Shoe with tunable cushioning system
US6983553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B23/24
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention is directed to cushioning systems for athletic shoes that can be adjusted by a wearer. The systems include one or more cushioning inserts having anisotropic properties and are lockable in place in the shoe sole. The systems may also include structural support elements that provide additional stability and support to the wearer's foot. The wearer can adjust the degree of cushioning by rotating the insert within the shoe. The wearer can also remove the insert and replace the insert with a new and/or different insert.
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