Sole structure for a shoe
US7484317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/183
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sole structure is provided that can improve cushioning and bending properties of the sole heel portion. The sole assembly 1 is formed of an upper plate 2 disposed on the upper side of the heel portion H, a wavy lower plate 3 provided below the upper plate 2 in the heel portion H and having at least two convex portions 30, 31 that protrude downwardly and that are adapted to form voids C relative to the upper plate 2, and a plurality of outsole portions 51-55 that are divided in the longitudinal direction and that are attached to the lower surfaces of the convex portions 30, 31 of the lower plate 3.
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