Footwear with dual shanks
US11122864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/0265
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Footwear for covering a foot of a wearer includes an outsole configured for supporting the foot of the wearer, an upper secured to the outsole and configured for covering the foot of the wearer, an insole located above the outsole within the upper, a midsole located above the outsole and below the insole and first and second laterally adjacent shanks located above the outsole and below the insole. The first shank angles forward and outward from the heel portion to a lateral side of the middle portion and the second shank angles forward and outward from the heel portion to a medial side of the middle portion to form an acute angle therebetween and provide balance and torsional stability for sides of the wearer's foot.
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