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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Sole for a shoe, in particular for a running shoe

Номер: US20120030971A9
Автор: Ejnar Truelsen
Принадлежит: Ecco Sko AS

A shoe sole ( 7 ) consisting of a midsole ( 1 ) and an outsole ( 3 ) consisting of discrete outsole elements. The midsole ( 1 ) has on the side facing the outsole a multiple of flex grooves ( 27, 29, 34, 51, 53, 55, 57, 63 ) crossing each other and creating pads ( 26, 28, 30, 33, 35, 50, 52, 54, 56 ) in the midsole. A curved forefoot flex groove ( 63 ) emanates from the medial side ( 21 ) of the arch ( 48 ) and essentially follows a path over one or more of the cuneiform bones ( 72, 73, 74 ) and continues between the third ( 83 ) and fourth ( 82 ) metatarsal phalanges, over the third ( 77 ) proximal phalange and continues between the first ( 85 ) and second ( 84 ) metatarsal phalanges in a direction towards the heel. Both the outsole elements and the pads are arranged to follow an essentially spiral curve ( 64 ) around the curved forefoot flex groove. The sole reduces the risk of injury during running, and gives the foot increased compensation possibilities for correcting imbalances especially after heel strike.

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Номер записи: 1
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Thermoplastic reinforcement materials

Номер: US20120053269A1
Автор: Henriette Järger, Michael Deilecke
Принадлежит: BK GIULINI GMBH

The present invention relates to novel thermoplastic reinforcement materials, particularly for the shoe industry, and a method for the production thereof. The novel thermoplastic reinforcement materials are obtained by a preliminary production step of pre-agglomeration of plant fiber filler materials and thermoplastic hot-melt adhesives, so-called filler-plastic compounds, allowing filler material originating from very inexpensive, naturally occurring plant fibers of varying origins to be used, but in an amount up to 65% by weight, without losing the required material properties, such as strength under heat, good flexural rigidity, and surface adhesion.

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Номер записи: 2
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Systems And Methods For Stabilization Of A Phylon Article

Номер: US20120136083A1
Автор: Anthony Dean, Bret Liebeno, Jeff Rask
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A manufacturing method, within a modularized manufacturing environment for stabilizing a phylon article that is produced utilizing a heat press, is provided. Initially, the method includes immersing a phylon article in a first tank, with a fluid disposed therein, and withdrawing the phylon article from exposure with the fluid. Typically, the midsole is heated from its production with the heat press when it is placed into the first tank. The immersion in the first tank acts to cool the phylon article, thereby stabilizing the heated phylon. The phylon article may be next placed in a second tank, with a fluid disposed therein, and withdrawn from exposure with the fluid. The fluid of the first tank may reside at a temperature comparable to or higher than the temperature of the fluid of the second tank. Recursively exposing the heated phylon article to the fluid of the tanks incrementally decreases the volume of the article.

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Номер записи: 3
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Article of footwear with forefoot plates

Номер: US20120159812A1
Автор: Christopher S. Cook, Jeffrey L. Johnson, John Hurd, Kevin W. Hoffer, Paul VanDomelen, Steven F. Smith
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly has an upper plate and a lower plate in a forefoot portion of the sole assembly, and a plurality of lower plate arms curving downwardly from the upper plate.

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Номер записи: 4
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Flexible footwear

Номер: US20120180339A1
Автор: Jose Maria Izquieta Anaut
Принадлежит: Desarrollo Integral del Molde SL

The present invention relates to flexible footwear that comprises flexing means, either in the sole or in the upper, or in both, and said means in turn comprise a groove placed transversely and 5 recovering means placed transversely to said groove such that, when the footwear flexes along the groove, the action of said recovery means cause the footwear to recover, promoting recovery of the initial form of the footwear upon completion of each step, and thereby enhancing walking comfort.

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Номер записи: 5
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Therapeutic shoe

Номер: US20120198723A1
Автор: Boris BORISOV
Принадлежит: B and S Partners Inc d/b/a Pilgrim Shoes

A therapeutic shoe in accordance with the present invention includes an upper; an outsole attached to the upper; and a carbon fiber plate embedded in situ within the sole during a common molding process that forms the outsole, the carbon fiber plate being anatomically correct and extending at least a substantial length of a footbed of the shoe. A bottom surface of the carbon fiber plate is intimately bonded to the outsole.

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Номер записи: 6
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Forming Portion Of An Article From Fabrication Scrap, And Products Thereof

Номер: US20120233883A1
Автор: Benjamin A. Shaffer, Karen N. Spencer
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Material scraps can be collected and resized. The resized scrap can be distributed to create a recovered material layer, which layer (with or without one or more carrier layers and/or additional elements) can then be subjected to heat and/or pressure so as to create a pliable composite panel. That pliable composite panel, or a portion thereof, may then be used to create an upper shell or another article.

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Номер записи: 7
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Shoe-Reinforcement Material and Barrier Unit, Composite Shoe Sole, and Footwear Constituted Thereof

Номер: US20130055599A1
Автор: Marc Peikert, Thorger Hübner
Принадлежит: Individual

A shoe-reinforcement material having a fiber combination with a first fiber component and a second fiber portion having a second fiber component, whereby the first fiber component has a first melting point and a first softening-temperature range lying below it, and a first fiber portion of the second fiber component has a second melting point and a second softening-temperature range lying below it; the first melting point and the first softening-temperature range are higher than the second melting point and the second softening-temperature range, the second fiber portion of the second fiber component has a higher melting point and a higher softening temperature lying above it than the first fiber portion, and the fiber combination.

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Номер записи: 8
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Climbing shoes outsole having good adhesive and non-slip properties and method for manufacturing thereof

Номер: US20130086822A1
Автор: Dong Hun Han, Ji Eun Lee, Kyung Man CHOI, Young Min Kim
Принадлежит: Korea Institute of Footwear and Leather Technology, NANOTECHCERAMICS CO Ltd

Disclosed are a climbing shoes outsole with good adhesive and non-slip properties and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the climbing shoes outsole comprises a butyl rubber layer formed at a side of the outsole in contact with the ground, and a general-purpose rubber layer laminated on the butyl rubber layer.

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Номер записи: 9
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Composite Shoe Sole, Footwear Constituted Thereof and Method For Producing The Same

Номер: US20130091738A1
Автор: Nabernik Stane, Peikert Mark
Принадлежит:

A water-vapor permeable shoe-sole combination () with an upper side () having at least on through hole () extending through the thickness of the shoe-sole combination, a barrier unit () with an upper side forming at least part of the upper side () of the shoe-sole combination, made of a water-vapor permeable barrier material () that forms a barrier against penetration of foreign bodies, by means of which the at least one through hole () is closed in a water-vapor permeable manner, a reinforcement device () formed for mechanical reinforcement of the shoe-sole combination (), constructed with at least one reinforcement web () arranged on at least one surface of the barrier material () and at least partially crossing the at least one through hole (), and at least one walking-sole part () arranged beneath the barrier unit (). 1. A water-vapor-permeable composite shoe sole with an upper side , comprising:at least one through hole extending through the thickness of the composite shoe sole;a barrier unit with an upper side forming at least partially the upper side of the composite shoe sole and with a water-vapor-permeable barrier material designed as a barrier against penetration of foreign objects, by means of which the at least one through hole is closed in a water-vapor-permeable manner;a stabilization device in communication with the barrier material, designed for mechanical stabilization of the composite shoe sole, which is constructed with at least one stabilization bar, which is arranged at least on one surface of the barrier material and at least partially bridges at least one through hole;and at least one outsole part arranged beneath the barrier unit;wherein the barrier material has a fiber composite with at least two fiber components that differ with respect to their melting point;whereby at least one part of a first fiber component has a first melting point and a first softening temperature range lying beneath it, and at least one part of a second fiber ...

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Номер записи: 10
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Safety slipper

Номер: US20130091741A1
Автор: Mary H. Frank
Принадлежит: ALBAHEALTH LLC

A safety slipper ( 10 ) includes a stretchable fabric material upper portion ( 12 ) and a porous anti-skid lower portion. The upper portion has a foot opening ( 16 ) and a profile heel pocket ( 17 ). The lower portion ( 13 ) is made from a scrim cloth type material having a knit of polyester threads ( 21 ) coated with a soft poly-vinyl chloride outer layer ( 22 ). The lower portion provides for a cris-crossing pattern or matrix of interconnected nodes ( 23 ) with spaces ( 24 ) therebetween.

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Номер записи: 11
25-07-2013 дата публикации

SOLE FOR SHOES HAVING ONE OR MORE VERTICAL ELEMENTS FOLDED OVER EACH OTHER, EXTENSIBLE AND ADAPTABLE TO THE DIFFERENT WIDTH OF THE ASSEMBLY LAST OF THE UPPER AND TO THE VARIATION OF THE CONFORMATION OF THE FOOT, EVEN PERMANENTLY

Номер: US20130185956A1
Автор: Biancucci Demetrio, Brasca Alfredo
Принадлежит: AL.PI. S.R.L.

A sole is provided in a single-moulding made of non-rigid but elastic material having one or more vertical elements folded over each other in such a manner that the horizontal extension thereof mechanically adapts the width of the sole to the different width of the assembly lasts of the upper of a shoe. This also allows adapting the width of the sole to the variation of the conformation of the feet generated by the daily swellings thereof leaving the normal .flexibility and comfort of the shoe unaltered. The user may stabilize -the width of the sole to the possible -deformation of the foot by injecting, from, outside into the widened internal cavity, a foamed two-component fluid material which, upon solidification within a few minutes, blocks any widened part of the sole to the conformation or to the deformation of the feet of the user. 1. Sole for shoes having one or more vertical elements folded over each other extensible and adaptable to the different width of the assembly last of the upper and to the variation of the conformation of the foot or to the deformation thereof stabilising it also permanently and provided in single moulding made of non-rigid but elastic material characterised in that it is provided with one or more vertical elements folded over each other located in an internal cavity and whose corresponding concave part is located in an external cavity of the sole provided with a high elasticity which makes them mechanically extensible due to the pressure caused by the gluing of the sole to the upper inserted in the assembly last thereof in such a manner that the width of each zone of the gluing base of the sole adapts to the different width of the assembly lasts inserted in the respective uppers and allowing the user to automatically adapt the width of the sole to the pressure exerted on the upper by the variation of the conformation of the foot caused by the variable daily swellings thereof which cause the extension of said folded vertical elements ...

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Номер записи: 12
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Article of footwear with forefoot plates

Номер: US20130199057A1
Автор: Christopher S. Cook, Jeffrey L. Johnson, John Hurd, Kevin W. Hoffer, Paul VanDomelen, Steven F. Smith
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly has an upper plate and a lower plate in a forefoot portion of the sole assembly, and a plurality of lower plate arms curving downwardly from the upper plate.

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Номер записи: 13
15-08-2013 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR WITH SOLE PROTECTION

Номер: US20130205624A1
Автор: LA ROCHELLE SIMON
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to an item of footwear with sole protection. The footwear has an upper adapted to receive a foot of the wearer; a sole secured to the upper and adapted to be the interface between the wearer and the ground; and a puncture resistant layer embedded into the sole so as to provide the sole protection for the foot of the wearer, the puncture resistant layer having an outer edge exceeding an inner perimeter of the item of footwear defined by a junction between the upper and the sole. 1. An item of footwear with sole protection comprising:an upper adapted to receive a foot of the wearer;a sole secured to the upper and adapted to be the interface between the wearer and the ground, an inner perimeter of the item of footwear defined by a junction between the upper and the sole; anda puncture-resistant layer connected to the sole so as to provide puncture protection for the foot of the wearer, the puncture resistant layer having an outer edge extends beyond at least a portion of the inner perimeter.2. The item of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the puncture-resistant layer is embedded into the sole.3. The item of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the sole further comprises a midsole structure secured to the upper and an outsole adhering to the midsole claim 1 , the puncture-resistant layer being at a junction between the midsole and the outsole.4. The item of footwear of claim 3 , wherein the puncture resistant layer is embedded into the midsole.5. The item of footwear of claim 3 , wherein the puncture-resistant layer is embedded into the outsole.6. The item of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the outer edge of the puncture-resistant layer exceeds the inner perimeter by at least 3 mm.7. The item of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the outer edge of the puncture-resistant layer exceeds the inner perimeter by at least 8 mm.8. The item of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the item of footwear comprises an insole in the upper claim 1 , another puncture-resistant ...

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Номер записи: 14
05-09-2013 дата публикации

NOVEL DAMPING ELEMENT IN SHOE SOLES

Номер: US20130227861A1
Автор: Chen Bin-Eric, Kamm Andre, PRISSOK Frank, Toh Yoke Khim Raymond
Принадлежит: BASF SE

The present invention relates to a process for producing a shoe sole comprising a hybrid material made of a polyurethane foam as matrix material and of foamed particles of thermoplastic polyurethane by preparing an inlay of joined expanded particles (c′) of thermoplastic polyurethane and placing the joined expanded particles of thermoplastic polyurethane in a mould and embedding the inlay with a reaction mixture obtainable by mixing (a) polyisocyanates with (b) compounds having hydrogen atoms reactive toward isocyanates, and if appropriate, with (d) chain extenders and/or crosslinking agents, and with (e) catalysts, and with (f) blowing agents, and with (g) further additives and reacting the reaction mixture to give the shoe sole. The present invention further relates to shoe soles, obtainable by such a process. 1. A process for producing a shoe sole comprising a hybrid material of which comprises a polyurethane foam as a matrix material and foamed particles of thermoplastic polyurethane ,the process comprising:preparing an inlay of joined expanded particles of thermoplastic polyurethane,placing the joined expanded particles of thermoplastic polyurethane in a mould; andembedding the inlay with a reaction mixture,wherein the reaction mixture is obtained by mixing:a polyisocyanate with a compound having a hydrogen atom reactive toward isocyanate, andoptionally mixing with a chain extender, a crosslinking agent, or both, with a catalyst, a blowing agent, and a further additive,and reacting the reaction mixture to obtain the shoe sole,wherein the joint expanded particles are joined together by adhesive bonding with adhesives or thermal adhesive bonding.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the expanded particles are joined by adhesive bonding claim 1 , or melt bonding with a bag.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the shoe sole is an integral polyurethane foam.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the foamed particles of thermoplastic ...

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Номер записи: 15
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Articles Of Footwear

Номер: US20130247425A1
Автор: Davis Paul, LITCHFIELD Paul E., MARVIN William
Принадлежит: Reebok International Limited

A sole for an article of footwear includes a fiber-reinforced polymer plate extending from a heel area of the article of footwear to a toe area of the article of footwear, wherein flexibility of the fiber-reinforced polymer plate varies as a function of location along a longitudinal axis of the fiber-reinforced polymer plate, and wherein the fiber-reinforced polymer plate includes a stiffening layer disposed at a midfoot area of the fiber-reinforced polymer plate. 1. A sole for an article of footwear , the sole comprising:a fiber-reinforced polymer plate extending from a heel area of the article of footwear to a toe area of the article of footwear,wherein flexibility of the fiber-reinforced polymer plate varies as a function of location along a longitudinal axis of the fiber-reinforced polymer plate, andwherein the fiber-reinforced polymer plate comprises a stiffening layer disposed at a midfoot area of the fiber-reinforced polymer plate.2. The sole of claim 1 , wherein flexibility of a forefoot area of the fiber-reinforced polymer plate is greater than flexibility of a midfoot area of the fiber-reinforced polymer plate.3. The sole of claim 1 , wherein flexibility of a forefoot area of the article of footwear is greater than flexibility of a midfoot area of the article of footwear.4. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the stiffening layer comprises unidirectional fiber tape having fibers oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis.5. The sole of claim 2 , wherein the forefoot area of the fiber-reinforced polymer plate is resilient.6. The sole of claim 5 , wherein resilience of the forefoot area promotes a spring effect upon transitioning from a bent state to an un-bent state.7. The sole of claim 1 , wherein a forefoot area of fiber-reinforced polymer plate is configured to transition from a neutral state to a bent state and from the bent state to the neutral state claim 1 , in response to a wearer's gait cycle.8. A sole for an article of footwear claim 1 , the sole ...

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Номер записи: 16
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Item of Footwear

Номер: US20130318834A1
Автор: Mueller Karl
Принадлежит:

The sole () consists of at least one upper layer (), which is directed towards the upper of the item of footwear, and at least one lower layer (), which is directed away from said upper, wherein the upper layer and the lower layer consist of materials of different levels of elasticity, density or hardness. That side of the sole which is directed towards the upper of the item of footwear forms a bearing surface () for the foot, with a heel zone () and a ball-of-the-foot zone (). The lower layer () passes through the upper layer () at least in part such that the bearing surface () is formed by regions of the lower layer and of the upper layer. The sole construction according to the invention makes it possible to combine, in optimum fashion, the different material properties in the region of the bearing surface. 112-. (canceled)13. An item of footwear with an upper and with a sole , which is firmly connected to the upper of the item of footwear and comprises at least one upper layer , directed toward the upper , and at least one lower layer , directed away from the upper , the upper layer and the lower layer consisting of materials with different material properties , preferably with different elasticity , hardness or density , and the side of the sole that is directed toward the upper forming a bearing surface for the foot , with a ball-of-the-foot zone and with a heel zone , wherein the upper layer is formed to be harder than the lower layer and wherein said lower layer passes at least partially through said upper layer in such a way that said bearing surface is formed by regions of the lower layer and of the upper layer , at least said ball-of-the-foot zone lying in a region of the lower layer and at least said heel zone lying in a region of the upper layer.14. The item of footwear as claimed in claim 13 , wherein said upper layer and said lower layer consist of polyethylene.15. The item of footwear as claimed in claim 13 , wherein said upper layer has a Shore C ...

