Boots – shoes – and leggings – Heels – Cushion
Reexamination Certificate
2009-12-07
2010-11-30
Kavanaugh, Ted (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Heels
Cushion
C036S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07841105
ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer.
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Calvano Michael A.
Caron Paul E.
Crowley Gerald Edwin
Hui Michael
Wyszynski Randall
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Kavanaugh Ted
NIKE, Inc.
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