Article of footwear having shock-absorbing elements in the sole
US9044067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B7/148
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shoe is provided having a sole that provides excellent shock absorption without reducing support and stability or such a shoe that is generally light in weight. The shoe may have a sole for supporting a foot of a wearer, and a shoe upper adjacent the sole. The sole may include an upper force-distribution plate portion, a lower force-distribution plate portion spaced below the upper plate portion, a lateral shell connecting the upper and lower force-distribution plate portions, and at least one resilient shock-absorber element in contact with and between both the upper and lower plate portions.
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