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Foot support structure and articles incorporating same

US9107473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateAug 18, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43C15/16
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A foot support structure for an article of footwear or other foot-receiving device may include a first foot support portion disposed in a first orientation and a second foot support portion disposed in a second orientation different than the first orientation. A twist portion may extend continuously from the first foot support portion to the second foot support portion and twist from the first orientation to the second orientation A common face of the foot support member may extend over at least part of the first foot support portion, at least part of the second foot support portion and the twist portion.

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