Sole for a shoe

US11986047B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• adidas AG · DE

Inventors

• John Whiteman · Nuremberg, DE
• Paul Leonard Michael Smith · Herzogenaurach, DE
• Angus Wardlaw · Nuremberg, DE
• Heiko Schlarb · Herzogenaurach, DE
• James Tarrier · Nuremberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 4, 2022
• Grant date: May 21, 2024
• Expiry date: Aug 4, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A43B13/188
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Improved soles for shoes, in particular for sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided, said sole having a cushioning element that includes randomly arranged particles of an expanded material and a control element. The control element is free from expanded material and reduces the shearing motions in a first region of the cushioning element compared to shearing motions in a second region of the cushioning element.