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Article of footwear with cleated sole assembly

US8056267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36References

20Claims

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Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

Perry W. Auger · Tigard, US
Daniel Peter · Köniz, CH
Sergio Cavaliere · Venezia, IT

Key dates

Filing date	May 30, 2008
Grant date	Nov 15, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 15, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA43C15/162
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a sole plate having a lower surface, and a plurality of cleats extending downwardly from the lower surface. Each cleat has a central recess formed therein, a core formed of a first material, and an outer layer on the core and formed of a second material that is softer than the first material.

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