Locking midsole and insole assembly
US10172414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B17/12
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A footwear item includes an insole, an outsole, and a midsole. The insole includes an insole top surface, an insole bottom surface, and an insole sidewall. The outsole includes an outsole top surface and an outsole bottom surface. The midsole is positioned between the insole and the outsole. The midsole is configured to nest onto the top surface of the outsole. In at least the heel region, the midsole includes a strobel upper surface and a strobel sidewall configured to nestingly receive a heel region of the insole. In addition, an interface between the strobel upper surface and the strobel sidewall includes a fillet region configured to support and reduce lateral-medial movement of the insole relative to the midsole.
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