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Sole member for an article of footwear

US10165824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16References

24Claims

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Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

Perry W. Auger · Tigard, US
Andrew Caine · Portland, US
Sergio Cavaliere · Venezia, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 8, 2016
Grant date	Jan 1, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 9, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA43B23/222
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sole member for an article of footwear includes a composite sole structure and a reinforcing member. The sole structure may comprise two layers of woven composite material. The two layers have substantially similar woven patterns. The sole structure includes bulging portions with centrally recessed portions. The reinforcing member fits into channels associated with the bulging portions.

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