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Article of footwear with vertical grooves

US8479417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2011
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B13/181
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear with a sole that includes a plurality of vertical grooves is disclosed. The plurality of vertical grooves may be disposed on a sidewall and a lower portion of the sole. The vertical grooves can facilitate twisting of the sole.

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