ground-engaging end of the cleat. Locking is achieved through use of cantilevered fingers which press in during installation of the retaining member, and which spring back out to lock with mated indentations in the extensions. During installation a dome containing insole material is compressed. Unlocking is achieved through reverse turning the retaining member to force the springs back in, and removal is aided through re-expansion of the dome. In a preferred form, the invention is utilized to attach athletic cleats to a sport shoe.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A connector system comprising:a connector receptacle having an opening and a connector engaging structure; anda removably attachable connector havinga retaining member that is insertable into the receptacle opening, the retaining member having a bottom portion and a top p

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A connector system comprising:a connector receptacle having an opening and a connector engaging structure; anda removably attachable connector havinga retaining member that is insertable into the receptacle opening, the retaining member having a bottom portion and a top portion from which at least three extensions project, the extensions being adapted to cooperate with the connector engaging structure to securely attach the connector to the receptacle, anda plurality of dust covers located in the bottom portion of the retaining member, each dust cover being located between two adjacent extensions such that when the connector is securely attached to the receptacle, the dust covers fit snugly within the receptacle opening.