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Sole structure for article of footwear

US11096443B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jeremy L. Connell · Hillsboro, US
Karen S. Dimoff · Portland, US
Stefan E. Guest · Portland, US
Charlie Keller · Beaverton, US
Troy C. Lindner · Portland, US
Geng Luo · Portland, US
Tetsuya T. Minami · Portland, US
Jonathan Rasca · McKinney, US
Adam Thuss · Portland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2019
Grant date	Aug 24, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 17, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA43B23/0245
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first plate having a first surface. The first plate includes a forefoot region at an anterior end, a heel region at a posterior end, and a mid-foot region. The sole structure further includes a second plate having a second surface opposing the first surface of the first plate. The second plate has a first end attached to the forefoot region of the first plate and a second end that is spaced apart from the first surface of the first plate. A cushion is disposed between the first plate and the second plate and has a first side attached to the first surface of the first plate and a second side attached to the second surface of second plate. The cushion extends continuously from a medial side of the sole structure to a lateral side of the sole structure.

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