Boots – shoes – and leggings – Soles – Cushion
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-17
2009-06-16
Patterson, Marie (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Soles
Cushion
C036S00300B, C036S03500R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07546696
ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear having a fluid system including an inflatable bladder, an inflation mechanism, and a valve for facilitating air movement through the fluid system. In one embodiment, the valve is an outlet valve between the inflation mechanism and the inflatable bladder that includes an umbrella valve. In another embodiment, the valve is an outlet valve between the inflation mechanism and the inflatable bladder wherein a seating of the outlet valve forms a portion of the inflatable bladder and a portion of an inflation chamber of the inflation mechanism. The seating includes a flange for preventing blocked air flow to the valve. In another embodiment, the valve includes an umbrella valve and an inlet filter for keeping particulates from compromising the umbrella valve.
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Print out from Website of Vernay Laboratories, Inc. from http://www.vernay.com/beta/products/checkval.htm (publication date unknown; printed on Mar. 16, 2006).
Acheson Jeff
Busse Mark
Patterson Marie
Reebok International Ltd.
Sterne Kessler Goldstein and Fox P.L.L.C.
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