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Номер записи: 17
26-12-2013 дата публикации

FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR MIDSOLE AND THE LIKE

Номер: US20130340280A1
Автор: Jiang Wei Yi, SWIGART JOHN F.
Принадлежит: COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Embodiments herein provide high performance foam formulations and processing methods that address issues with traditional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foams. In various embodiments, when used in midsoles, the high performance foam formulations may provide superior impact energy absorption per given load during compression, improved energy recovery during expansion, and reduced compression set over repeated impact cycles. In various embodiments, the high performance foam formulations may include a mixture of no more than about 75 PHR EVA foam and at least 15 PHR polyolefin foam. 1. A high performance foam for a midsole comprising:at least 15 parts per hundred resin (PHR) polyolefin elastomer;at least 5 PHR olefin block copolymer; andno more than 75 PHR ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).2. The high performance foam of claim 1 , comprising:15-25 PHR polyolefin elastomer;5-20 PHR olefin block copolymer; and65-75 PHR EVA.3. The high performance foam of claim 1 , comprising 18-22 PHR polyolefin elastomer.4. The high performance foam of claim 1 , comprising 9-16 PHR olefin block copolymer.5. The high performance foam of claim 1 , comprising 68-72 PHR EVA.6. The high performance foam of claim 1 , comprising:18-22 PHR polyolefin elastomer;9-16 PHR olefin block copolymer; and68-72 PHR EVA.7. The high performance foam of claim 1 , comprising:20 PHR polyolefin elastomer;20 PHR olefin block copolymer; and60 PHR EVA.8. The high performance foam of claim 1 , comprising:20 PHR polyolefin elastomer;10 PHR olefin block copolymer; and70 PHR EVA.9. The high performance foam of claim 1 , wherein the EVA is EVA 18%.10. The high performance foam of claim 1 , wherein the high performance foam has a compression set of less than 45% claim 1 , a resilience of greater than 45% claim 1 , and a bonding strength of greater than 25 N/cm.11. A high performance foam for a midsole claim 1 , comprising:ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and{'sup': '3', '25-50 PHR homogeneously branched, linear or substantially ...

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Номер записи: 18
09-01-2014 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR WITH REFLECTIVE OUTSOLE

Номер: US20140007461A1
Автор: Carbo, Farris Bryan N., JR. Jorge E.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear is provided and may include an upper and an outsole. The outsole may be formed from a rigid material and may include a heat-reflective coating opposing the ground during use. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper; andan outsole formed from a rigid material and including a heat-reflective coating opposing the ground during use.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein said heat-reflective coating extends over an entire surface of said outsole.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein said heat-reflective coating extends from said outsole onto said upper.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein said heat-reflective coating extends continuously from said outsole and onto said upper proximate to a forefoot portion of said upper.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein said heat-reflective coating is formed from a material operable to increase the reflectance of infrared radiation away from said outsole.6. The article of footwear of claim 1 , further comprising a cleat attached to said outsole claim 1 , said cleat covering a portion of said outsole and operable to selectively attach said outsole to an external structure.7. The article of footwear of claim 6 , wherein said external structure is a pedal.8. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein said outsole is formed from carbon fiber claim 1 , said heat-reflective coating being applied to said carbon fiber to increase the reflectance of infrared radiation away from said carbon fiber during use.9. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein said heat-reflective coating is a film applied to said outsole.10. The article of footwear of claim 9 , wherein said film is a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film.11. An article of footwear comprising:an upper; andan outsole having a heat-reflective coating and a cleat, said cleat operable to selectively attach said outsole to an external structure.12. The article of footwear of claim 11 , wherein said outsole is formed ...

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Номер записи: 19
30-01-2014 дата публикации

LAMINATE AND METHOD FOR MAKING LAMINATE

Номер: US20140026446A1
Автор: Krstic Ruzica, Schiller Denis, Stone N. Spencer, Yu Sui-Chieh
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material. 1. A method of preparing a molded article , comprisingplacing in a mold a rubber insert comprising a rubber on which is a surface layer comprising a thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the surface layer of the insert extends into a mold cavity;closing the mold and injecting into the mold a thermoplastic material; andcooling the thermoplastic material to form a molded article comprising the insert.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface layer is covalently bonded to the rubber.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the covalent bond is between a polymer of the rubber and the surface layer.4. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the covalent bond is between a coupling agent of the surface layer and the rubber.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the rubber is foamed.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface layer is at least about 0.05 mm thick and up to about 1 mm thick.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic elastomer comprises a member selected from the group consisting of styrene ...

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Номер записи: 20
06-02-2014 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTIONAL GRAVITY BODY SHAPING SOLE AND SHOES

Номер: US20140033574A1
Автор: WAN Xianneng
Принадлежит: GUANGZHOU ZENGWEI RUBBER CO., LTD.

A multifunctional gravity body shaping sole, comprising a bottom wear-resisting non-slip layer, a sole body layer set on the bottom wear-resisting non-slip layer and a top connecting layer set on the sole body layer, characterized in that the sole body layer has a transversely-set hole which can be selectively filled with a weight, and the hole is a through-hole of which the openings are set in the side part of the sole body layer. Also provided are shoes comprising said soles. 1. A multifunctional gravity body shaping sole , comprising a bottom wear-resisting non-slip layer , a sole body layer set on said bottom wear-resisting non-slip layer and a top connecting layer set on said sole body layer , characterized in that said sole body layer has a transversely-set hole which can be selectively filled with a weight , and said hole is a through-hole of which the openings are set in the side part of said sole body layer.2. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 1 , characterized in that: said sole body layer has a plurality of said holes.3. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 2 , characterized in that: said plurality of holes are arrayed in one layer or vertically arrayed in a plurality of layers.4. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 3 , characterized in that: said hole is round claim 3 , triangular or pentacle-shaped in cross-section.5. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 2 , characterized in that: said plurality of holes are uniformly distributed in said sole body layer.6. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 1 , characterized in that: said weight is a strip body claim 1 , a granule body or a mixed flexible body which is integrated by mixing metal granules and flexible materials.7. The multifunctional gravity body shaping sole according to claim 1 , characterized in that: said hole has a matched sleeve therein claim 1 , and said ...

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Номер записи: 21
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Article of Footwear Including Full Length Composite Plate

Номер: US20150000053A1
Автор: Auger Perry W., Krstic Ruzica, Stone N. Spencer, Wachtel Edward F.
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A full length composite plate to be used as part of an outsole assembly in an article of footwear is disclosed. The full length composite plate comprises a composite material that has a certain percent elongation. The full length composite plate can include a heel cup for heel stability and improved traction. The full length composite plate also can include two angled portions along an arch region that provide arch support, as well as two flattened edges along the arch region to minimize or eliminate buckling. The forefoot region can be relatively flatter than the arch and heel regions, and notches are preferably included along a portion of the forefoot to increase flexibility. 1. A method of making an article of footwear comprising:associating a full length composite plate with a first side of a molding base, a first surface of the full length composite plate confronting the first side of the molding base, the full length composite plate also including a second surface disposed opposite to the first surface;associating a first side of a mold with the first side of the molding base, enclosing the full length composite plate within a central cavity disposed within the mold;filling the central cavity with a liquid or viscous substance through at least one injection channel in the mold; andwherein the liquid or viscous substance fills substantially the entirety of the central cavity and contacts the second side of the full length composite plate.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the central cavity contains at least one secondary cavity disposed along claim 1 , and in fluid communication with claim 1 , an outer periphery of the central cavity.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one secondary cavity is shaped for molding a traction element; andthe method further comprises forming the traction element by filling the at least one secondary cavity with the liquid or viscous substance.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 22
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Outsoles Having Grooves Forming Discrete Lugs

Номер: US20150000164A1
Автор: Daversa Anthony P., Dekovic Denis, Lozano Sergio G., Meschter James C.
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Various arrangements for an article of footwear including an outsole having grooves forming discrete lugs are presented. The outsoles generally include a plurality of grooves formed in at least a portion of the outsole that extend from a lateral side of the outsole to a medial side of the outsole. The grooves may be linear or curved and generally extend in an angular fashion. The grooves may have a first depth at a perimeter of the outsole and a second depth, greater than the first depth, at the center of the outsole. The grooves form discrete lugs. In some arrangements, the lugs are diamond shaped. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper;a midsole connected to the upper; and a forward outsole region having a forward outsole portion formed of a first material and connected to the midsole, the forward outsole region including a plurality of grooves and extending from a lateral side of the article of footwear to a medial side to form discrete lugs; and', 'a rear outsole region having a heel support impact attenuating system formed of a second material and configured in a heel region of the article of footwear., 'an outsole including2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the impact attenuating system is one of an air-filled bladder claim 1 , a foam insert claim 1 , and a column type impact attenuating system.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the discrete lugs are diamond shaped.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of grooves have a first groove depth at a perimeter of the outsole and a second groove depth at a center of the outsole claim 1 , the second groove depth being greater than the first groove depth.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the grooves are linear.6. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the grooves are curved.7. An outsole for an article of footwear claim 1 , comprising:a first plurality of grooves formed in the outsole and extending from a lateral side of the outsole to a ...

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Номер записи: 23
03-01-2019 дата публикации

SOLE OR INNER SOLE

Номер: US20190000177A1
Автор: DERVISH Kemal, GEVA Haim, ROBERTS Jason Lloyd, TONGUE Giles, TREWARTHA Grant
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A sole () or inner sole for a shoe is provided. The sole () or inner sole comprises: a toe region () for supporting a user's toes; a forefoot region () for supporting a user's forefoot; a midfoot region () for supporting a user's arch; and a heel region () for supporting a user's heel. A longitudinal direction (X) extends from the heel region () towards the toe region (). A lateral direction (Y) transverse to the longitudinal direction (X) extends from an inner side to an outer side of the sole () or inner sole. A plurality of force sensors () distributed throughout the sole () or inner sole. The plurality of force sensors () comprise: a first lateral row of force sensors () in the toe region (); a second lateral row of force sensors () in the forefoot region (); a first longitudinal row of force sensors () along the inner side of the sole () or inner sole from the heel region () to the midfoot region (); and a second longitudinal row of force sensors () along the outer side of the sole () or inner sole from the heel region () to the midfoot region (). 1. A sole or inner sole for a shoe comprising:a toe region for supporting a user's toes;a forefoot region for supporting a user's forefoot;a midfoot region for supporting a user's arch;a heel region for supporting a user's heel;a longitudinal direction extending from the heel region towards the toe region;a lateral direction transverse to the longitudinal direction extending from an inner side to an outer side of the sole or inner sole; a first lateral row of force sensors in the toe region;', 'a second lateral row of force sensors in the forefoot region;', 'a first longitudinal row of force sensors along the inner side of the sole or inner sole from the heel region to the midfoot region; and', 'a second longitudinal row of force sensors along the outer side of the sole or inner sole from the heel region to the midfoot region., 'a plurality of force sensors distributed throughout the sole or inner sole comprising2. A ...

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Номер записи: 24
03-01-2019 дата публикации

String Lasting

Номер: US20190000185A1
Автор: Heidel Olga
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A method of lasting an upper for an article of footwear can include inserting a last in a collapsed state into an upper. The last can include at least two parts movable relative to each other so as to allow the last to be collapsed along a substantially longitudinal direction from an extended state to the collapsed state. The last can also include at least one fastener configured for attaching string and configured to hold string in the collapsed state and in the extended state of the last. The method can further include attaching the upper to the fastener using at least one string and extending the last. For example, the act of extending the last may increase tension in the string in a manner that draws the upper about the last. 1. A method comprising:inserting a last in a collapsed state into an upper, wherein the last comprises at least two parts movable relative to each other so as to allow the last to be collapsed along a substantially longitudinal direction from an extended state to the collapsed state, wherein the last comprises at least one fastener configured for attaching string and configured to hold string in the collapsed state and in the extended state of the last;attaching the upper to the fastener using at least one string; andextending the last.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the attaching is performed before the extending.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the attaching comprises attaching the at least one string to the upper in such a way that the at least one string is under tension when the last is in the extended state.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises:at least one gap on a bottom portion of the upper; anda bridge connecting a left side and a right side of the upper on the bottom portion of the upper, thereby bridging the gap, wherein the bridge is formed by a sheet of material.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the upper further comprises a channel located in a rim portion around ...

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Номер записи: 25
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Method for Manufacturing a Shoe Part

Номер: US20200000176A1
Автор: CHANG SHU-LI, Huang Chien-Chung, Shih Yeng-Fong
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A method for manufacturing a shoe part includes: the first mixing step, the standing step, the second mixing step, the setting step, and the hot press forming step. The invention mainly uses the waste coffee grounds material as raw material to manufacture the shoe part. In addition to the aroma of coffee, the shoes have the functions of deodorization and dehumidification while being worn by the user, thereby achieving multiple objectives of environmentally friendly materials, low cost, strong structure and environmentally friendly after-use treatment. 1. A method for manufacturing a shoe part , comprising:a first mixing step including: mixing a coffee grounds material with a porous material in a stirring manner to form a porous structure with coffee aroma;a standing step including: leaving the porous structure to stand for a period of time in units of hours;a second mixing step including: adding a rubber material, the rubber material covers the porous structure and is provided with a plurality of pores for the coffee aroma to penetrate, so as to form a shoe part filling material ;a setting step including: injecting the shoe part filling material into a shoe material mold; anda hot press forming step including: pressurizing and heating the shoe material mold to form the shoe part.2. The method for manufacturing the shoe part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the first mixing step claim 1 , the porous material is diatomaceous earth.3. The method for manufacturing the shoe part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the first mixing step claim 1 , the coffee grounds material is added in an amount of 20% to 40%.4. The method for manufacturing the shoe part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the first mixing step claim 1 , the porous material is added in an amount of 3% to 10%.5. The method for manufacturing the shoe part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the second mixing step claim 1 , the rubber material is natural rubber claim 1 , or ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.6. ...

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Номер записи: 26
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ANTI-SPLASH SHOE WITH FLEXIBLE WATER ABSORBING STRUCTURE

Номер: US20160000178A1
Автор: KUO WU CHOU, TSAI Hung-Yin
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An anti-splash shoe includes a sole and a vamp. The vamp is connected to the sole and disposed on the sole. The sole has a flexible water absorbing structure, which supports a user's weight, contacts with water on a ground, and absorbs water on an outer surface of the sole to stop the water from flashing toward the vamp when the sole is lifted up and away from the ground. 1. An anti-splash shoe , comprising:a sole; anda vamp, which is connected to the sole and disposed on the sole, wherein the sole has a flexible water absorbing structure, which supports a user's weight, contacts with water on a ground, and absorbs the water on an outer surface of the sole to stop the water from flashing toward the vamp when the sole is lifted up and away from the ground.2. The anti-splash shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible water absorbing structure is a collodion body.3. The anti-splash shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible water absorbing structure comprises:a base;an outer coating layer in direct contact with the water on the ground; anda sponge body disposed in a chamber formed between the base and the outer coating layer, wherein the outer coating layer has water absorbing holes communicating with pores of the sponge body.4. The anti-splash shoe according to claim 3 , wherein an aperture of the water absorbing hole ranges between 2 mm and 4 mm.5. The anti-splash shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible water absorbing structure comprises:a base;a chamber layer connected to the base;an outer coating layer connected to the chamber layer; anda sponge body disposed in a chamber formed by the base, the chamber layer and the outer coating layer, wherein the outer coating layer is for in direct contact with the water on the ground, the outer coating layer has water absorbing holes communicating with pores of the sponge body.6. The anti-splash shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible water absorbing structure comprises multiple channels and ...

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Номер записи: 27
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ATHLETIC SHOE WITH ENERGY RETURN SYSTEM

Номер: US20160000181A1
Автор: CHALK, JR. F N, Opie Stephen David, TSEN JAMES
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In one implementation, the present invention provides for a shoe comprising a shoe sole assembly and a shoe upper assembly. The shoe sole assembly comprises a midsole, at least one stabilizer plug, and at least one outsole member. The midsole has an upper midsole surface, a lower midsole surface, a midsole forefoot portion, and a midsole heel portion. The at least one stabilizer plug has an upper stabilizer plug surface, a lower stabilizer plug surface, at least one trampoline recess disposed in the upper stabilizer plug surface, and at least one projection extending from the lower stabilizer plug surface. The at least one projection substantially underlies at least a portion of the at least one trampoline recess. The lower midsole surface defines at least one stabilizer plug recess sized and shaped to receive a corresponding stabilizer plug. The at least one outsole member has an upper outsole surface and a lower outsole surface. The upper outsole surface is adapted to complimentarily receive the at least one projection extending from the lower stabilizer plug surface. A shoe upper assembly has a bottom portion that is attached to the shoe sole assembly and extends upward to a central, foot-receiving portion. In operation, when a force is applied to the lower outsole surface during a foot strike, the at least one trampoline recess receives underlying portions of the stabilizer plug to accommodate elastic deflection of the underlying portions of the stabilizer plug and the outsole. 1. A shoe sole assembly having a vertical axis extending therethrough , comprising:a midsole having an upper midsole surface, a lower midsole surface, a midsole forefoot portion, and a midsole heel portion;at least one stabilizer plug having an upper stabilizer plug surface, a lower stabilizer plug surface, at least one trampoline recess disposed in the upper stabilizer plug surface, and at least one projection extending outwardly from the lower stabilizer plug surface relative to the ...

