Footwear with independent suspension and protection

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2006-05-12

2009-06-23

Patterson, Marie (Department: 3728)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Soles

Laminated

C036S02500A, C036S05900D, C036S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07549236

ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear having an upper and a sole is disclosed. The sole of the article of footwear includes a midsole having a support portion and a plurality of projections extending from the support portion. The sole of the article of footwear also includes a plate contacting the support portion having a body positioned in an area between the plurality of projections. The plate further includes a plurality of openings which correspond to the plurality of projections and allow the projections to extend below the body of the plate. The plate further includes a plurality of cantilever elements extending on at least one side and on the bottom of each of the plurality of projections. The projections and the corresponding cantilever elements interact with one another to form a plurality of lugs located on the sole of the article of footwear.

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