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Chassis construction for an article of footwear

US6954998B1 · kind B1 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 2, 2000
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B13/16
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear including a sole with a chassis constructed to provide, in a pre-selected manner, comfort, flexibility, support, and power transfer by varying the configuration, thickness, and/or material of the chassis in various areas of the chassis, thereby providing for varying degrees of stiffness in the footwear.

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