Shoe with lateral support member
US5852887A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/141
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shoe of the present invention comprises a sole, an upper secured to the sole, and a lateral support member. The sole includes an outsole and a midsole. At least a portion of the midsole overlies at least a portion of the outsole. The lateral support member is positioned generally between the midsole and outsole. The lateral support member includes a transverse portion and an upstanding portion. The transverse portion comprises an inner section spaced laterally from the upstanding portion and a ramped section between the inner section and the upstanding portion. The transverse portion extends laterally relative to the midsole from an area generally adjacent a first side of the midsole toward an opposite second side of the midsole. The ramped section inclines upwardly from a bottom section of the upstanding portion toward the inner section of the transverse portion. The upstanding portion is connected to and extends upwardly from the ramped portion adjacent the first side of the midsole. The inner section, ramped section, and upstanding portion are configured so that movement of the inner section from an up position to a down position effectuates movement of a top section of the up…
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