Medially-located lateral footwear stabilizer
US11641906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/141
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sole structure for an article of footwear. The sole structure includes at least one support plate located on an underside of a midsole on a medial forefoot side of the midsole and extending from a medial edge of the midsole to at least a longitudinal center line of the midsole, wherein a lateral edge of the plate is located medially of the lateral edge of the midsole. The support plate may contain at least one sipe or groove extending laterally across the midsole to provide flexibility in a forefoot-to-heel direction of the midsole. The support plate may contain at least one rail.
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