Boots – shoes – and leggings – Soles – Laminated
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-06
2011-11-08
Patterson, Marie (Department: 3765)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Soles
Laminated
C036S117300, C036S107000, C036S108000, C036S07600R
Reexamination Certificate
active
08051583
ABSTRACT:
The stability and balance offered by an article of footwear is improved by including a rigid layer in an outsole assembly of the article of footwear. The rigid layer may include a material of at least a predefined rigidity. For example, an outsole may be fitted with a carbon fiber plate that maintains the shape and a flatness of the outsole assembly. The rigid layer may be attached to one or more other layers that may be configured for impact force attenuation and comfort. In one or more arrangements, the rigid layer may be sandwiched between two other layers. Alternatively, the rigid layer may be insertable into a layer of the outsole. A channel may cut into a layer of the outsole to distribute weight to an outside portion of the outsole. This distribution of weight to the outside portion of the outsole may improve stability and balance.
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McDowell Sean M.
Roether Julia
Smith Steven F.
NIKE, Inc.
Patterson Marie
Plumsea Law Group LLC
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