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Article of footwear having a support structure

US8621767B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2009
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

An article of footwear may include a midsole having a plurality of cavities formed therein and a flexible cage member disposed on the midsole and extending across at least one of the plurality of cavities. The flexible cage member may include a plurality of support arms disposed on the midsole and a linking member extending across at least one of the cavities and connecting at least two of the support arms.

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