Article of footwear with heel cushioning system
US8181364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B21/32
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear with a heel cushioning system is disclosed. The heel cushioning system includes a sole, a curved plate and tread members. The tread members may lift a heel portion of a sole above a ground surface. The curved plate may deflect when a force is applied to the sole.
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