Method and apparatus for dynamically altering a height of a sole assembly
US10426221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/188
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for dynamically altering a height of a sole assembly of an article of footwear uses an actuator having a retraction assembly and a traction assembly. A wedge is moved to different positions within a groove formed in the sole assembly. A user evaluates the performance of the footwear with the wedge at different positions while performing an activity. The user evaluations help determine an optimal height of the sole assembly.
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