Sole structure with overmolded cleats
US11547180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C15/165
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a plate made of a polymeric material and a plurality of cleats each made of a metallic material. Each of the cleats is overmolded onto the plate. Each of the cleats includes an internal portion and an external portion coupled to the internal portion. The external portion is disposed outside the plate. The internal portion is disposed inside the plate. The internal portion includes a lattice framework. The lattice framework defines a plurality of holes. The plate partly extends through the holes of the lattice framework to secure the plurality of cleats to the plate.
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