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Номер записи: 28
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Flex Groove Sole Assembly With Biasing Structure

Номер: US20160000182A1
Автор: Hatfield Tobie D., Hurd John, James Dervin A., Peyton Lee D.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear an upper and a sole structure that defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed proximate the medial side of the footwear, and the second portion is disposed proximate the lateral side. The first portion and the second portion are configured to move relative to each other. The article of footwear also includes a flexible biasing member including a first end, a second end, and a middle portion. The middle portion extends across the first portion and the second portion. The first and second ends extend out from the outer surface of the footwear from either the medial or lateral side. The middle portion of the biasing member is configured to bias the first and second portions toward each other. 120-. (canceled)21. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;a first sole portion having a first surface disposed adjacent to the upper, a second surface formed on an opposite side of the first sole portion than the first surface, and a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface;a projection extending from the third surface;a second sole portion having a fourth surface disposed adjacent to the upper, a fifth surface formed on an opposite side of the second sole portion than the fourth surface, and a sixth surface extending between the fourth surface and the fifth surface; anda recess formed in the fifth surface and rotatably receiving the projection to selectively permit relative movement between the first sole portion and the second sole portion.22. The article of footwear of claim 21 , wherein the third surface opposes the sixth surface.23. The article of footwear of claim 22 , further comprising a groove formed between the third surface and the sixth surface claim 22 , the projection spanning the groove between the third surface and the sixth surface.24. The article of footwear of claim 23 , further comprising a biasing member operable to selectively adjust the size of the groove between the ...

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Номер записи: 29
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Cushioning Element for Sports Apparel

Номер: US20180000197A1
Автор: Holmes Christopher Edward, Le Tru Huu Minh, Reinhardt Stuart David, Wardlaw Angus
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Improved cushioning elements for sports apparel, in particular for soles for sports shoes, are described. A cushioning element for sports apparel with a first deformation element is provided. The deformation element includes a plurality of randomly arranged particles of an expanded material, wherein there are first voids within the particles and/or between the particles. 113-. (canceled)14. A shoe sole comprising at least one cushioning element for sports apparel , the at least one cushioning element further comprising:(a) a first deformation element comprising a plurality of randomly arranged particles of an expanded material;(b) wherein there are first voids within the particles and/or between the particles;(c) wherein the first deformation element takes up a first partial region of the cushioning element and wherein the cushioning element further comprises a second deformation element.15. The shoe sole according to claim 14 , wherein the second deformation element comprises a plurality of randomly arranged particles of an expanded material.16. The shoe sole according to claim 14 , wherein the first voids form one or more channels through the first deformation element that are permeable to air and/or liquids.17. The shoe sole according to claim 16 , further comprising a reinforcing element.18. The shoe sole according to claim 17 , wherein the reinforcing element is provided as a foil comprising thermoplastic urethane.19. The shoe sole according to claim 17 , wherein the reinforcing element comprises at least one opening which is arranged in such a way that air and/or a liquid passing through the one or more channels in the first deformation element can pass in at least one direction through the at least one opening in the reinforcing element.20. A shoe comprising at least one cushioning element for sports apparel claim 17 , the at least one cushioning element comprising:(a) a first deformation element comprising a plurality of randomly arranged particles of an ...

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Номер записи: 30
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Article of Footwear with Slots and Method of Making

Номер: US20170000212A1
Автор: Miner Mark C.
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A sole structure for an article of footwear and a method of making the sole structure is disclosed. The sole structure can include a plurality of slots. The slots are associated with connecting portions that connect portions of the sole structure in the generally longitudinal direction and provide for increased fit, flexibility and stability. 138-. (canceled)39. An article of footwear , comprising:a sole structure including a side portion with an outer surface, an upper portion with an inner surface, and a lower portion with an inner surface, the side portion extending between the upper portion and the lower portion;a first vertical slot that extends from the outer surface of the side portion and extends between the inner surface of the upper portion and the inner surface of the lower portion;a first longitudinal slot in the side portion located between the inner surface of the lower portion and the side portion;wherein the first vertical slot intersect the first longitudinal slot.40. The article of claim 39 , further comprising a second longitudinal slot claim 39 , the second longitudinal slot being located between the first longitudinal slot and the upper portion.41. The article of claim 40 , wherein the first longitudinal slot has a first depth from the outer surface of the side portion and the second longitudinal slot has a second depth from the outer surface of the side portion claim 40 , wherein the second depth is greater than the first depth.42. The article of claim 39 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion intersect at a central portion claim 39 , and wherein the first longitudinal slot extends from the outer surface of the side portion to a location between the outer surface of the side portion and the central portion.43. The article of claim 39 , wherein the upper portion and the lower portion intersect at a central portion claim 39 , and wherein the first vertical slot extends from the outer surface of the side portion to the central portion. ...

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Номер записи: 31
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SOLE, PARTICULARLY FOR SPORTS SHOES

Номер: US20170000213A1
Автор: MASON Angelo, POLEGATO MORETTI Enrico
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A sole, particularly for sports shoes, which includes in succession from the bottom: 120-. (canceled)21. A sole , particularly for sports shoes , comprising in succession from the bottom:a tread sole,a hollow mid-sole made of elastic material, with a bottom that has through openings that face opposite faces thereof, and at least one upper border, which delimits a respective opening that is directed toward said bottom and is raised from it by means of supporting elements at least at the heel, which define a succession of lateral passages of said mid-sole that connect its internal cavity to the outside,a laminar support layer for the foot, which is associated perimetrically with said upper border so as to cover said opening, said laminar support layer having extensibility characteristics and said mid-sole having flexibility characteristics such that in combination the system returns a thrust in response to the pressure of the foot on said laminar support layer during sports activity.22. The sole according to claim 21 , wherein said laminar support layer has limited extensibility characteristics claim 21 , so as to flex toward each other transversely opposite side walls of said mid-sole when it is subjected to the pressure of the foot claim 21 , said mid-sole being made of elastically flexible material.23. The sole according to claim 22 , wherein said laminar support layer has lower elasticity characteristics than said mid-sole.24. The sole according to claim 23 , wherein said laminar support layer comprises at least one non-extensible net.25. The sole according to claim 23 , wherein said laminar support layer comprises at least one substantially non-extensible net coupled to at least one film made of plastic material.26. The sole according to claim 25 , wherein said substantially non-extensible net is made of plastic material.27. The sole according to claim 21 , wherein said laminar support layer had greater elasticity characteristics than said mid-sole.28. The sole ...

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Номер записи: 32
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Golf shoes having multi-surface traction outsoles

Номер: US20210000217A1
Автор: Jean-Marie Bidal
Принадлежит: Acushnet Co

Golf shoes having improved outsole constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The outsole includes a first set of arc pathways extending along the outsole in one direction. A second set of arc pathways extend along the outsole in a second direction. When the first and second arc pathways are superposed over each other, four-sided tile pieces are formed, and these tiles contain protruding traction members. In one embodiment, the tiles comprise a first protruding traction member, an opposing second protruding traction member, and a non-protruding segment disposed between the first and second traction members. Different traction zones containing different traction members are provided on the outsole. These zones provide improved multi-surface traction. In one embodiment of the outsole, there is no channeling and no trenching of the golf course turf. There is less damage to the golf course for a given amount of traction. In one embodiment, the tile pieces, first and second protruding traction members, and non-protruding segment comprise the same material and form a unitary piece. Preferably, the unitary piece is made of a rubber material. In another embodiment, a heel step region without traction members may be provided on the outsole. Additionally, spike receptacles and spikes may be provided on the outsole in addition to the traction members.

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Номер записи: 33
06-01-2022 дата публикации

WEAR-RESISTANT UNISOLE HAVING IMPROVED TRACTION

Номер: US20220002495A1
Автор: Dojan Frederick J., Gaba Monibert Narito, Lei Jet
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In one embodiment, a composition comprising the reaction product of an olefin block copolymer, a silicone polymer, a blowing agent, and a crosslinking agent. Also, a unisole for an article of footwear comprising the foamed composition and having ground-engaging protrusions. The composition provides an optimized balance between coefficient of traction and durability. 1. A composition comprising the reaction product of:an olefin block copolymer;a silicone polymer;a blowing agent; anda crosslinking agent.2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising an ionic conductor anti-static agent.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the ionic conductor anti-static agent comprises an octane-1-sulfonate.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the olefin block copolymer is an ethylene/olefin block polymer.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the olefin is an α-olefin having between 3 and about 30 carbon atoms.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises about 75 phr olefin block copolymer.7. The composition of wherein the silicone polymer is present in an amount of 25 phr.8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a foam having a density of between about 0.2 and about 0.3 g/cc.9. A unisole for an article of footwear claim 1 , the unisole comprising a foamed olefin block copolymer/silicone polymer blend; the unisole comprising:a plurality of ground-engaging protrusions having a length and recessed portions between them;the ground-engaging protrusions having a first total area;the recessed portions having a second total area;wherein the ratio of the first total area to the second total area is between about 45:55 to about 65:35.10. The unisole of claim 9 , wherein the ration of the first total area to the second total area is between about 50:50 to about 60:40.11. The unisole of claim 9 , wherein the length of the protrusions is between about 0.5 mm and about 8 mm.12. The unisole of wherein the length of the protrusions is between about ...

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Номер записи: 34
08-01-2015 дата публикации

FOR A SHOE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A SPORTS SHOE

Номер: US20150007453A1
Автор: Diard Jean-Luc, Mermoud Nicolas
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A shoe including a sole having specific characteristics, namely a width, a length, a thickness and a front/rear profile, where the sole is made with materials having a certain type of deformation and lateral reinforcements emerging from the sole and surrounding the upper that are suitable for significantly increasing both performance, such as speed and reduced fatigue, and user comfort, such as reduced impact on knees, back, leg muscles, of the shoe, which are particularly suited for use when jogging or walking on uneven outdoor surfaces, as well as for jogging or walking on roads. Furthermore, the characteristics of the sole, such as the spike surface and deformation when contacting the ground, improve safety for a user by providing enhanced grip on sloping terrain as well as on snow-covered or wet terrain. 1. A shoe which comprises: an upper mounted on a sole with a sole length; a thickness of the sole at the level of supporting a heel is between 10% and 20% of the sole length , a thickness of the sole at the level of a forefoot is between 5% and 15% of the sole length and a thickness of the sole in a central portion between the heel and the forefoot is substantially uniform.2. The shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the sole is made of a material with a Shore “D” hardness between 50 and 70.3. The shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the sole is made of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.4. The shoe according to claim 1 , wherein a cross-sectional width of the sole at a level resting on the ground is greater than a width of the upper claim 1 , and in that a ratio between the cross-sectional width of the sole at the level resting on the ground relative to the width of the upper is between 1.5 and 1.8.5. The shoe according to claim 1 , wherein the upper has a lower part encased by said sole and retained by a peripheral rim of the sole constituted by an upward extending side wall surrounding the lower part of the upper claim 1 , said sole comprising a central basin for ...

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Номер записи: 35
12-01-2017 дата публикации

LIGHTWEIGHT SHOES

Номер: US20170006958A1
Автор: JEONG SANG-OK
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According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a lightweight shoe comprises an outsole and a vamp attached or sewn to the outsole to cover a foot, wherein the vamp includes a foam member and a fiber layer to surround the foam member. 1. A lightweight shoe , comprising:an outsole; anda vamp attached or sewn to the outsole to cover a foot, wherein the vamp includes a foam member and a fiber layer to surround the foam member.2. The lightweight shoe of claim 1 , wherein the foam member includes at least one of Styrofoam™ claim 1 , expanded polyethylene (EPE) claim 1 , expanded polypropylene (EPP) claim 1 , or expanded in polystyrene (EPS).3. The lightweight shoe of claim 1 , wherein the fiber layer includes at least one of chemical fiber claim 1 , glass fiber claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , aramid fiber claim 1 , or ultrahigh molecular weight resin fiber.4. A lightweight shoe claim 1 , comprising:an outsole;a midsole formed on the outsole; anda vamp attached or sewn to the midsole to cover a foot, wherein the midsole includes a foam member and a fiber layer to surround the foam member.5. The lightweight shoe of claim 4 , wherein the foam member includes at least one of Styrofoam™ claim 4 , expanded polyethylene (EPE) claim 4 , expanded polypropylene (EPP) claim 4 , or expanded polystyrene (EPS).6. The lightweight shoe of claim 4 , wherein the fiber layer includes at least one of chemical fiber claim 4 , glass fiber claim 4 , carbon fiber claim 4 , aramid fiber claim 4 , or ultra-high molecular weight resin fiber.7. The lightweight shoe of claim 4 , wherein the midsole includes an open-top protection layer with a U-shaped cross section and a foam member filling the protection layer or the midsole includes a protection layer with an opened top and bottom and a foam member fitted in the protection layer.8. The lightweight shoe of claim 7 , wherein the protection layer includes at least one of polyurethane or ethylene vinyl acetate.9. The lightweight shoe of claim 7 ...

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Номер записи: 36
12-01-2017 дата публикации

SHOE SOLE, INSOLE OF SHOE, MAIN SOLE OF SHOE, AND SHOE

Номер: US20170006962A1
Автор: ITOH Ken, MIZUSHIMA Yoichi, TANABE Yohei
Принадлежит: DIATEX Co., Ltd.

An object of the present invention is to provide a novel shoe sole including a specific layered sheet, an insole of a shoe, an out sole of a shoe, and a shoe including the shoe sole. The object can be fulfilled by a shoe sole formed of a layered sheet of a plurality of cloths wherein; the cloths formed of a strand of an oriented thermoplastic resin; and the plurality of cloths are integrated by heating and compressing. 1. A shoe sole formed of a layered sheet of a plurality of cloths wherein; the cloths formed of a strand of an oriented thermoplastic resin; and the plurality of cloths are integrated by heating and compressing.2. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the strand contains a low-melting point resin component whose melting point is the same as or lower than the heating temperature and a high-melting point resin component whose melting point is higher than the heating temperature.3. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the low-melting point resin component and the high-melting point resin component are the same type of resin component.4. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the integrated layered sheet is formed by disposing an adhesive film between a plurality of the cloths and melting part or all of the adhesive film.5. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein either or both surfaces of the layered sheet are laminated with a non-woven fabric or crepe paper claim 1 , or are subjected to surface roughening treatment.6. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein a rib is formed in either or both of the longitudinal direction and the width direction.7. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the number of the cloths layered is made partially different.8. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein the cloths are woven from the strand composed of a warp and a weft claim 1 , and the number of stitches of the strand is made partially different in the cloths.9. An insole of a shoe claim 1 , comprising the shoe sole according ...

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Номер записи: 37
14-01-2016 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTIONAL OUTDOOR SHOE

Номер: US20160007676A1
Автор: Kormann Marco, Leimer Robert, Zwer Andrej Nicolai, Zwinger Christian
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Described are shoes, in particular mountain shoes, mountain running shoes, trail running shoes and climbing shoes, as well as methods for their manufacture. The shoe may include a shoe upper, a textile two-dimensional region connected to the shoe upper, which extends beneath a foot of a user of the shoe when worn, and an outsole unit with a rubber material. The textile two-dimensional region is connected to the rubber material of the outsole unit without a bonding agent. 1. A shoe comprising:(a) a shoe upper;(b) a textile two-dimensional region connected to the shoe upper, which extends beneath a foot of a user of the shoe when worn; and(c) an outsole unit comprising a rubber material,wherein the textile two-dimensional region is connected to the rubber material of the outsole unit without a bonding agent.2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the textile two-dimensional region is connected to the outsole unit by vulcanizing the rubber material.3. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the textile two-dimensional region occupies more than 30% of a total area beneath the foot of the user.4. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the textile two-dimensional region comprises a Strobel sole.5. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the entire textile two-dimensional region is connected to the rubber material of the outsole unit.6. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the shoe upper is connected to the rubber material of the outsole unit without a bonding agent.7. The shoe of claim 6 , wherein the shoe upper is connected to the outsole unit by vulcanizing the rubber material.8. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the textile two-dimensional region is mechanically connected to the rubber material of the outsole unit by the rubber material at least partially permeating the textile two-dimensional region.9. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the textile two-dimensional region is chemically connected to the rubber material of the outsole unit.10. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the outsole unit is integrally formed as a single ...

