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Article of footwear with a sole structure having fluid-filled support elements

US8302234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

David A. Goodwin · Portland, US
Gerald Edwin Crowley · Beaverton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 17, 2009
Grant date	Nov 6, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 18, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29D35/148
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.

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