Method of making and article of footwear formed with gas-filled pockets or chambers
US10645995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D35/142
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear is disclosed that includes a sole structure comprising a midsole and an outsole. The midsole has a plurality of midsole recesses formed in a bottom portion, and the outsole optionally defines a plurality of outsole recesses or other structures formed in a top portion thereof. The midsole recesses are formed to align with the outsole recesses to form a plurality of separately distinct fluid-filled chambers. Methods of designing such sole structures based on foot pressure data also are described.
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