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Номер записи: 38
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Sole Member For An Article Of Footwear

Номер: US20160007677A1
Автор: Auger Perry W., Caine Andrew, Cavaliere Sergio
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A sole member for an article of footwear includes a composite sole structure and a reinforcing member. The sole structure may comprise two layers of woven composite material. The two layers have substantially similar woven patterns. The sole structure includes bulging portions with centrally recessed portions. The reinforcing member fits into channels associated with the bulging portions. 1. A sole member for an article of footwear , comprising:a sole structure and a reinforcing member; a base portion, the base portion including a first side and a second side;', 'a bulging portion extending distally from the first side of the base portion;', 'the bulging portion comprising a peripheral portion and a central portion, the central portion being bounded by the peripheral portion;', 'the central portion being recessed with respect to the peripheral portion;, 'the sole structure includingthe reinforcing member disposed against the second side of the base portion in a region corresponding to the bulging portion; andwherein the reinforcing member includes a cut-out portion that is configured to receive the central portion of the bulging portion.2. The sole member according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member comprises a base layer and rib portions.3. The sole member according to claim 2 , wherein the rib portions are arranged in a tessellated pattern.4. The sole member according to claim 3 , wherein the sole member further comprises an outer member that covers a portion of the sole structure5. The sole member according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member is substantially rigid.6. The sole member according to claim 5 , wherein the sole structure is substantially more rigid than the reinforcing member.7. The sole member according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing member is configured to lie approximately flush against the base portion when the cut-out receives the central portion.8. The sole member according to claim 1 , wherein the sole structure further ...

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Номер записи: 39
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SANDALS

Номер: US20180007997A1
Автор: Young Josephine
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An improved sandal to provide greater support and comfort for a foot of a wearer. The improved sandal includes a strap having first and second ends secured to a sole formed of at least one layer. Two or more thongs are attached at a first end to the strap be the first and second ends, and the two or more thongs are attached at a second end to the sole. 1. An improved sandal to provide greater support and comfort for a foot of a wearer , comprising:a strap having first and second ends secured to a sole formed of at least one layer;two or more thongs attached at a first end to the strap between the first and second ends; andthe two or more thongs attached at a second end to the sole.2. The improved sandal of wherein the improved sandal is constructed from the group consisting of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , vulcanized rubber claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , or dual density SSR.3. The improved sandal of wherein the sole is formed of a foot bed adhered onto a midsole claim 1 , and the midsole is adhered onto an outsole.4. The improved sandal of wherein the upper surface layer is formed to fit contours of the foot of the wearer.5. The improved sandal of wherein the two or more thongs extend from the sole to a body of the strap.6. The improved sandal of wherein the strap includes two portions which are attached to each other at one end claim 5 , and opposite ends which are connected at one end to an intersection of ends of the two portions of the strap claim 5 , respectively claim 5 , and at the opposite end are secured to the sole.7. The improved sandal of wherein the two or more thongs are positioned so that a first thong fits between first and second toes of the wearer claim 6 , and a second thong fits between second and third toes of the wearer.8. The improved sandal of including each of the two or more thongs has a post base claim 6 , respectively claim 6 , which are disposed in openings extending from the foot bed claim 6 , through the ...

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Номер записи: 40
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Sole For Footwear

Номер: US20180008007A1
Автор: DEL BIONDI Alberto, RIZZI Alessio
Принадлежит: The Rockport Company, LLC

A sole having respective forefoot, midfoot and backfoot parts, which are contiguous in a longitudinal direction running from toe to heel, and including a stiffening shank extending in the longitudinal direction from toe to heel. The shank extends over a predominant portion of the longitudinal development from the backfoot part to the forefoot part, and has areas of different flexibility alternating along the longitudinal development, the flexibility of these areas being progressively variable in a substantially continuous manner between one area and the contiguous areas. 1. A sole comprising forefoot , midfoot and backfoot parts , which are contiguous in a longitudinal direction running from toe to heel , and including a stiffening shank extending in the aforesaid longitudinal direction from toe to heel , wherein:the shank extends over a predominant portion of the longitudinal development from the backfoot part to the forefoot part, andthe shank has areas of different flexibility alternating along the longitudinal development, the flexibility of these areas being progressively variable in a substantially continuous manner between one area and the contiguous areas.211. The sole according to claim 1 , wherein the alternation of areas of different flexibility is provided by progressive variation in the thickness of the shank () along the longitudinal development.3. The sole according to claim 2 , wherein the progressive variation in the thickness is defined by means of portions of greater thickness alternating with portions of lesser thickness.4. The sole according to claim 3 , wherein the stiffening shank has at least one portion of greater thickness in each of the forefoot claim 3 , midfoot and backfoot parts.5. The sole for footwear according to claim 4 , wherein the shank has forefoot claim 4 , midfoot and backfoot areas separated by respective portions of lesser thickness.6. The sole according to claim 3 , wherein a shank forefoot area comprises at least two areas ...

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Номер записи: 41
27-01-2022 дата публикации

MULTI-FUNCTION SNEAKER

Номер: US20220022599A1
Автор: Laverty Gregoire, Moranges Cyrille
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A sneaker may comprise an outsole. The outsole may comprise a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole. The outsole may comprise a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot zone may be formed from a first climbing rubber. The outsole may comprise a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone. The sneaker may comprise an upper coupled to the outsole. The sneaker may comprise a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a portion of a heel portion of the upper. The sneaker may comprise a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper. 1. A multi-function sneaker comprising: a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole,', 'a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end, the forefoot zone formed from a first climbing rubber, wherein the forefoot zone comprises a bottom surface that is smooth, and', 'a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone, the durability zone formed from a durable rubber, wherein the durability zone comprises a bottom surface that comprises a tread pattern;, 'an outsole comprisinga midsole disposed adjacent the outsole, the midsole comprising a foam material having a recess formed therein;an edging plate at least partially disposed in the recess of the midsole and extending from at a midfoot of the midsole to a forefoot of the midsole;an upper coupled to the outsole, the upper comprising a vamp, a medial quarter portion, a lateral quarter portion, and a heel portion;a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a portion of the heel portion of the upper, wherein the heel grip is formed from ...

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Номер записи: 42
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Non-slip sole

Номер: US20200008518A1
Автор: Bozena Voge, Emmanuel Igier, Patricia Marsollier, Philippe Souyri
Принадлежит: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA

Shoe sole (1) comprising an outsole (2), an insole (4) and a midsole (3), extending between the insole (4) and the outsole (2), the outsole (2) being made of an elastomer material comprising a plurality of cavities (5) filled with cavity-filling particles (6) which are in the solid state at ambient temperature.

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Номер записи: 43
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SOLE STRUCTURE WITH PROGRESSIVELY ADAPTIVE STIFFNESS

Номер: US20200008520A1
Автор: Farris Bryan N., Orand Austin, Weast Aaron B.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a sole plate including a foot support portion with a foot-facing surface and a ground-facing surface. An opening extends through the foot support portion from the foot-facing surface to the ground-facing surface. The sole plate includes a bridge portion underlying the opening and secured to the foot support portion fore and aft of the opening. The sole structure includes a piston that has a body and a support arm extending transversely from the body. The body extends through the opening. The support arm is supported on the bridge portion, trapped below the ground-facing surface by the foot support portion, and extends under the ground-facing surface at medial and lateral sides of the opening. 1. A method of manufacturing a sole plate for an article of footwear , the method comprising:configuring the sole plate with a guide track having protrusions and with a piston configured to move relative to the sole plate incrementally along the protrusions in response to repetitive dorsiflexion of the sole plate to vary a bending stiffness of the sole plate in accordance with an expected number of steps to be taken by a wearer of the sole plate in a predetermined event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the guide track and the protrusions are configured so that the bending stiffness of the sole plate varies in both a longitudinal direction of the sole plate and a transverse direction of the sole plate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the guide track and the protrusions are configured to progressively increase and decrease the bending stiffness of the sole plate in the longitudinal and transverse directions multiple times over a course of progression of the piston along the protrusions.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the expected number of steps is based on an average number of steps of a population of wearers of the sole plate in the predetermined event.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the expected number of steps is ...

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Номер записи: 44
09-01-2020 дата публикации

BOOT WITH INCREASED STABILITY

Номер: US20200008521A1
Автор: Lam Hugo Eugenio
Принадлежит: W-D Apparel Company, LLC

A boot includes an outsole having a bottom surface configured to contact the ground, and a baseboard configured to support a wearer's foot and having an upper surface defined by a forefoot portion, an arch portion, and a heel portion, the upper surface of the baseboard defining an outer perimeter. When the boot is at rest on a flat surface, a maximum height of the heel portion of the baseboard above the flat surface is smaller than a maximum height of the arch portion of the baseboard above the flat surface. The boot can include an upper secured to the baseboard at or below the outer perimeter of the upper surface of the baseboard, and a footbed having an upper surface configured to contact a wearer's foot and a lower surface that substantially matches the upper surface of the baseboard. 1. A boot comprising:an outsole having a bottom surface configured to contact the ground; anda baseboard configured to support a wearer's foot and having an upper surface defined by a forefoot portion, an arch portion, and a heel portion, the upper surface of the baseboard defining an outer perimeter,wherein when the boot is at rest on a flat surface, a maximum height of the heel portion of the baseboard above the flat surface is smaller than a maximum height of the arch portion of the baseboard above the flat surface.2. The boot of claim 1 , further comprising an upper secured to the baseboard at or below the outer perimeter of the upper surface of the baseboard.3. The boot of claim 1 , further comprising an upper secured to the outer perimeter of the upper surface of the baseboard at the arch portion and at the heel portion.4. The boot of claim 1 , further comprising a footbed having an upper surface configured to contact a wearer's foot and a lower surface that substantially matches the upper surface of the baseboard.5. The boot of claim 4 , wherein a side surface of the footbed extending between the upper and lower surfaces thereof substantially matches an adjacent surface of ...

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Номер записи: 45
15-01-2015 дата публикации

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20150013185A1
Автор: Elder Zachary M., Peyton Lee D.
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A sole structure of an article of footwear has a support assembly structure including a flexure element and an upper support element. The flexure element may have a central portion located between first and second ground-contacting or lower regions, wherein the central portion may have a downwardly concavely-curved shell-like region. The flexure element also may have first and second flanges extending upward from the first and second lower regions, respectively. The upper support element is positioned above the central portion and between the first and second flanges of the flexure element. When a vertical compressive load is first applied to the upper support element, the upper support element moves vertically relative to the first and second flanges. An article of footwear having the sole structure attached to an upper is also provided. 1. A sole structure of an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising: (a) a central portion located between a first ground-contacting region and a second ground-contacting region, the central portion having a downwardly concavely-curved plate-like region, and', '(b) first and second flanges extending upward from the first and second ground-contacting regions, respectively; and, 'a flexure element havingan upper support element positioned above the central portion and between the first and second flanges of the flexure element,wherein the upper support element is configured to move vertically relative to the first and second flanges when a vertical compressive load is first applied to the upper support element.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the upper support element is configured to compress the downwardly concavely-curved plate-like region of the flexure element when a vertical compressive load is applied to the upper support element.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first and second flanges are configured to slidably interface with the upper support element when a vertical compressive load is ...

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Номер записи: 46
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Article Of Footwear Having An Upper With Cord Elements

Номер: US20150013186A1
Автор: Pamela S. Greene
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

The embodiments relate to an article of footwear and method of manufacturing that includes a first layer and a second layer configured to form a plurality of tunnels configured to receive a cord system. The manufacturing includes steps of placing a first layer, placing a cord on the first layer, securing the cord on the first layer, placing a second layer on the first layer and the cord, attaching the second layer to the first layer, and detaching the cord from the first layer. When the cord is secured with a thread, the thread may be removed by dissolving or cutting. The attaching of the second layer to the first layer can be completed by stitching or thermal welding, for example.

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Номер записи: 47
03-02-2022 дата публикации

ROCKER FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20220031016A1
Автор: Geis Benoit, Shengching Wu
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A shoe may comprise an upper () and a comfort sole () attached to an outsole (), the comfort sole having a radius of curvature at any point of a line from a heel (C) to a toe (D) and interfacing with outsole (), wherein the lowest point of comfort sole () and outsole (), called the center of mass or balance point of the sole or natural balance point of the shoe, when placed on a substantially horizontal reference plane (H) defines a transition zone (Z) of the roll of the foot having the highest radius of the comfort sole and the outsole, and in that the center of mass is behind point (B) of the metatarsals. 1. A shoe comprising:an upper and a comfort sole attached to an outsole;the comfort sole having a radius of curvature at any point of a line from a heel to a toe and interfacing with the outsole;wherein the lowest point of the comfort sole and the outsole, called the center of mass or balance point of the sole or natural balance point of the shoe, when placed on a substantially horizontal reference plane defines a first transition zone of the roll of the foot having the highest radius of the comfort sole and the outsole, and in that the center of mass is behind a point of the metatarsals.2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the radius of curvature at any point of the line from the heel to the toe of the comfort sole and the outsole is divided into several zones having different radii of curvature.3. The shoe of claim 2 , wherein the radius of curvature at any point of the line from the heel to the toe of the comfort sole and the outsole comprises 5 zones having different radii of curvature.4. The shoe of claim 3 , wherein the 5 zones comprise the first transition zone which corresponds to the center of mass which has the highest radius of the comfort sole claim 3 , a second transition zone which is a transition zone towards the heel whose radius is smaller than the radius of the first transition zone claim 3 , an impact zone which is an impact zone at the heel whose ...

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Номер записи: 48
03-02-2022 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR MIDSOLE COMPRISING AN INTERNAL BLADDER

Номер: US20220031019A1
Автор: Mkumba Hafia Salum
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The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a footwear midsole configured as an air-filled bladder formed from one or more exterior walls. The interior of the midsole comprises one or more fluids (e.g., gases or liquids). The midsole further includes a covering that partially or fully covers the interior compartment. The covering is formed form an elastomeric material that allows exclusive top-down compression of the midsole. Accordingly, the midsole provides a reactive opposed rebound force supplied by the elastomeric covering in response to compression. 1. A footwear midsole comprising:an interior compartment comprising a fluid; andan elastomeric covering spanning at least a portion of an exterior surface of the interior;wherein the midsole enables top-down compression when a force is exerted upon the midsole.2. The midsole of claim 1 , further comprising an inflation housing that allows fluid to be added or removed from the interior compartment.3. The midsole of claim 1 , wherein the fluid comprises a gas claim 1 , a liquid claim 1 , or combinations thereof.4. The midsole of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is selected from ambient air claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , carbon dioxide claim 1 , helium claim 1 , or combinations thereof.5. The midsole of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is selected from water claim 1 , saline claim 1 , or combinations thereof.6. The midsole of claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material is selected from natural or synthetic rubber claim 1 , natural or synthetic rubber blends claim 1 , polyisoprene claim 1 , polybutadiene claim 1 , chloroprene rubber claim 1 , butyl rubber claim 1 , styrene-butadiene rubber claim 1 , nitrile rubber claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , polyether block amides claim 1 , ethylene-vinyl acetate claim 1 , thermoplastic elastomers claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , polyester polyurethane claim 1 , polyether polyurethane claim 1 , or combinations thereof.7. The midsole of claim 1 , wherein the interior ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Bonding Method to Attach Ethylene-Based Polymer Foam with Vulcanized Rubber

Номер: US20220032596A1
Автор: Liu Xin, MA Wanfu, Yu Haiyang
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A process of adhering a foam structure to a rubber substrate is provided. The foam structure is composed of a first composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer having a peak melting temperature T. A film composed of a second composition comprising a second ethylene-based polymer having a melt index≤10 g/10 min and a peak melting temperature Tis applied to the surface of the rubber substrate to form a rubber substrate/film configuration. A compression force is applied at a temperature T(38° C.≤T Подробнее

Номер записи: 50
19-01-2017 дата публикации

SHOE-FORMING MEMBER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SHOE-FORMING MEMBER, AND SHOE

Номер: US20170013910A1
Автор: Harano Kenichi, Oomura Takashi, OTSUKA Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: ASICS CORPORATION

There is provided a shoe-forming member comprising a rubber composition containing a styrene-butadiene rubber, a butadiene rubber, silica, a silane coupling agent, and a crosslinking agent, the rubber composition being crosslinked, wherein the rubber composition contains specific materials as the silane coupling agent and the crosslinking agent, and the butadiene rubber and the styrene-butadiene rubber are contained in the rubber composition in predetermined proportions. 1. A shoe-forming member comprising a rubber composition containing a butadiene rubber , a styrene-butadiene rubber , silica , a silane coupling agent , and a crosslinking agent , the rubber composition being crosslinked , whereinthe content of the butadiene rubber in the rubber composition is 60 parts by mass or more and 80 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the total of the butadiene rubber and the styrene-butadiene rubber; the silane coupling agent contained in the rubber composition is one or more selected from the group consisting of a mercapto silane coupling agent and a monosulfide silane coupling agent; and the crosslinking agent is an organic peroxide crosslinking agent.2. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein one or more kinds of the mercapto silane coupling agent and one or more kinds of the monosulfide silane coupling agent are contained in the rubber composition.3. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein the silica is dry type silica claim 1 , and the silica is contained in the rubber composition in an amount of 35 parts by mass or more and 45 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the total of the butadiene rubber and the styrene-butadiene rubber.4. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein the content of styrene in the styrene-butadiene rubber is 40% by mass or more and 50% by mass or less.5. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein the styrene-butadiene rubber is obtained by a solution ...

