Article of footwear having a cushioning sole
US7565754B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/206
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is generally directed to a sole for an article of footwear. The sole generally defining a heel region, a forefoot region and an arch region that is disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole has a foot support extending from the heel region to the forefoot region, with a shank plate coupled to a lower surface of the foot support. The sole further includes a lateral heel piece and a medial heel piece, such that at least one of the medial or lateral heel pieces includes a plurality of tubes. A heel outsole is coupled to at least one of said medial or lateral heel pieces.
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