Article of footwear with sole member
US9364043B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C15/16
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear has a sole member with an exposed central torsion bar or rod connecting the heel region of the sole member to the forefoot region of the sole member. The torsion bar or rod may be supported at either end by sockets of the sole member. The torsion bar or rod may also be supported at one or more intermediate points by a hollow component. This hollow component may itself be supported by ribs extending to the medial and lateral sides of the sole member, respectively. The torsion bar or rod, the sockets, the hollow component and the ribs form a suspension structure connecting the forefoot region of the sole member to the heel region of the sole member.
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