Multipurpose traction device

Abstract

A multipurpose traction device comprises a stud having a circular base portion, and an inverted frustro-conical upper portion mounted atop the circular base portion.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A multipurpose traction device comprising: 
 a stud having a circular base portion; and    an inverted frustro-conical upper portion mounted atop the circular base portion.    
     
     
         2 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 1 , wherein the circular base portion of the stud is attached to a foot platform.  
     
     
         3 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of studs.  
     
     
         4 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 2 , wherein the foot platform is a bicycle pedal.  
     
     
         5 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 2 , wherein the foot platform is a ladder rung.  
     
     
         6 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 1 , comprising a plurality of studs.  
     
     
         7 . A sportsboard traction device, comprising: 
 a board having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface being adapted for movement over a surface; and    a plurality of studs disposed on the top surface of the board, wherein each stud comprises an upper, inverted frustro-conical portion mounted on a circular base portion, and wherein the base portions of the plurality of studs are attached to the top surface of the board.    
     
     
         8 . The sportsboard traction device of  claim 7 , further comprising: 
 two bindings positioned in spaced relation on the top surface of the sportsboard; and    a plurality of studs disposed between the bindings.    
     
     
         9 . The sportsboard traction device of  claim 7 , wherein the board is constructed and configured for movement over snow.  
     
     
         10 . The sportsboard traction device of  claim 7 , wherein the board is constructed and configured for movement over a hard surface.  
     
     
         11 . The sportsboard traction device of  claim 7 , wherein the board is constructed and configured for movement over water.  
     
     
         12 . A multipurpose traction device comprising: 
 a pad comprising an upper surface and a lower surface;    a stud having a circular base portion mounted to the upper surface of the pad; and    an upper, inverted frustro-conical portion mounted on atop the circular base portion of the stud.    
     
     
         13 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 12 , further comprising a foot platform, comprising a top and a bottom, wherein the lower surface of the pad is attached to the top of the foot platform.  
     
     
         14 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 13 , wherein the foot platform comprises a sportsboard.  
     
     
         15 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 13 , wherein the pad is attached to the foot platform with an adjustable mechanism.  
     
     
         16 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 15 , wherein the adjustable mechanism is hook and loop material.  
     
     
         17 . The multipurpose traction device of  claim 15 , wherein the adjustable mechanism is a removable adhesive.