Boots – shoes – and leggings – Boots and shoes – Ventilated
Patent
1997-08-06
1999-04-13
Patterson, M. D.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Boots and shoes
Ventilated
36 29, 36 3R, A43B 706, A43B 1320
Patent
active
058932194
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an article of footwear including an upper, a sole and a pumping chamber for producing a continuous supply of fluid. The sole includes a midsole and an outsole. The pumping chamber is formed between the bottom surface of the midsole and the upper surface of the outsole and includes at least one inlet and at least one outlet. Movement of the wearer's foot causes fluid to be drawn into and expelled from the pumping chamber. The fluid produced by the pumping chamber may be used to inflate an expandable bladder or to provide ventilation to the wearer's foot.
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ZONIC Product Description, date unknown.
Foley Peter M.
Smith Steven F.
White Spencer
Patterson M. D.
Reebok International Ltd.
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