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Shoe having individual particles bonded to its bottom surface

US10306945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2018
Grant dateJun 4, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B37/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a shoe that includes: a bottom surface that is adjacent to the ground in normal use; a sole that forms at least a portion of the bottom surface; an upper portion extending above the sole; and individual particles bonded to the bottom surface of the shoe. The individual particles include at least one of corn husk, hemp or a natural plant material that has been ground into the individual particles.

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