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Multi-density shoe sole

US5025573A · kind A · utility

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40Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 1986
Grant dateJun 25, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B13/188
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A composite shoe bottom is disclosed comprising a lower layer of firm material and an upper softer layer superposed thereon. Each layer has an upper contoured surface such that the total compressibility of the shoe bottom, as determined by the relative thicknesses of the layers, is predetermined and differs along the surface. The upper layer has an uppermost surface which is shaped to fit against and be complemental to the bottom of the foot of a wearer.

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