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Номер записи: 51
19-01-2017 дата публикации

SHOE AND SOLE

Номер: US20170013911A1
Автор: Hill Jan, LUCAS Timothy David, Manz Gerd Rainer, SMITH Paul Leonard Michael, Whiteman John
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The present invention relates to shoe, in particular a sports shoe. The shoe includes a sole plate having in a forefoot area a plurality of leaf spring elements, wherein the sole plate and the plurality of leaf spring elements are manufactured as a single piece. Each of the plurality of leaf spring elements has one free end not connected with the sole plate. 126-. (canceled)27. A sole for an article of footwear , the sole comprising:a sole plate comprising a plurality of leaf springs disposed in a rearfoot area of the sole plate and a plurality of leaf springs disposed in a forefoot area of the sole plate,wherein each of the leaf springs has a connection end connected to the sole plate and a free end not directly connected to the sole plate,wherein the leaf springs comprise a foremost positioned leaf spring and a rearmost positioned leaf spring, wherein the foremost positioned leaf spring and the rearmost positioned leaf spring have free ends that are oriented in substantially the same direction such that the free end of each leaf spring is disposed rearward of its connection end, andwherein each leaf spring disposed between the foremost positioned leaf spring and the rearmost positioned leaf spring has a free end that is oriented in substantially the same direction as the free ends of the foremost positioned leaf spring and the rearmost positioned leaf spring.28. The sole of claim 27 , wherein the foremost positioned leaf spring comprises a foremost positioned free end and the rearmost positioned leaf spring comprises a rearmost positioned free end.29. The sole of claim 27 , wherein leaf springs disposed in the rearfoot area of the sole plate are longer and have a greater distance between their free ends and the sole plate than leaf springs disposed in the forefoot area of the sole plate.30. The sole of claim 27 , wherein the sidewall thickness of the leaf springs is greater at its connection end than at its free end.31. The sole of claim 27 , comprising at least ...

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Номер записи: 52
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Footwear Comprising an Elastic Intermediate Sole

Номер: US20170013912A1
Автор: Kerspe Lars, Marschall Ursula, Seuser Axel
Принадлежит: Enquiring Eye GmbH

The invention relates to footwear comprising a multi-layer structure of the sole, with said sole being composed of at least one outsole (), an optional insole as well as a midsole (), wherein the midsole () is made of an elastic material having an open-cell structure provided with a gas- and liquid-tight outer skin, with said cell structure being filled with at least one fluidic medium. 132. Footwear comprising a multi-layer structure of the sole , with said sole being composed of at least one outsole () and one midsole () ,{'b': '2', 'wherein the midsole () is made of an elastic material having an open-cell structure provided with a gas- and liquid-tight outer skin, wherein said cell structure is filled at least partially with a fluidic medium'}2. Footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic material has a spongelike structure.3. Footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic material is a foamed plastic.4. Footwear according to claim 3 , wherein the foamed plastic consists of an open-pore foam.5. Footwear according to claim 3 , wherein the foamed plastic has a volumetric weight ranging between around 40 and around 100 kg/m.6. Footwear according to claim 3 , wherein the size of the pores is in the range of between around 0.5 and around 3 mm.7. Footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the fluidic medium is a liquid medium.8. Footwear according to claim 7 , wherein the liquid medium is one or more of water claim 7 , polyol and a mixture thereof.9. Footgear according to claim 8 , wherein the liquid medium is water containing a thickening agent for the purpose of increasing the viscosity.102. Footgear according to claim 5 , wherein aside from the liquid medium the midsole () also contains air.1172. Footgear according to claim 1 , further comprising a valve () arranged in the midsole ().12233. Footgear according to claim 1 , wherein the midsole () is sandwiched between the outsole () and an insole claim 1 , with the outsole () being designed so as to be ...

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Номер записи: 53
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Sole Structure for a Baseball Spiked Shoe

Номер: US20170013913A1
Автор: HIRAI Shin, IETA Tsuyoshi, Ito Koji
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A simplified sole structure for a baseball spiked shoe that can improve cushioning properties of a heel region of the sole structure and that can enhance comfortableness in wearing the shoe. The baseball spiked shoe includes a first midsole of a soft elastic member disposed at a heel central portion of the shoe, a second midsole of a soft elastic member that is disposed around and away from the first midsole via a circumferential groove and that is integrated with or unitary as one unit with the first midsole, and an outsole plate of a hard elastic member that is disposed on lower surfaces of the first and second midsoles, that has a plurality of spikes fitted thereon, and that has a hardness greater than a hardness of each of the first and second midsoles. 1. A sole structure for a baseball spiked shoe comprising:a first midsole disposed at a heel central portion of the shoe;a second midsole that is disposed around and away from said first midsole via a circumferential groove and that is integrally formed with or unitary as one unit with said first midsole; andan outsole that is disposed under said first and second midsoles, that has a plurality of spikes fitted thereon, and that has a hardness greater than a hardness of each of said first and second midsoles.2. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said first midsole is integrated with and received by said second midsole in a cavity formed in a lower surface of said secondmidsole claim 1 , said circumferential groove is formed by an outer circumferential surface of said first midsole and an inner circumferential surface of said cavity of said second midsole claim 1 , and a lower surface of said first midsole does not protrude from said lower surface of said second midsole.3. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said first midsole is located at a position corresponding to a bottom protruding portion of a calcaneus of a shoe wearer's foot.4. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 54
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Shoe Having Sole with Transverse Grooves and Tread Members

Номер: US20180014606A1
Автор: Mokos Jeffrey
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A shoe includes an upper and a sole secured to the upper. The sole includes transversely extending tread members and transversely extending grooves. The width of a tread member in a midfoot region is greater than the width of a tread member in a heel region and greater than the width of a tread member in a metatarsal region. The width of a groove in a ball region is greater than a width of a groove in a toe region and greater than the width of a groove in the metatarsal region. 1. A shoe comprising:a sole; andan upper secured to the sole;the sole extending in a longitudinal direction from a sole heel end to a sole toe end and extending transversely from a sole lateral edge to a sole medial edge, the sole including a heel region, a midfoot region, a metatarsal region, a ball region and a toe region, the heel region extending longitudinally forward from the sole heel end to the midfoot region, the midfoot region extending longitudinally forward from the heel region to the metatarsal region, the metatarsal region extending longitudinally forward from the midfoot region to the ball region, the ball region extending longitudinally forward from the metatarsal region to the toe region, and the toe region extending longitudinally forward from the ball region to the sole toe end,the sole having a plurality of tread members and a plurality of grooves, each of the plurality of tread members extending transversely between the sole lateral edge and the sole medial edge, each of the plurality of grooves extending transversely between the sole lateral edge and the sole medial edge,each of at least most of the plurality of grooves being between an adjacent pair of the plurality of tread members and having a groove width constituting a distance in the longitudinal direction from one of the tread members of the adjacent pair of tread members to the other of the tread members of the adjacent pair of tread members, each of the plurality of grooves having a groove depth,each of at least ...

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Номер записи: 55
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Mid Sole Having Layered Structure

Номер: US20160015122A1
Автор: ISOBE Masashi, Nishiwaki Tsuyoshi
Принадлежит: ASICS CORPORATION

A mid sole arranged on an outsole having a tread surface, the mid sole including: an upper layer and a lower layer, wherein one of the upper layer and the lower layer includes a layer of a first foamed body having a thermoplastic resin component; in another one of the upper layer and the lower layer, one or two or more of a majority of a flat area of a front foot portion, a majority of a flat area of a middle foot portion, and a majority of a flat area of a rear foot portion includes a layer of a second foamed body having a thermoplastic resin component; and the second foamed body has a greater specific gravity than the first foamed body, and is formed by a low-resilience material having a low speed of recovering to its original shape after being deformed. 1. A mid sole arranged on an outsole having a tread surface ,the mid sole comprising: an upper layer and a lower layer, whereinone of the upper layer and the lower layer includes a layer of a first foamed body having a thermoplastic resin component;in another one of the upper layer and the lower layer, one or two or more of a majority of a flat area of a front foot portion, a majority of a flat area of a middle foot portion, and a majority of a flat area of a rear foot portion includes a layer of a second foamed body having a thermoplastic resin component; and {'br': None, 'i': 'Lc≦Nc+', '10\u2003\u2003(1).'}, 'the second foamed body has a greater specific gravity than the first foamed body, and is formed by a low-resilience material having a speed of recovering to its original shape after being deformed lower than that of the first foamed body, wherein a relationship between an asker C hardness Lc of the second foamed body and an asker C hardness Nc of the first foamed body is set to satisfy Expression (1) below2. A mid sole arranged on an outsole having a tread surface ,the mid sole comprising: an upper layer and a lower layer, whereinthe lower layer includes a layer of a first foamed body having a thermoplastic ...

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Номер записи: 56
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Braided Article And Method Of Making

Номер: US20190014854A1
Автор: Acevedo John, Braley Mike, Santos Craig, Story Tom, White Tom
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In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:a footbed component;an interior braided layer;an outer surface of the interior braided layer being attached to an upper surface of the footbed component;an exterior braided layer;an inner surface of the exterior braided layer being attached to a lower surface of the footbed component; andwherein the interior braided layer is attached to the exterior braided layer.2. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , further comprising an adhesion layer claim 1 , the adhesion layer being coextensive with a portion of the exterior braided layer.3. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , further comprising an adhesion layer claim 1 , the adhesion layer being coextensive with a portion of the interior braided layer.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the interior braided layer is formed of a first material and the exterior braided layer is formed of a second material claim 1 , wherein the first material has different material properties than the second material.5. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the interior braided layer includes a thermoplastic material and wherein the exterior braided layer includes a thermoplastic material.6. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein a heel counter is located between the interior braided layer and the exterior braided layer.7. ...

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Номер записи: 57
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Shoe outsole made using composite sheet material

Номер: US20200015545A1
Автор: John Koo, Jonathan Goldberg
Принадлежит: Dynasty Footwear Ltd

Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for making a shoe outsole and to shoe outsoles made using such techniques. In one such technique, a sheet of composite material is produced by extruding a base material together with a sheet of fabric material. The sheet of composite material is then cut into an outsole component, and a shoe outsole is fabricated using the outsole component.

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Номер записи: 58
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SHOE-FORMING MEMBER AND SHOE

Номер: US20200015546A1
Автор: NISHI TOSHIAKI
Принадлежит:

Provided is a shoe-forming member that has excellent adhesion. The shoe-forming member is formed using a thermoplastic elastomer containing an aromatic polymer having a poly-α-methylstyrene structure in a matrix together with a polypropylene resin. 1. A shoe-forming member comprising a thermoplastic elastomer , the thermoplastic elastomer comprisinga matrix comprising a polypropylene resin and a poly-a-methylstyrene resin; anda domain comprising a crosslinked elastomer, whereinthe crosslinked elastomer is formed by crosslinking styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene copolymer resin (SEBS) or styrene-ethylene-ethylene/propylene-styrene copolymer resin (SEEPS).2. The shoe-forming member according to claim 1 , wherein the domain comprising a crosslinked elastomer is covered by the polypropylene resin.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. A shoe comprising the shoe-forming member according to .8. A shoe comprising the shoe-forming member according to .9. A shoe comprising the shoe-forming member according to . The present invention relates to a shoe-forming member and a shoe, more specifically, to a shoe-forming member containing a thermoplastic elastomer and a shoe including such a shoe-forming member.Conventionally, upper materials and sole materials of sports shoes or the like are mostly formed using crosslinked rubber. Forming the shoe-forming members such as upper materials and sole materials using 15 thermoplastic elastomers has been studied in view of recyclability and formability (see Patent Literature 1 below).Patent Literature 1: JP 2006-192723 AUrethane thermoplastic elastomers and olefin thermoplastic elastomers are known as such thermoplastic elastomers. Olefin thermoplastic elastomers in which domains composed of crosslinked elastomers are dispersed in a matrix of a polypropylene resin have excellent hydrolysis resistance as compared with urethane thermoplastic elastomers. Further, the aforementioned olefin thermoplastic elastomers are suitable as materials ...

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Номер записи: 59
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Sole Structures Including Polyolefin Plates and Articles of Footwear Formed Therefrom

Номер: US20210015205A1
Автор: Farr Isaac, Frazier Devon, Walker Jeremy D., Wright Zachary C.
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Sole structures including a plate including a first polyolefin resin, and an edge portion comprising a second resin are disclosed herein. The edge portion is more flexible or less rigid than the plate. Articles of footwear formed from the sole structures are also provided. Methods of making the polyolefin resin compositions, plates, edge portions, sole structures, and articles of footwear are also provided. In some aspects, the first polyolefin resin composition includes an effective amount of a polymeric resin modifier. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a plate comprising a first polyolefin resin, the plate having a first side and a second side and a perimeter, wherein the first side is configured to be ground-facing when the plate is a component of an article of footwear; andan edge portion comprising a second resin that is different from the first polyolefin resin, the edge portion disposed on at least a portion of the perimeter.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the edge portion has a flexural modulus that is at least 10 percent lower than a flexural modulus of the plate.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first polyolefin resin comprises a polyolefin copolymer and an effective amount of a resin modifier.4. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the polyolefin copolymer comprises a plurality of repeat units claim 3 , with each of the plurality of repeat units individually derived from an alkene monomer having about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms.5. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the polyolefin copolymer comprises a plurality of repeat units claim 3 , with each of the plurality of repeat units individually derived from a monomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene claim 3 , propylene claim 3 , 4-methyl-1-pentene claim 3 , 1-butene claim 3 , and a combination thereof.6. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the second resin comprises a polymeric component that is substantially ...

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Номер записи: 60
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Shoe member, shoe, and method for producing the same

Номер: US20190016079A1
Автор: Shintaro NAGATA, Tatsuro Tanabe
Принадлежит: Asics Corp

Provided is a shoe member constituting a part of a shoe, including an injection molded article that includes an inner member and an outer member partially or fully enclosing the inner member, wherein the inner member and the outer member are each formed from a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin, a shoe including the shoe member, and a method for producing the shoe member.

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Номер записи: 61
21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A PLASTIC COMPONENT, PLASTIC COMPONENT, AND SHOE

Номер: US20210016531A1
Автор: Fathi Amir, Holmes Christopher Edward, Kurtz Maximilian Philipp, Le Tru Huu Minh, Reuber Norbert, ROBERTSON CHRISTOPHER, Romanov Victor, Seefried Andreas Johannes
Принадлежит:

Described are methods for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such a method, for example a sole or a part of a sole for a shoe, and a shoe with such a sole. According to an aspect of the invention, a method for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, is provided which includes loading a mold with a first material which includes particles of an expanded material, and, during loading the mold, pre-heating the particles by supplying energy, wherein the energy is supplied in the form of at least one electromagnetic field. 1loading a mold with a first material, which comprises particles of an expanded material; andwhile loading the mold, pre-heating the particles by supplying energy,wherein the energy is supplied in a form of at least one electromagnetic field.. A method for manufacturing a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, comprising: This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/829,230, filed Dec. 1, 2017, entitled METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A PLASTIC COMPONENT, PLASTIC COMPONENT, AND SHOE (“the '230 application”, which is related to and claims priority benefits from German Patent Application No. DE 10 2016 223 980.5, filed on Dec. 1, 2016, entitled METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A PLASTIC COMPONENT, PLASTIC COMPONENT, AND SHOE (“the '980.5 application”). The '230, and '980.5 applications are hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference.The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such a method, for example a sole or part of a sole for a shoe, as well as a shoe with such a sole.Nowadays, plastic components play an essential role in many areas of technology and everyday life. As examples, the aviation ...

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Номер записи: 62
16-01-2020 дата публикации

CURABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING REACTIVE FUNCTIONAL COMPOUNDS AND POLYSILOXANE RESINS, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE AND COATED ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM, AND A METHOD OF MITIGATING DIRT BUILD-UP ON A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20200017711A1
Автор: Donaldson Susan Fundy, JR. Ronald J., Kabagambe Benjamin, KRALIC
Принадлежит: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

A curable composition is provided, comprising: 1. A curable composition comprising:(A) a binder composition comprising one or more of:(i) a) an isocyanate functional compound and b) an amine functional compound;(ii) a) an acid-functional compound and b) an epoxide functional compound;(iii) a) an ethylenically unsaturated compound and b) an amine functional compound;(iv) a) an isocyanate functional compound and b) a thiol functional compound;(v) a) cyclic carbonate functional compound and b) an amine functional compound;(vi) a) an acetoacetate functional compound and b) an amine functional compound;(vii) a) an epoxide functional compound and b) an amine functional compound;(viii) a) a thiol functional compound and b) an ethylenically unsaturated compound;(ix) a) an ethylenically unsaturated compound and b) a malonate functional compound;(x) a) an epoxide functional compound and b) a thiol functional compound; and(xi) one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds; and(B) a polysiloxane resin comprising aromatic functional groups and terminal active hydrogen groups.2. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the binder composition (A) comprises:a) an isocyanate-functional prepolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 1300 to 20,000, wherein the isocyanate-functional prepolymer comprises (i) a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a polyamine having primary and/or secondary amino groups; and/or (ii) a reaction product of a polyisocyanate and a polyol; andb) a mixture of polyamines, wherein at least one polyamine has an amine equivalent weight of 125 to 250.3. The curable composition according to wherein the polyisocyanate used to prepare the isocyanate-functional prepolymer is aliphatic.4. The curable composition according to wherein isocyanate-functional prepolymer has an isocyanate equivalent weight greater than 300.5. The curable composition according to claim 2 , wherein the isocyanate-functional prepolymer comprises a reaction product of ...

