Flexible fluid-filled bladder for an article of footwear

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2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Mohandesi, Jila M. (Department: 3728)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Soles

Cushion

C036S03500R, C036S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07076891

ABSTRACT:
A fluid-filled bladder for an article of footwear is disclosed that includes a sealed outer barrier and a tensile member. The barrier is substantially impermeable to a fluid contained by the bladder, and the tensile member is located within the barrier and bonded to opposite sides of the barrier. The tensile member defines a flexion area that promotes flexing of a first portion of the bladder with respect to a second portion of the bladder. The flexion area is an area where the tensile member is absent, and the flexion area may have the configuration of a space, aperture, or indentation, for example.

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