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Article of footwear including a reflective outsole

US7814687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2007
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B5/004
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear including a reflective outsole is disclosed. The article of footwear has an outsole including a reflective device that covers one or several portions of the outsole. The reflective device is composed of a thin and flexible material that does interfere with the natural flexibility of the outsole. The reflective device may extend over a substantial majority of a lower surface of the outsole, including a portion of the outer periphery of the outsole.

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