Sole Structure
US-2024358112-A1 · Oct 31, 2024 · US
Flex groove sole assembly with biasing structure
US9155353B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9155353-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414284011-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Publication date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
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An article of footwear an upper and a sole structure that defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed proximate the medial side of the footwear, and the second portion is disposed proximate the lateral side. The first portion and the second portion are configured to move relative to each other. The article of footwear also includes a flexible biasing member including a first end, a second end, and a middle portion. The middle portion extends across the first portion and the second portion. The first and second ends extend out from the outer surface of the footwear from either the medial or lateral side. The middle portion of the biasing member is configured to bias the first and second portions toward each other.
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What is claimed is: 1. An article of footwear having a medial side, a lateral side, and an outer surface, the article of footwear comprising: an upper; a sole structure that is operably coupled to the upper, the sole structure defining a first portion and a second portion, the first portion disposed closer to the medial side than the second portion, the second portion disposed closer to the lateral side than the first portion, the first portion and the second portion being confi…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
- A43B13/141Primary
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9155353B2 cover?
- An article of footwear an upper and a sole structure that defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed proximate the medial side of the footwear, and the second portion is disposed proximate the lateral side. The first portion and the second portion are configured to move relative to each other. The article of footwear also includes a flexible biasing member inclu…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Nike Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A43B13/141. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Oct 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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