Articles of footwear and sole structures for articles of footwear
US10959488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B3/0042
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Sole structures (e.g., midsoles and/or outsoles) and articles of footwear include heel-supporting areas and/or forefoot-supporting areas that include a central area (e.g., a central recessed area) and a plurality of surrounding rings. Additionally or alternatively, the sole structures (e.g., midsoles and/or outsoles) may include bands of material defined by recessed grooves to provide a bumpstop type impact-force attenuating structure.
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