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Shoe stability layer apparatus and method

US8671590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2007
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B17/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus comprising a stability layer dimensioned to be positioned within a shoe. The apparatus may comprise a stability wall extending downward from a heel portion of the stability layer. The stability wall may comprise a back section dimensioned to curve around a back side of the heel portion. The stability wall may also comprise at least one of a lateral side section and/or a medial side section. The lateral side section may extend along a lateral side of the heel portion and the medial side section may extend along a medial side of the heel portion. A method may comprise providing a stability layer and a midsole layer. The method may also comprise positioning the stability layer on the midsole layer.

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