Boots – shoes – and leggings – Soles – Laminated
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2009-12-01
Kavanaugh, Ted (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Soles
Laminated
C036S027000, C036S06700D, C036S028000, C036S02500A
Reexamination Certificate
active
07624515
ABSTRACT:
A sole structure is provided that can improve cushioning and bending properties of the sole heel portion. The sole assembly1is formed of an upper plate2disposed on the upper side of the heel portion H, a wavy lower plate3provided below the upper plate2in the heel portion H and having at least two convex portions30, 31that protrude downwardly and that are adapted to form voids C relative to the upper plate2,and a plurality of cleats that are provided on the lower surfaces of the convex portions of the lower plate and/or a cleat that is provided between adjacent convex portions of the lower plate.
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Kita Kenjiro
Miyauchi Akihiro
Oda Takao
Fasse W. F.
Fasse W. G.
Kavanaugh Ted
Mizuno Corporation
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