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Article of footwear having an integrally formed auxetic structure

US9781969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2016
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43C15/16
  • 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 sole having an upper surface and a base surface. The base surface includes a ground contacting surface and a base surface. The base surface is closer to the upper surface than the ground contacting surface. An auxetic structure is integrally formed into the base surface.

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