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Article of footwear with support assemblies

US8087187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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51References

23Claims

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Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael A. Aveni · Lake Oswego, US
Thomas McGuirk · Lake Oswego, US
Danielle L. Taylor · Portland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 6, 2008
Grant date	Jan 3, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 2, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA43B13/20
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 top plate, a bottom plate positioned below the top plate, and a plurality of support assemblies extending between the upper plate and the midsole. Each support assembly includes a fluid-filled bladder and a retaining member surrounding the fluid-filled bladder.

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