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Номер записи: 63
28-01-2016 дата публикации

PERFORMANCE OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20160021969A1
Автор: II Carl F., LETTOW, SAURO Raymond J.
Принадлежит: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP

Embodiments of the present invention relate to footwear articles and a method for fabricating a footwear article. The footwear article comprises an upper and a sole that is comprised of a graphene-containing polymer composition and having one or more layers affixed to the upper. The method for fabricating the footwear article comprises forming a sole on an upper. The sole comprises a graphene-containing polymer composition and one or more layers affixed to the upper. 1. A footwear article comprising:an upper; anda sole comprised of a graphene-containing polymer composition and having one or more layers affixed to the upper.2. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the graphene-containing polymer composition includes graphene sheets.3. The footwear article of claim 2 , wherein the graphene sheets have a surface area of at least 100 m/g.4. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the upper includes a graphene-containing polymer composition.5. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the upper and a layer included in the one or more layers comprise a single continuous unit.6. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the graphene-containing polymer composition has one or more of the following characteristics:a tensile strength of 50 lbs. or greater;a thermal insulation value of at least 0.12 clo;a coefficient of friction of at least 0.75 when dry; anda coefficient of friction of at least 0.5 when wet.7. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the sole further comprises a formation of one or more cleat protrusions included on a surface of the sole.8. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the upper includes a graphene-containing polymer composition.9. The footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the upper includes a toe cap comprised of a second graphene-containing polymer composition; andwherein the first and second graphene-containing polymer composition include the same or different graphenic material.10. The footwear article of claim 7 , wherein the one or ...

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Номер записи: 64
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Retractable High Heel Shoe

Номер: US20180020765A1
Автор: Harvey Shirley
Принадлежит:

A retractable high heel shoe. The retractable high heel shoe includes a shoe having an upper portion extending perpendicularly upwards from a sole defining an interior volume that can receive a foot therein. A heel having a lower side is affixed to the sole at a rear side of the shoe. The heel includes a plurality of sections that can telescopically move between an extended position and a retracted position. 1. A retractable high heel shoe , comprising:a shoe having an upper portion extending perpendicularly upwards from a sole defining an interior volume configured to receive a foot therein;a heel having a lower side affixed to the sole at a rear side of the shoe;wherein the heel comprises a plurality of sections configured to telescopically move between an extended position and a retracted position.2. The retractable high heel shoe of claim 1 , further comprising a button disposed on a front sidewall of the heel claim 1 , wherein the button is affixed to a first end of an engagement member claim 1 , the engagement member configured to engage the heel when in an engaged position and to disengage the heel when in a disengaged position.3. The retractable high heel shoe of claim 2 , wherein the engagement member is configured to selectively move between the engaged position and the disengaged position about a pivot when the button is actuated.4. The retractable high heel shoe of claim 1 , wherein the heel is configured to be telescopic such that it can extend and retract between a plurality of positions claim 1 , wherein each adjacent position adjusts a distance between the lower side of the heel and the sole.5. The retractable high heel shoe of claim 1 , wherein the position of the heel is maintained by at least one magnet disposed within each of the plurality of sections.6. The retractable high heel shoe of claim 2 , wherein the engagement member further comprises a protrusion affixed to a second end of the engagement member claim 2 , wherein the protrusion is ...

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Номер записи: 65
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Shoe with Flexible Upper

Номер: US20180020774A1
Автор: Chang Gary David
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A shoe includes an outsole, a main body containing a flexible upper, and at least one elastic lace. The flexible upper is formed of a four-way stretch fabric. In use, the flexible upper can be deformed in response to the shape differences of users' feet, and the elastic lace can limit the deformation of the flexible upper to allow the shoe to be firmly worn by a user. With the shoe of the present invention, the unfit problem of conventional shoes due to the insufficient elasticity of the mesh fabrics making the uppers of the shoes can be solved. 1. A shoe with a flexible upper , comprising:an outsole having a bottom surface and a top surface and defining a first groove extending across the top surface in a transverse direction to reach two opposite lateral sides of the outsole;a main body attached to the top surface of the outsole and including an insole and a flexible upper, the insole attached to the outsole and having a shape corresponding to the top surface of the outsole, the flexible upper being formed of a four-way stretch fabric and attached to a peripheral edge of the insole, the insole and the flexible upper defining a receiving space, wherein a top opening is defined by the flexible upper and communicates with the receiving space to allow one foot of a user to be accommodated in the receiving space, wherein the flexible upper is deformable to some extent to conform with the shape of the foot; andat least one first elastic lace being routed through the first groove to loop around the main body to limit the extent of deformation of the flexible upper.2. The shoe of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the outsole has a rear section claim 1 , a middle section claim 1 , and a front section claim 1 , with the flexible upper having a rear portion corresponding to the rear section claim 1 , a middle portion corresponding to the middle section claim 1 , and a front portion corresponding to the front section claim 1 , with the first groove defined in the middle ...

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Номер записи: 66
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FOOTWEAR WITH TACTILE-FEEDBACK MEMBERS

Номер: US20180020776A1
Автор: ARIOLA ELMAR, McCULLAGH CORY B., SITES TIM
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An upper for an article of footwear comprises one or more tactile-feedback members. The tactile-feedback members include a first ridge and a second ridge formed in one or more textile elements of the upper. The first ridge and the second ridge protrude from an outward-facing surface of the textile elements and away from the inward-facing surface of the textile elements and extend toward a midfoot region of the upper from a rear-foot region. The first ridge and the second ridge further comprise an arch shape, and the first ridge is superior to the second ridge. The upper may further include other tactile-feedback members, including a finger pad on the heel side of the upper, the finger pad comprising a non-textile material, and a forefoot grip extending over at least a portion of the superior surface of the upper in the forefoot region. 21. The upper of claim , wherein the first ridge includes a first-ridge setoff , the first-ridge setoff being a distance between the outward-facing surface of the one or more textile elements and an outward-facing surface of a middle portion of the first ridge , and wherein the second ridge includes a second-ridge setoff , the second-ridge setoff being a distance between the outward-facing surface of the one or more textile elements and an outward-facing surface of a middle portion of the second ridge.3. The upper of claim 2 , wherein the first-ridge setoff is greater than the second-ridge setoff.4. The upper of claim 2 , wherein the first-ridge setoff is in a range of about 3.0 millimeters to 5.0 millimeters and the second-ridge setoff is in a range of about 2.0 millimeters to 4.0 millimeters.5. (canceled)6. The upper of claim 2 , wherein the first-ridge first end includes a first-ridge first-end setoff that is less than the first-ridge setoff at the middle portion of the first ridge and wherein the second-ridge first end includes a second-ridge first-end setoff that is less than the second-ridge setoff at the middle portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 67
10-02-2022 дата публикации

COMPOSITE SPORTS ARTICLE

Номер: US20220039514A1
Автор: Kurtz Maximilian Philipp, Weisskopf Matthias
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The present invention relates to a composite sports article. The composite sports article includes: a first component and a second component which was produced by means of an additive manufacturing technique. The first component and the second component are bonded to each other by a first bonding agent and there is a form-fitted bond between the first bonding agent and the second component and/or the first component and the second component are bonded to each other in a form-fitted manner via a first bonding agent. 1. A method of producing a composite sports article , comprising:(a) producing a first component;(b) producing a second component by means of an additive manufacturing technique, wherein at least one first form-fitting element is provided on the second component; and(c) bonding the first component to the second component by a first bonding agent.2. The method of producing a composite sports article according to claim 1 , wherein producing a second component by means of an additive manufacturing technique comprises:providing a photopolymer, andselectively activating the photopolymer in order to form the second component.3. The method of producing a composite sports article according to claim 1 , wherein producing the second component comprises forming a lattice structure comprising a plurality of voids in the second component.4. The method of producing a composite sports article according to claim 1 , wherein the first form-fitting element is provided on a midsole of a multi-layered sole such that it faces the shoe upper; and the midsole further comprises a second form-fitting element which faces an outsole of the multi-layered sole and which is bonded to the outsole via a second bonding agent or is in direct engagement in a form-fitted manner.5. The method of producing a composite sports article according to claim 4 , wherein forming the first and/or second form-fitting element comprises:forming a first channel with a first opening, of a first width, in a ...

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Номер записи: 68
28-01-2016 дата публикации

SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH PLURAL PORTIONS THAT COOPERATIVELY DEFINE CHAMBER

Номер: US20160023416A1
Автор: Dirsa David J., Horesh Haim, Peters Gary M.
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A method of forming a sole assembly of an article of footwear that includes an interior space that receives a foot of a wearer is disclosed. The article of footwear also includes an exterior surface. The method includes providing a first portion of the sole assembly. The first portion includes a first surface that at least partially defines the interior space. The first portion also includes a first chamber surface that opposes the first surface. Moreover, the method includes providing a second portion of the sole assembly. The second portion includes a second surface that at least partially defines the exterior surface of the article of footwear. The second portion also includes a second chamber surface that opposes the second surface. The method further includes operably securing the first portion to the second portion such that the first chamber surface and the second chamber surface cooperate to at least partially define a substantially sealed chamber within the sole assembly. 1. A method of forming a sole assembly of an article of footwear that includes an interior space that receives a foot of a wearer , the article of footwear also including an exterior surface , the method comprising:providing a first portion of the sole assembly, the first portion including a first surface that at least partially defines the interior space, the first portion also including a first chamber surface that opposes the first surface;providing a second portion of the sole assembly, the second portion including a second surface that at least partially defines the exterior surface of the article of footwear, the second portion also including a second chamber surface that opposes the second surface; andoperably securing the first portion to the second portion such that the first chamber surface and the second chamber surface cooperate to at least partially define a substantially sealed chamber within the sole assembly.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming at least one ...

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Номер записи: 69
26-01-2017 дата публикации

MICROWAVE BONDING OF EVA AND RUBBER ITEMS

Номер: US20170021557A1
Автор: Fathi Zakaryae, Heineck David
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Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods for customizing microwave energy distribution within a chamber to accommodate various load characteristics. Aspects of the present invention customized configurations of ports, deflectors, waveguides, conducting rods, and slots to shape and distribute energy. 1. A method for affixing an Ethylene-vinyl acetate item to a rubber item , the method comprising:placing an at least partially cured Ethylene-vinyl acetate item on top of a less than cured rubber item;providing a chamber comprising a first material having a first dielectric constant;providing a chamber cover, wherein the chamber cover is coupled to the chamber, and wherein the chamber cover comprises an aperture extending through the chamber cover, the aperture fully containing a second material having a second dielectric constant; andapplying microwaves and pressure through the chamber cover to the at least partially cured Ethylene-vinyl acetate item and a less than cured rubber item for a predetermined amount of time.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:preheating the less than cured rubber item to a first temperature prior to placing the Ethylene-vinyl acetate item on top of the less than cured rubber item; andpreheating the at least partially cured Ethylene-vinyl acetate item to a second temperature prior to placing the Ethylene-vinyl acetate item on top of the less than cured rubber item3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:applying pressure and microwaves simultaneously to the at least partially cured Ethylene-vinyl acetate item on top of the less than cured rubber item.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the placing an at least partially cured Ethylene-vinyl acetate item on top of the less than cured rubber item comprises placing the at least partially cured Ethylene-vinyl acetate item and less than cured rubber item within a cavity claim 1 , the cavity comprising the first material having the first dielectric constant.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 70
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Sports Shoes and Methods for Manufacturing and Recycling of Sports Shoes

Номер: US20190021435A1
Автор: Brundage Adam Martin, Holmes Christopher Edward, Hoying Brian, Kormann Marco
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A sports shoe includes an upper wherein a majority by weight of the upper is made from a thermoplastic base material and a sole wherein a majority by weight of the sole is made from the same thermoplastic base material. The sole and the upper are individually fabricated and joined to each other. The thermoplastic base material includes at least one of the following materials: thermoplastic polyurethane TPU, polyamide PA, polyethylene terephthalate PET, or polybutylene terephthalate PBT. 1. A sports shoe comprising:an upper wherein a majority by weight of the upper is made from a thermoplastic base material;a sole, wherein a majority by weight of the sole is made from the same thermoplastic base material;wherein the sole and the upper are individually fabricated and joined to each other; andwherein the thermoplastic base material comprises at least one of the following materials: thermoplastic polyurethane TPU, polyamide PA, polyethylene terephthalate PET, or polybutylene terephthalate PBT.2. The sports shoe of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic base material is adapted to be recycled in a joint recycling process for the upper and the sole so that a recycled material from the sports shoe serves as a base material for the manufacture of a further product.3. The sports shoe of claim 2 , wherein the further product comprises a further shoe and the further shoe comprises an upper and a sole that each comprise the recycled material.4. The sports shoe of claim 2 , wherein the further product comprises a ball claim 2 , apparel claim 2 , protective equipment claim 2 , rackets claim 2 , or clubs.5. The sports shoe of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic base material is selected from the group consisting of expanded TPU claim 1 , polyester-based TPU claim 1 , and polyether-based TPU.6. The sports shoe of claim 1 , wherein the upper comprises a yarn comprising the thermoplastic base material.7. The sports shoe of claim 1 , wherein the upper includes a textile material claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 71
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Open Footwear with Rigid, Porous Surface

Номер: US20190021436A1
Автор: Madden Thomas H.
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It is desired to teach an open footwear article where the upper surface contacting the foot is partially combined with, or wholly comprised of, a substantially rigid material that has some degree of open porosity. The purpose of said rigid, porous material serves to immediately absorb perspiration and/or water from the feet. Subsequent drying of the porous, rigid material occurs when the sandal is not in use as water/perspiration are evaporated from within the pores. The porous, rigid material also effects a massaging action while walking. It is the intent of this invention to capture a preferred combination of these two embodiments. 1. An open footwear article whose contact surface with the foot is partially comprised of a rigid , porous material , and the non-rigid portion of the footwear article is preferably comprised of ethyl-vinyl acetate (EVA) , or polyurethane (PU) , poly-ethylene (PE) , poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) , thermo-plastic rubber (TPR) or pure rubber , as well as combinations of these polymers.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the rigid claim 1 , porous material has a degree of porosity of 1-40%.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the rigid claim 2 , porous material has a degree of porosity of 1-20%.4. The article of claim 3 , wherein the rigid claim 3 , porous material has a degree of porosity of 1-10%.5. The article of claim 2 , wherein the rigid claim 2 , porous material has a modulus-of-rigidity of 0.1-25 GPa.6. The article of claim 5 , wherein the rigid claim 5 , porous material has a modulus-of-rigidity of 0.1-10 GPa.7. The article of claim 6 , wherein the rigid claim 6 , porous material has a modulus-of-rigidity of 0.1-5 GPa.8. The article of claim 1 , wherein the rigid claim 1 , porous material is comprised partially or wholly of sandstone.9. The article of claim 8 , wherein the sandstone material deployed is also produced for another application claim 8 , such as a coaster.10. An open footwear article whose contact surface with the foot is ...

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Номер записи: 72
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SHOCK ABSORBING MATERIAL, SHOE SOLE MEMBER, SHOE, AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR SPORTS

Номер: US20190021443A1
Автор: Tateishi Junichiro
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Provided is a shock absorbing material partially or fully formed from a crosslinked foam, wherein the crosslinked foam shows specific measurement results by pulsed NMR. 1. A shock absorbing material partially or fully formed from a crosslinked foam formed by crosslinking and foaming a polymer composition , whereinthe crosslinked foam has a value obtained by subtracting the content ratio of S phase determined by pulsed NMR measurement at 40° C. from the content ratio of S phase determined by pulsed NMR measurement at 20° C. being 0.10 or more.2. The shock absorbing material according to claim 1 , whereinthe crosslinked foam has a value obtained by subtracting the content ratio of S phase determined by pulsed NMR measurement at 40° C. from the content ratio of S phase determined by pulsed NMR measurement at 20° C. being higher than 0.15.3. The shock absorbing material according to claim 1 , whereinthe polymer composition contains a styrene thermoplastic elastomer.4. The shock absorbing material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition contains an amide thermoplastic elastomer.5. The shock absorbing material according to claim 1 , wherein the maximum value of negative acceleration applied to a 10-kg weight when it is allowed to fall freely from a position 50 mm above the crosslinked foam at 23° C. so as to collide with the crosslinked foam is 20 G or less at a thickness of 10 mm.6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The shock absorbing material according to claim 1 , whereinthe specific gravity of the crosslinked foam is 0.40 or less, andthe C hardness of the crosslinked foam is 60 or less.10. A shoe sole member comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the shock absorbing material according to .'}11. A shoe comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00010', 'claim 10'}, 'the shoe sole member according to .'}12. Protective equipment for sports comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the shock absorbing material ...

