Article of footwear with a midsole assembly having a perimeter bladder element, a method of manufacturing and a mold assembly for same
US10070690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D35/122
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear has a midsole assembly that includes a fluid-filled bladder element having a substantially arc-shaped heel portion and having a lateral arm portion and a medial arm portion spaced from the lateral arm portion. Each of the arm portions extend from the heel portion. The bladder element is configured to be positioned with the heel portion in the heel region of midsole assembly, and the arm portions extending from the heel region to a forefoot region along a peripheral region. A method of manufacturing and a mold assembly for such an article of footwear are provided.
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