Article of footwear with a segmented plate
US9930934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C15/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear including a sole having a first plate and a second plate. The first plate extends from a forefoot portion of the article of footwear to a heel portion of the article of footwear. The second plate extends from the forefoot portion of the article of footwear to a midfoot portion of the article of footwear. The first plate and the second plate may be spaced apart from one another and may improve an amount of energy return while turning by increasing a rigidity of the sole.
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