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Article of footwear with a ball contacting surface

US8844171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2010
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B23/0265
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear with a ball contacting surface is disclosed. The ball contacting surface includes a raised peak member at the top and gripping members along a medial side. The ball contacting surface enhances the ability of a wearer to kick a ball with a low trajectory and to control the ball.

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