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Номер записи: 73
23-01-2020 дата публикации

RESILIN MATERIAL FOOTWEAR AND FABRICATION METHODS

Номер: US20200022451A1
Автор: Heinrich Mitchell Joseph, Jehlen Paul James, Lee Michael Eun-Suk, SMITH Matthew Jordan
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An article of footwear includes an upper and a midsole coupled with the upper. The midsole includes at least a portion of a solid resilin material comprising a cross-linked recombinant resilin and a polar nonaqueous solvent. 156-. (canceled)57. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper; anda midsole coupled with the upper;wherein the midsole includes at least a portion of a solid resilin material comprising a cross-linked recombinant resilin and a polar nonaqueous solvent.58. The article of footwear of claim 57 , wherein the midsole defines at least one exposed ground-contacting surface at least in one of the heel or fore-foot areas of the midsole.59. The article of footwear of claim 58 , wherein the at least one exposed ground contacting surface is uncovered by an outsole and includes at least one tread of the solid resilin material molded with the midsole.60. The article of footwear of claim 57 , wherein the polar nonaqueous solvent is glycerol.61. The article of footwear of claim 57 , wherein the solid resilin material is coated with an encapsulant material.62. The article of footwear of claim 57 , wherein the midsole includes a shank embedded within the solid resilin material.63. The article of footwear of claim 57 , wherein:the article of footwear is a sandal; andthe upper includes one or more straps and defines at least one open area.64. The article of footwear of claim 57 , wherein the midsole comprises a plurality of portions of the resilin material in respective implementations thereof having different physical properties selected to correlate with desired characteristics of the corresponding locations of the portions within the midsole.65. The article of footwear of claim 64 , wherein a first one of the portions of the resilin material is positioned within a heel area of the midsole claim 64 , the respective implementation of the resilin material having a higher density compared to at least a second one of the portions positioned within a fore-foot area ...

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Номер записи: 74
23-01-2020 дата публикации

SHOE SOLE

Номер: US20200022452A1
Автор: HATANO Genki, INOMATA Takashi, MORIYASU Kenta, TAKAMASU Sho
Принадлежит: ASICS CORPORATION

A shoe sole includes an outsole having a contact surface, and a midsole arranged over the outsole, contacting with the outsole. The midsole defines a tunnel-shaped or groove-shaped hollow extending in a front-rear direction of a shoe. At least a part of the hollow is formed in a tunnel shape. 1. A shoe sole , comprising:an outsole having a contact surface; anda midsole arranged over the outsole, contacting with the outsole, whereinthe midsole defines a tunnel-shaped or groove-shaped hollow extending in a front-rear direction of a shoe; andat least a part of the hollow is formed in a tunnel shape.2. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein:the tunnel-shaped hollow is provided in a rearfoot portion of the midsole so as to extend in the front-rear direction; andthe tunnel-shaped hollow in the rearfoot portion is open toward a front direction or a rear direction.3. The shoe sole according to claim 2 , wherein:the tunnel-shaped hollow in the rearfoot portion is open toward the front direction and closed toward the rear direction.4. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein:the tunnel-shaped hollow is provided in a rearfoot portion of the shoe sole;a middle foot portion of the shoe sole is provided with a tunnel-shaped through hole extending in a cross sectional direction and penetrating the middle foot portion in the cross sectional direction; andthe tunnel-shaped hollow is open toward the tunnel-shaped through hole.5. The shoe sole according to claim 1 , wherein:the midsole includes a rearfoot portion, a middle foot portion, and a forefoot portion;the tunnel-shaped or groove-shaped hollow is provided so as to extend across the rearfoot portion, the middle foot portion, and the forefoot portion;at least in the rearfoot portion, the tunnel-shaped hollow forms a tunnel portion where the midsole surrounds a circumference of a cross section of the tunnel-shaped hollow;at least in the forefoot portion, the groove-shaped hollow is composed of a first groove formed on a ...

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Номер записи: 75
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Shoe, in particular a sports shoe

Номер: US20200022453A1
Автор: Matthias Hartmann, Sabrina ZINNER
Принадлежит: PUMA SE

A shoe, in particular a sport shoe, having a sole and a shoe upper part connected to the sole. In order to improve the use properties of the shoe, the sole is made, at least in sections, from an expanded thermoplastic polyolefin.

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Номер записи: 76
28-01-2021 дата публикации

ARTICLES INCLUDING COATED FIBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING COATED FIBERS AND ARTICLES

Номер: US20210022437A1
Автор: Bartel Aaron, Edwards Charles R., Guest Stefan E., Steinbeck Christian Alexander
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure is directed to articles that include one or more coated fiber(s) (i.e., fiber(s) with a cured coating disposed thereon), where the coating includes a matrix of crosslinked polymers and optionally a colorant (e.g., pigment particles or dye or both). The cured coating is a product of crosslinking a coating composition including uncrosslinked polymers (e.g., a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers in a carrier, wherein the uncrosslinked polymers are crosslinked to form the matrix of crosslinked polymers). The present disclosure is also directed to articles including the coated fibers, methods of forming the coated fibers and articles, and methods of making articles including the coated fibers. 1. A composite component of an article of footwear comprising:one or more fiber(s); anda cured coating disposed on the one or more fiber(s), the cured coating including a plurality of pigment particles entrapped in a matrix of crosslinked polyurethane homopolymers or copolymers or both, wherein the cured coating is an elastomeric cured coating, and the one or more coated fiber(s) are attached to a substrate and consolidated with a substantially transparent resin material.2. The component of claim 1 , wherein the matrix of crosslinked polymers includes crosslinked polyester polyurethanes.3. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) include thermoplastic polyurethane fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyimide fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyester fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyether fibers claim 1 , thermoplastic polyolefin fibers claim 1 , and any combination thereof.4. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) include glass fibers claim 1 , carbon fibers claim 1 , boron fibers and any combination thereof.5. The component of claim 1 , wherein the one or more coated fiber(s) are present in a yarn claim 1 , and the coating is disposed on an outer surface of the yarn.6. The component of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 77
28-01-2021 дата публикации

CUSHIONING MEMBER FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR AND METHOD OF MAKING

Номер: US20210022440A1
Автор: Hurd John, Minami Tetsuya T.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A method of making a cushioning member is provided. The method includes forming a first barrier member from a first material, the first barrier member including a first compartment and a second compartment. The method further includes forming a second barrier member from a second material different than the first material. The first compartment is provided with a first quantity of particulate matter and the second compartment is provided with a second quantity of particulate matter. The method further includes covering the first compartment with the second barrier member and covering the second compartment with the second barrier member. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , the sole structure comprising:a midsole having a plurality of cavities arranged in series, the plurality of cavities including a first cavity and a second cavity;a cushioning member including a first quantity of particulate matter contained within a first compartment, the first compartment received within the first cavity; anda second quantity of the particulate matter disposed directly within the second cavity.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the cushioning member includes a first barrier member and a second barrier member claim 1 , the second barrier member having a first portion joined to the first barrier member to form the first compartment and a second portion extending from the first portion and covering an opening of the second cavity.3. The sole structure of claim 2 , wherein the second cavity includes a first aperture formed in a first surface of the midsole and a second aperture formed in a second surface of the midsole on an opposite end of the second cavity from the first aperture.4. The sole structure of claim 3 , wherein the first aperture is covered by the second portion of the second barrier member.5. The sole structure of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the compartments tapers in a direction away from the second barrier member.6. The sole structure of ...

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Номер записи: 78
24-01-2019 дата публикации

COMPOSITION FOR PREPARING A FOAM, FOAM, AND SHOE EMPLOYING THE SAME

Номер: US20190023884A1
Автор: LIN Hsuan-Tsung, SHIH HSI-HSIN, TSAI Han-Ming, TU Ying-Pin
Принадлежит: TSRC CORPORATION

A composition for preparing a foam, a foam, and a shoe employing the foam are provided. The composition for preparing a foam includes 3-30 parts by weight of a first polymer and at least one of a second polymer and a third polymer. The first polymer is cyclic olefin polymer (COP), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), metallocene based cyclic olefin copolymer (mCOC), fully hydrogenated conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic copolymer, or a combination thereof. The total weight of the second polymer and the third polymer is 70-97 parts by weight. The second polymer is polyolefin, olefin copolymer, or a combination thereof. The third polymer is conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic copolymer, partially hydrogenated conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic copolymer, or a combination thereof. The total weight of the first polymer and at least one of the second polymer and the third polymer is 100 parts by weight. 1. A composition for preparing a foam , comprising:3-30 parts by weight of a first polymer, wherein the first polymer is cyclic olefin polymer (COP), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), metallocene based cyclic olefin copolymer (mCOC), fully hydrogenated conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic copolymer, or a combination thereof; andat least one of a second polymer and a third polymer, wherein the total weight of the second polymer and the third polymer is 70-97 parts by weight, the second polymer is polyolefin, olefin copolymer, or a combination thereof, the third polymer is conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic copolymer, partially hydrogenated conjugated diene-vinyl aromatic copolymer, or a combination thereof, and the total weight of the first polymer and at least one of the second polymer and the third polymer is 100 parts by weight.2. The composition for preparing a foam as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cyclic olefin copolymer is a copolymer of a norbornene-based monomer and an olefin-based monomer.3. The composition for preparing a foam as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the norbornene-based monomer ...

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Номер записи: 79
23-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING A SHOE

Номер: US20200023600A1
Автор: Egerer Stefan, Feix Thomas, Groeneweg Nicholas, Hanson Henry
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Described are methods, systems, and devices for at least partly manufacturing a piece of apparel (e.g., a shoe), which incorporate manipulating at least one component of the piece of apparel with a particle jamming device. 1. A method for at least partly manufacturing a piece of apparel comprising a shoe , the method comprising manipulating at least one component of the piece of apparel with a particle jamming device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein manipulating the at least one component of the piece of apparel with the particle jamming device comprises at least one of the following:translating the at least one component of the piece of apparel;rotating the at least one component of the piece of apparel; orholding in place the at least one component of the piece of apparel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein manipulating the at least one component of the piece of apparel with the particle jamming device comprises at least one of the following:compressing the at least one component of the piece of apparel;deforming the at least one component of the piece of apparel; orcalendaring the at least one component of the piece of apparel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein manipulating the at least one component of the piece of apparel with the particle jamming device comprises at least one of the following:molding the at least one component of the piece of apparel;forming the at least one component over at least a portion of a surface of the particle jamming device; orcapturing a negative relief of at least a portion of the at least one component of the piece of apparel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the manipulating the at least one component of the piece of apparel with the particle jamming device comprises molding the at least one component of the piece of apparel by a process that comprises:a. filling a mold volume confined at least in part by a portion of the particle jamming device with a plurality of polymer particles; andb. forming the at least one component of ...

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Номер записи: 80
29-01-2015 дата публикации

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH SUPPORT ASSEMBLY HAVING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MEMBERS

Номер: US20150027000A1
Автор: Barnes Elizabeth, Cortez Margarita, Elder Zachary, Fagergren Fred, Peyton Lee
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole, a support assembly beneath the midsole, and an outsole. The support assembly includes a primary member and a secondary member engaged with the primary member. A portion of the secondary member extends through an aperture in the primary member. An opening in the primary member exposes the aperture to an exterior of the primary member. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;a midsole positioned beneath the upper; a primary member including a front portion, a central portion, a rear portion, a first aperture formed in the primary member between the front and central portions, and a second aperture formed in the primary member between the central and rear portions; and', 'a secondary member including a front portion, a central portion, and a rear portion, the secondary member extending through the first aperture and the second aperture such that the front portion of the secondary member is positioned above the front portion of the primary member, the central portion of the primary member is positioned above the central portion of the secondary member, and the rear portion of the primary member is positioned above the rear portion of the secondary member; and, 'a support assembly positioned beneath the midsole and comprisingan outsole positioned beneath the support assembly.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the outsole is formed of a plurality of pieces claim 1 , a piece being positioned beneath each of the front portion of the primary member claim 1 , the rear portion of the primary member claim 1 , and the central portion of the secondary member.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the support assembly is positioned beneath a heel portion of the upper.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the support assembly is formed of a polyether-block co-polyamide polymer.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the support assembly is formed of rubber.6. The article of footwear ...

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Номер записи: 81
29-01-2015 дата публикации

TAPELESS WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR

Номер: US20150027001A1
Автор: Feng Henry, VanDernoot Josh, Xu Frank
Принадлежит:

Described herein are devices and techniques for solving the problems associated with the assembly of standard waterproof footwear such as the increased labor and cost of purchasing a taping machine and individually taping each seam of a waterproof article of footwear. Waterproof footwear described herein is made by laminating a waterproof membrane over substantially the entire exterior surface, including the seams, of a footwear liner, thereby producing a tapeless waterproof footwear article. 1. A tapeless waterproof footwear article comprising:a footwear liner comprising an exterior surface and at least one seam, wherein the footwear liner is substantially free of any waterproof membrane; andone or more layers of waterproof membrane laminated with substantially the entire exterior surface of the footwear liner and associated seams, wherein none of the one or more layers of waterproof membrane are seam-specific.2. The tapeless waterproof footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the footwear liner is constructed from one or more textile layers.3. The tapeless waterproof footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the one or more textile layers are constructed from at least one of a woven textile claim 1 , non-woven textile claim 1 , tricot claim 1 , knit textile claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , wool claim 1 , or leather.4. The tapeless waterproof footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the at least one seam is positioned so that the footwear liner lies flat when empty.5. The tapeless waterproof footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the at least one seam is positioned so that the footwear liner retains a three-dimensional shape when empty.6. The tapeless waterproof footwear article of claim 1 , wherein the footwear liner further comprises a substantially foot-shaped base.7. The tapeless waterproof footwear article of claim 6 , wherein the substantially foot-shaped base further comprises at least one of a Strobel board claim 6 ...

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Номер записи: 82
23-01-2020 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SYNDIOTACTIC 1,2-POLYBUTADIENE IN THE PRESENCE OF A CATALYTIC SYSTEM COMPRISING A PYRIDYL IRON COMPLEX

Номер: US20200024379A1
Автор: LEONE Giuseppe, Masi Francesco, Pampaloni Guido, RICCI Giovanni, Sommazzi Anna
Принадлежит: Versalis S.p.A.

Process for the preparation of syndiotactic 1,2-polybutadiene comprising polymerising 1,3-butadiene in the presence of a catalytic system comprising: —at least one pyridyl iron complex having the general formula (I), in which: —Rrepresents a hydrogen atom; or a methyl group; —Rrepresents a hydrogen atom; or is selected from linear or branched C-C, preferably C-C, alkyl groups; —X, identical or different to one another, represent a halogen atom such as, for example, chlorine, bromine, iodine; or are selected from linear or branched, C-C, preferably C-C, alkyl groups, —OCORgroups or —ORgroups in which Ris selected from linear or branched C-C, preferably C-C, alkyl groups; —n is 2 or 3; —at least one aluminoxane having the general formula (II), (R)-AI-O-[-AI(R)—O-]-AI-(R)(ll) in which R, Rand R, identical or different to one another, represent a hydrogen atom, or a halogen atom such as, for example, chlorine, bromine, iodine, fluorine; or are selected from linear or branched C-Calkyl groups, cycloalkyi groups, aryl groups, said groups being optionally substituted with one or more silicon atoms or germanium; and m is an integer ranging from 0 to 1000; in which the molar ratio between the aluminium present in the aluminoxane having the general formula (II) and the iron present in the pyridyl iron complex having the general formula (I) is ranging from 5 to 20, preferably ranging from 8 to 12. 2. Process for the preparation of syndiotactic 1 claim 1 ,2-polybutadiene according to claim 1 , in which in said pyridyl iron complex having the general formula (I):{'sub': '1', 'Rrepresents a hydrogen atom; or a methyl group;'}{'sub': '2', 'Rrepresents a hydrogen atom; or a methyl group, an ethyl group, an n-propyl group, an iso-propyl group;'}X, identical to one another, represent a halogen atom selected from chlorine, bromine, iodine;n is 2 or 3.3. Process for the preparation of syndiotactic 1 claim 1 ,2-polybutadiene according to claim 1 , in which said aluminoxane having the ...

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Номер записи: 83
02-02-2017 дата публикации

SHOE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A SHOE

Номер: US20170027281A1
Автор: LIANG Changming
Принадлежит:

A shoe and a corresponding method for making a shoe are disclosed. A shoe according to an embodiment includes: an upper including a main body; a midsole, an outside edge of the midsole being attached to a lower edge of the main body, the midsole being formed to define a first accommodation space; and a first fill injected in the first accommodation space. 1. A shoe , comprising:an upper including a main body;a midsole, an outside edge of the midsole being attached to a lower edge of the main body of the upper, the midsole being formed to at least in part define a first accommodation space; anda first fill injected in the first accommodation space.2. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the midsole is of a three-dimensional shape so as to form the first accommodation space.3. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the upper further comprises:a lower portion, an upper rim of which is attached to the main body of the upper, the lower portion of the upper covering a lower part of the main body so that a second accommodation space is formed between the lower portion of the upper and the main body of the upper; anda second fill injected in the second accommodation space.4. The shoe as claimed in claim 3 , wherein at least a portion of the midsole is wrapped around by the lower portion of the upper claim 3 , and the first accommodation space is formed between the lower portion of the upper and a bottom surface of an upper part of the midsole.5. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:an outsole attached to and covering the bottom surface of the midsole.6. The shoe as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the midsole comprises a first fabric layer and a first leakage preventing film attached to the first fabric layer to prevent the first fill from leakage.7. The shoe as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the main body comprises a second fabric layer and a second leakage preventing film attached to the second fabric layer to prevent the second fill from leakage.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 84
02-02-2017 дата публикации

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH DYNAMIC TENSIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170027286A1
Автор: Luedecke Tom
Принадлежит:

An improved article of footwear is disclosed herein. The footwear includes a sole, an upper, laces, and an adaptable/repositionable eyelet system. The upper of the footwear is disposed on the sole, where the upper contains a cavity that is configured to receive a foot. The eyelet system includes a cord and at least one eyelet. The cord is partially disposed between the upper and the sole, and the at least one eyelet is slidably coupled to the cord. The laces are slidably coupled to the at least one eyelet, such that the laces, the eyelet, and the cord are disposed proximate to the surface of the upper. As the laces are tightened, the at least one eyelet is repositioned along the cord to a location that is optimal for a foot disposed within the cavity formed by the upper. 1. An article of footwear comprising:a sole;an upper coupled to the sole, the upper being configured to receive at least a portion of a human foot; a strand defining a first end portion, a second end portion, and a free run portion between the first and second end portions, and', 'a carriage member movably coupled to the strand such that the carriage member is adapted to move along the strand; and, 'a plurality of tethering elements, each tethering element of the plurality includinga lacing element movably coupled to the carriage members, wherein engaging the lacing element repositions each carriage member along the strand to which the carriage member is coupled.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the upper includes a medial quarter and a lateral quarter claim 1 , and the upper defines a cavity.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the medial quarter includes a plurality of openings aligned in a longitudinal direction of the article of footwear and the lateral quarter includes a plurality of openings aligned in the longitudinal direction.4. The article of footwear of claim 3 , wherein each strand is inserted through at least one of the openings so that the first end portion and ...

