Boots – shoes – and leggings – Uppers – Closure
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-04
2008-03-04
Patterson, Marie (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Uppers
Closure
C036S029000, C036S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11260255
ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and one or more bladders which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces of the upper. The bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane or polyester film attached together to form an airtight seal. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air in the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism is located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer to inflate the one or more bladders. The article of footwear may also include an assembly for connecting several tubes to one under foot inflation mechanism. The article of footwear may also include inflatable laces that are inflated by an underfoot inflation mechanism.
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Davis Paul M.
Litchfield Paul E.
Marvin William
Swales Geoff
Patterson Marie
Reebok International Ltd.
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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