Footwear with heel contact member
US11234479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2040 |
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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