Midsole stabilizer for the heel
US5353526A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/17
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A heel stabilizer is provided for the midsole of a shock absorbing sole in footwear. The stabilizer may be provided on a side of a shoe or may surround the entire heel area of the shoe. A stabilizer which surrounds the heel area may be formed as a single piece which wraps around the heel area or may be formed of several pieces joined to form a frame. The stabilizer includes cells when viewed in vertical cross section which provide lightweight, stable cushioning to the foot along the periphery of the midsole. The cells may take a variety of geometric configurations.
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