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Cambered sole

US9750303B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 2014
Grant dateSep 5, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B13/141
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to shoes including sole elements having a cambered profile. An example sole element includes a midsole having a heel portion, a midfoot portion, and a forefoot portion, the midfoot portion including a longitudinal arch including a medial longitudinal arch portion and a lateral longitudinal arch portion, wherein the longitudinal arch is at least partially elevated above a ground surface in an unloaded condition and deforms towards a ground surface and elongates longitudinally in a loaded condition.

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