Adjustable bladder system with external valve for an article of footwear
US8844165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B21/285
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adjustable bladder system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The bladder system includes an outer bladder that may be inflated using an external pump. A valve member may be disposed externally to the outer bladder. In addition, one or more tensile members may be disposed within the outer bladder to control deformation of the outer bladder during compression.
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