Articles of footwear with support structures
US12324477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/18
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear includes an upper coupled with a sole structure that defines a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The sole structure includes an upper midsole cushioning member, a lower midsole cushioning member, an outsole coupled to a bottom surface of the lower midsole cushioning member, and a plate positioned between the upper midsole cushioning member and the lower midsole cushioning member. The plate includes a toe segment that extends through the forefoot region, the toe segment defining a first concave curved portion that extends downward from a distal end to a first inflection point disposed within the midfoot region. The plate further includes a middle segment defining a second concave curved portion that extends upward from the first inflection point and toward the heel region before transitioning to a convex curved portion at a second inflection point in the midfoot or heel region.
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