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Sole member for an article of footwear

US9119438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

23Claims

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Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

Perry W. Auger · Tigard, US
Andrew Caine · Portland, US
Sergio Cavaliere · Venezia, IT

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 5, 2011
Grant date	Sep 1, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 28, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA43B23/222
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sole member for an article of footwear includes a composite sole structure and a reinforcing member. The sole structure may comprise two layers of woven composite material. The two layers have substantially similar woven patterns. The sole structure includes bulging portions with centrally recessed portions. The reinforcing member fits into channels associated with the bulging portions.

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