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Foot support systems including fluid movement controllers

US11523657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

Devin Bailly · Portland, US
Levi J. Patton · Portland, US
Adam Vollmer · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 19, 2020
Grant date	Dec 13, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 2, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16K31/52416
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Foot support systems include a fluid flow control system that facilitates movement of fluid into, out of, and/or within a sole structure and/or article of footwear, e.g., to change and/or control pressure in fluid filled bladder(s). The fluid flow control system includes: (a) a manifold body defining an internal chamber; (b) at least a first port in fluid communication with the internal chamber; (c) at least a first valve (including a first valve activator) controlling fluid flow through the first port; and (d) a movable cam at least partially within the internal chamber. Valve activator surface(s) on the cam interact with the valve activator(s) to selectively open and close valve(s) based on cam positioning.

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