Boots – shoes – and leggings – Soles – Rope
Patent
1992-01-31
1994-01-18
Meyers, Steven N.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Soles
Rope
36 27, 36 71, 36114, 36 78, A43B 1300
Patent
active
052790517
ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear, for example, an athletic shoe designed for walking, running, or other sports activities. The article of footwear is provided with an upper, an outsole, and a midsole positioned between the outsole and the upper. The midsole has an upper surface upon which a sole of a foot is positioned during use of the article. The midsole is provided with an external cushioning spring. This spring includes one or more angled strips of resilient elastic material. One end of a strip is fixed on the surface of the midsole or outsole at a location at least 3 mm below the upper surface of the midsole. The other end of the strip is fixed on the surface of the midsole or upper at least 3 mm vertically above the location at which the other end is fixed. The external cushioning spring is fixed in a manner such that a vertical force on the footwear created by a wearer of the footwear striking the outsole on a solid surface causes the angled strip to bend between or at its ends, thereby absorbing a portion of the force.
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Meyers Steven N.
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