Article of footwear having an auxetic structure
US9723894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C15/161
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sole structure that includes at least one auxetic structure and methods of making are disclosed. A sole structure includes a plate, a first cleat, and an auxetic structure. The plate has an upper surface and a lower surface. The first cleat extends from the lower surface, the first cleat having a first height and having a first tip surface. The auxetic structure has an inner surface affixed to the lower surface and having an outer surface. The inner surface is constrained by the lower surface. The outer surface is spaced closer to the lower surface than to the first tip surface.
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