Footwear with heel contact member
US10441021B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B21/32
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A footwear device is provided having a deformable heel contact member. The heel contact member extends above a top portion of the footwear's sole and deforms into a cavity formed in the sole when the user's heel applies a force against the heel contact member. The heel contact member is resilient and returns to its original shape when the force against the heel contact member is eliminated. The heel contact member is particularly well suited to reduce heel slap of open heeled footwear.
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