Sole and article of footwear having a pod assemby
US9609913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/206
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sole for an article of footwear includes: a foam base; a lateral pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the lateral pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a lateral side of the sole; and a medial pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the medial pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a medial side of the sole, wherein a portion of the foam base extends between the lateral pod assembly and the medial pod assembly.
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