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Article of footwear with flexible reinforcing plate

US8978274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2012
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43C15/168
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure includes a reinforcing plate. The reinforcing plate includes a first flange portion corresponding to a big toe of a foot and a second flange portion corresponding to a ball region of a foot. The first flange portion and the second flange portion each include a cleat member.

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