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Shoe having individual particles embedded within its bottom surface

US9414643B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2015
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B37/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a shoe that includes: a bottom surface that is adjacent to the ground in normal use; a sole that forms at least a portion of the bottom surface; an upper portion extending above the sole; and individual particles bonded to the bottom surface of the shoe. The individual particles include at least one of corn husk, hemp or a natural plant material that has been ground into the individual particles.

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