Article of footwear with plate dividing a support column
US7493708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/181
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole secured to the upper, and a support assembly secured to the midsole. The support assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of elastomeric support columns secured to the top plate and the bottom plate. The bottom plate extends through at least one of the support columns such that at least a portion of the respective support column extends outwardly from the bottom plate. An outsole is secured to the bottom plate.
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