Protective cage for footwear bladder
US6944973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/206
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective cage for footwear bladders is disclosed. The protective cage includes a cage base and a plurality of support members that extend outwardly from the cage base. The support members extend across the side wall of the bladder to protect the device from abrasion and to prevent fatigue. The use of the support members, which selectively bend and buckle under loaded conditions, control the amount of perimeter deflection of the bladder, while allowing for complete deflection at the center of the bladder.
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