Boots – shoes – and leggings – Soles – Cushion
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-09
2010-02-23
Kavanaugh, Ted (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Soles
Cushion
C036S028000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07665230
ABSTRACT:
A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.
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Dojan Frederick J.
Foxen Thomas
Holt Scott C.
Lindner Troy C.
Kavanaugh Ted
Nike Inc.
Plumsea Law Group LLC
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