Sole construction for an athletic shoe
US7579055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1386
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear including an upper and a sole, which has an outsole for directly contacting a ground surface, and at least one element compression molded with the outsole. The at least one element is formed from a first material including at least 45% ethylene vinyl acetate, approximately 30% polyene elastomer, and approximately 20% synthetic rubber. A second material of the outsole is compatible for compression molding with the at least one element, and is less hard and less dense than the at least one element.
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