Boots – shoes – and leggings – Soles – Laminated
Reexamination Certificate
2002-10-10
2008-09-02
Patterson, Marie (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Soles
Laminated
C036S02500A, C036S031000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07418791
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides apparatus and methods for imbedding a durable outer layer of rubber in a second layer of rubber, polyurethane, or like material for use in various applications, including but not limited to shoe soles and tires. As depicted in FIG., the durable outer layer, which in the case ofFIG. 4is a shoe outsole, may comprise a plurality of lugs (2) connected with integral support bridges (3) imbedded in another rubber or rubber-like material (17). Alternatively, the durable outer layer may comprise a plurality of lugs anchored in the second layer of rubber, polyurethane or the like, using anchors, such as ribs or flanges, radiating from the perimeter of each lug.
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Khorsandi Marilyn R.
Khorsandi Patent Law Group, a Law Corporation
Patterson Marie
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