Boots – shoes – and leggings – Soles – Cushion
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-15
2006-08-15
Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Soles
Cushion
C036S088000, C036S00300B, C036S141000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07089690
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a material with a substrate and a plurality of compressible projections connected to the substrate. The projections may be formed in a thermoplastic substrate to have a variety of shapes, including a shape that defines a base portion and a spring portion. The spring portion may have a structure of a belleville spring that exhibits a non-linear and bi-stable response to compressive forces. The material may be incorporated into an upper for an article of footwear, thereby providing the footwear with enhanced fit and comfort characteristics.
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Stashick Anthony
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