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Номер записи: 85
04-02-2016 дата публикации

A Sole

Номер: US20160029739A1
Автор: Dias Olga
Принадлежит:

A sole () for use on an item of footwear () wherein the sole () provides a housing for a growth medium () capable of growing and maintaining grass (). The sole () is arranged to be fitted to a lower face of an item of footwear (), the sole is adapted to retain a growth medium () suitable for growing grass (), so that when fitted to the item of footwear (), blades of grass project distally from the sole through a mesh (). The user therefore has the sensation of walking on grass even if not on a grassy surface. 1. A sole arranged to be fitted to a lower face of an item of footwear , the sole is adapted to retain a growth medium suitable for growing grass , so that when fitted to the item of footwear , blades of grass project from the sole through a mesh.2. A sole according to having attachment means so as to allow the sole to be fitted to footwear.3. A sole according to wherein the attachment means includes a toe clip.4. A sole according to wherein the attachment means include a heel clip.5. A sole according to wherein the sole includes a continuous wall arranged about an outer edge so as to define a cavity for receiving the growth medium.6. A sole according to wherein the sole includes a base for attaching to a lower face of the footwear from which the continuous wall extends distally to define the cavity for retaining the growth medium wherein the mesh is adapted to correspond to the cavity opening in order to retain the growth medium within the cavity.7. A sole according to wherein the base and wall are integrated.8. A sole according to wherein the mesh is detachable claim 1 , for example claim 1 , to enable access to the cavity for the addition and removal of the growth medium.9. A sole according to formed from a resiliently deformable material so as to allow the sole to flex when worn.10. A sole according to wherein the sole is integrated with a shoe.11. A shoe according to wherein the grass is from the group comprising: Rye claim 1 , Meadow or Fescue.12. A sole ...

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Номер записи: 86
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Midsole Structure for a Shoe

Номер: US20180027923A1
Автор: DAZAI Tatsuya, IUCHI Kazunori, TAKAHASHI Yoshitaka, TAKESHITA Takeshi
Принадлежит: Mizuno Corporation

A midsole structure for a shoe not only maintains stability at the time of impacting the ground and improves cushioning property but also eliminates discomfort to a foot sole and improves ride feeling during running. The midsole structure () comprises at least two midsoles provided at a heel region of the shoe and having a hardness difference. On opposite sides of the heel region, an upper midsole () of a greater hardness has a thickness greater than a thickness of a lower midsole () of a smaller hardness. In a central part of the heel region, the lower midsole () of a smaller hardness has a thickness greater than a thickness of the upper midsole () of a greater hardness. Boundary surfaces (B, A) between the upper midsole () and the lower midsole () do not appear on a top surface of the midsole structure () (that is, a foot sole contact surface (A) of the upper midsole ()). 1. A midsole structure for a shoe in which said midsole structure is provided at a heel region of said shoe and comprises at least two midsoles of a hardness difference ,wherein on opposite sides of said heel region, one midsole of a greater hardness has a thickness greater than a thickness of another midsole of a smaller hardness, and in a central part of said heel region, said another midsole of a smaller hardness has a thickness greater than a thickness of said one midsole of a greater hardness; andwherein a boundary surface between said one midsole of a greater hardness and said another midsole of a smaller hardness does not appear on a top surface of said midsole structure.2. The midsole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said one midsole of a greater hardness is disposed on an upper side of said another midsole of a smaller hardness.3. The midsole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said one midsole of a greater hardness and said another midsole of a smaller hardness extend to a tread region of said shoe claim 1 ,wherein on opposite sides of said tread region, said one midsole of ...

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Номер записи: 87
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Shoe with Fibers Embedded into the Surface of Its Outsole

Номер: US20150033580A1
Автор: Goldberg Jonathan, Koo John
Принадлежит: DYNASTY FOOTWEAR, LTD.

Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for making a shoe outsole and to shoe outsoles made using such techniques. In one such technique, a sheet of composite material is produced by extruding a base material together with a sheet of fabric material. The sheet of composite material is then cut into an outsole component, and a shoe outsole is fabricated using the outsole component. 116-. (canceled)17. A shoe , comprising:an outsole comprised of an outsole component formed from a base material, including:a lower layer made of the base material alone, andan upper layer having individual particles embedded within the base material,wherein said individual particles comprise at least one of cloth, leather, hemp or corn husk.18. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein the upper layer is thinner than the lower layer.19. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein the individual particles are natural particles.20. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein the individual particles are natural claim 17 , organic plant particles.21. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein the individual particles are natural claim 17 , organic particles.22. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein the individual particles have been pressed into the surface of the base material before the base material has fully hardened.23. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein the upper layer has a three-dimensional tread pattern.24. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein said individual particles comprise cloth.25. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein said individual particles comprise leather.26. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein said individual particles comprise hemp.27. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein said individual particles comprise corn husk fibers.28. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein other than said individual particles claim 17 , the outsole component is made entirely of the base material.29. A shoe according to claim 17 , wherein the upper layer is much thinner ...

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Номер записи: 88
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Sandal Having Releasable Strap Fastening

Номер: US20210030103A1
Автор: Benno Reichard
Принадлежит: Individual

A sandal having releasable strap fastening, comprising a sole, at least one strap and at least one clamping buckle and/or at least one anchor buckle. According to the invention, the sandal is modularly constructed and can be easily assembled and disassembled. The sole and the at least one strap are connected to each other by guiding the at least one strap through eyes provided in the sole. The two ends of the at least one strap, which form two strap ends, are either fastened to the strap again by means of at least one of the clamping buckles so as to form a loop or are anchored to one of the eyes by means of at least one of the anchor buckles.

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Номер записи: 89
04-02-2021 дата публикации

TEXTILES AND ARTICLES AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20210030108A1
Автор: Frazier Devon, Hancock Walter M., Klinger Dave, Mervar Robert, Prevo Brian G., Walker Hilary
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Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. 1. An outsole for an article of footwear , comprising:a textile comprising a thermoformed network of yarns comprising a first core yarn and a first polymeric composition, wherein the first polymeric composition consolidates the thermoformed network of yarns by surrounding at least a portion of the first core yarn and occupying at least a portion of spaces between yarns in the thermoformed network of yarns, and wherein the first polymeric composition comprises a thermoplastic elastomeric styrenic copolymer, wherein the first polymeric composition has a Durometer Hardness of from about 70 to about 80 Shore A, as determined using the Durometer Hardness Test;wherein the thermoformed network of yarns is the thermoformed product of a first textile comprising a first network of yarns including a first coated yarn comprising the first core yarn and a first coating, the first coating comprising the first polymeric composition, the first core yarn comprising a second polymeric composition, wherein the first coating is axially centered surrounding the core yarn, a nominal average outer diameter of the coated yarn is up to about 1.0 millimeter, the first coating has an average radial coating thickness of about 50 micrometers to about 200 micrometers, and wherein, in the thermoformed network, the first polymeric composition consolidating the thermoformed network of yarns ...

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Номер записи: 90
04-02-2021 дата публикации

TEXTILES AND ARTICLES AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20210030109A1
Автор: Frazier Devon, Hancock Walter M., Klinger Dave, Mervar Robert, Prevo Brian G., Walker Hilary
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Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. 1. An outsole for an article of footwear , comprising:a textile comprising a thermoformed network of yarns comprising a first core yarn and a first polymeric composition, wherein the first polymeric composition consolidates the thermoformed network of yarns by surrounding at least a portion of the first core yarn and occupying at least a portion of spaces between yarns in the thermoformed network of yarns, and wherein the first polymeric composition comprises a thermoplastic elastomeric styrenic copolymer, wherein the first polymeric composition has a Durometer Hardness of from about 70 to about 80 Shore A, as determined using the Durometer Hardness Test;wherein the thermoformed network of yarns is the thermoformed product of a first textile comprising a first network of yarns including a first coated yarn comprising the first core yarn and a first coating, the first coating comprising the first polymeric composition, the first core yarn comprising a second polymeric composition, wherein the first coating is axially centered surrounding the core yarn, a nominal average outer diameter of the coated yarn is up to about 1.0 millimeter, the first coating has an average radial coating thickness of about 50 micrometers to about 200 micrometers, and wherein, in the thermoformed network, the first polymeric composition consolidating the thermoformed network of yarns ...

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Номер записи: 91
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Sole Structure for a Shoe

Номер: US20170035143A1
Автор: MATSUI Shogo, ODA Takao, Sato Natsuki, TAKESHITA Takeshi
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A sole structure for a shoe that can reduce the burden of MP joints and a knee joint of a shoe wearer's foot during running and that can improve cushioning properties. The sole structure of the shoe includes an upper plate of a hard elastic member disposed at a forefoot region of the shoe, a lower plate of a hard elastic member disposed under and spaced away from the upper plate, and a midsole of a soft elastic member interposed between the upper plate and the lower plate. The midsole has a longitudinally extending hollow portion that is upwardly concavely curved at a lateral mid-portion of the midsole. The lower plate has a concave portion corresponding to the hollow portion of the midsole. 1. A sole structure for a shoe comprising:an upper plate disposed at least at a forefoot region of the shoe;a lower plate disposed under and spaced away from said upper plate; anda midsole that is interposed between said upper plate and said lower plate and that is softer than said upper plate and said lower plate,wherein said midsole has a hollow portion that is upwardly concavely curved at a lateral mid-portion thereof and that extends longitudinally.2. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said lower plate has a concave portion that corresponds to said hollow portion of said midsole.3. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein each of said lower plate and said midsole has a pair of flat surfaces at laterally opposite ends thereof.4. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein said upper plate extends laterally in a flat shape at a lateral mid-portion.5. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein a front end of said hollow portion of said midsole extends to a position corresponding to distal ends of metatarsi of a third toe and a fourth toe of a shoe wearer's foot.6. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein a front end of said hollow portion of said midsole extends to a tip end of a toe of a shoe wearer's foot.7. The sole structure ...

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Номер записи: 92
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Cushioning assembly for an article of footwear

Номер: US20170035146A1
Автор: Lee D. Peyton
Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A cushioning assembly for an article of footwear includes a first bladder wall and a second bladder wall disposed opposite the first bladder wall. At least one of the first bladder wall and/or the second bladder wall defines a plurality of domes defining a fluid-filled cavity between the first bladder wall and the second bladder wall. The domes include a base portion defining a generally hemispherical segment having a base radius, and a cap portion defining a generally hemispherical cap having a cap radius. The cap radius is less than the base radius. The cushioning assembly may include a load distribution structure positioned adjacent the cap portions of the domes to distribute an applied load across the domes.

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Номер записи: 93
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Article Of Footwear With Midsole With Arcuate Underside Cavity Insert

Номер: US20160037857A1
Автор: Foxen Thomas
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An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the sole structure including a midsole with an outsole secured thereto, wherein one or more arcuate inserts within recesses or cavities extending into the midsole are exposed through one or more apertures in the outsole. These inserts provide unique cushioning and support properties, particularly during “banking” (e.g., leaning to one side or pushing off to the side from the medial or lateral side of the foot). The inserts provide the structural benefits of dome or arch shapes that are formed in the mid-sole and open to the underside. 2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the insert element is formed from a thermoplastic polyurethane material.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the insert element includes a slot.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the insert element includes an opening extending through a center of the insert element.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the insert element includes a ridge.6. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the insert element has an elongate shape.7. The article of footwear of claim 6 , wherein a length of the insert element is at least thirty percent of a length of the sole structure.8. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the insert element is hemispherically-shaped.9. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the insert element is positioned on a lateral side of the footwear.10. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the insert element is positioned in a forefoot region of the footwear.11. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the midsole further includes an additional arcuate underside recess positioned in a heel region of the footwear claim 1 , the outsole further includes an additional aperture claim 1 , and the sole structure further comprises an additional arcuate insert element that is (a) secured to the additional arcuate underside recess and (b) exposed to ...

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Номер записи: 94
09-02-2017 дата публикации

ORTHOPEDIC WALKING BRACE HAVING A CURVED SOLE

Номер: US20170035597A1
Автор: AISTON Chris, Batterson Benjamin, HUGGER Derek, LOUGHNANE Christopher P., Panecki Lee, Sasidharan Manikandan
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Described herein are systems and devices for providing an orthopedic walking brace having a housing and a sole with a curved distal surface. The housing is configured to encompass and immobilize a patient's ankle against flexion. The distal surface of the sole has a posterior region, a mid region, and an anterior region. The posterior region is configured to lie under a heel portion of the patient's foot, and the mid region is configured to lie under a center portion of the patient's foot. The anterior region is configured to lie under an anterior metatarsal and toe portion of the patient's foot, and has an Anterior-Posterior curvature that increases from a posterior side of the anterior region toward a middle portion of the anterior region and decreases from the middle portion toward an anterior side of the anterior region. 1. A sole configured for use with an orthopedic walking brace , comprising:a proximal surface and a distal surface, the proximal surface configured to receive the patient's foot, and the distal surface having a posterior region, a mid region, and an anterior region, whereinthe posterior region is configured to lie under a heel portion of the patient's foot, and has a first anterior-posterior (AP) curvature,the mid region is configured to lie under a center portion of the patient's foot, and has a second AP curvature, andthe anterior region is configured to lie under an anterior metatarsal and toe portion of the patient's foot, and has a third AP curvature that increases from a posterior side of the anterior region toward a middle portion of the anterior region and decreases from the middle portion toward an anterior side of the anterior region.2. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the anterior region comprises about 35% of the AP length of the distal surface.3. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the mid region comprises about 40% of the AP length of the distal surface.4. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the mid region lies directly beneath the midfoot.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 95
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Fastening device and kit, especially for interchangeable fashion footwear

Номер: US20180035745A1
Автор: Fremming James Roger, Fremming Matthew James
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The inventive subject matter pertains to a shoe comprising of a firmly embedded fastening device between multiple layers for attachable and detachable upper components and sole components such that the face of the socket may be flush with the side of the sole, allowing for an economical manufacturing process to produce truly fashionable shoes in many different styles. The fastening device comprises a locking, stabilizing, and actuating mechanism comprising of a socket and plug. A socket comprises a stabilizing lever, pawl, flexible joint, aperture, and aligning tabs. A plug comprises overhangs and at least one prong further comprising teeth complementary to teeth on a pawl. Utilizing advancement in materials with a layering design to implant a fastening device, manufacturing may be consistent and more economical and also reduce cost and inconveniences for fashion consumers in several ways. 1. In a shoe comprising attachable and detachable components wherein an upper component and a sole component is attached and detached from one another with a fastening device in which said fastening device comprises a socket associated with said sole component and said socket comprising a vertical outermost socket wall , center socket wall , and two side socket walls forming a socket shaft and a pawl within said socket shaft and may receive a plug associated with said upper component comprising an interlocking tooth that engages with a complementary pawl such that the fastening device may be intentionally engaged and disengaged , the improvement comprising a locking , stabilizing , and actuating mechanism comprising:a stabilizing lever jutting out horizontally in its resting position from a pawl into an aperture within said outermost socket wall, said stabilizing lever comprising a generally rectangular shape and sufficient thickness and length, wherein said stabilizing lever deters a flexible joint from overextending such that said flexible joint may be sufficiently flexible and ...

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Номер записи: 96
08-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MAKING A WADDING STRIP ELEMENT COMPRISING AT LEAST A SURFACE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE PRINT, AND THE WADDING STRIP ELEMENT MADE THEREBY, FOR USE IN PADDINGS OF CLOTHING ARTICLES SUCH AS WINDCHEATERS AND SHOES

Номер: US20180035749A1
Автор: Siniscalchi Lucio
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A method for making a wadding strip element, in particular to be used for making paddings of clothing articles such windcheaters and/or shoes, the wadding material being adapted for depositing thereon at least an auxiliary material, comprises at least the further step of subjecting the wadding strip element to a combined chemical, mechanical and thermal treatment process adapted to increase the mechanical strength of the wadding strip element and reduce its porosity, thereby allowing the deposit on at least a surface of at least a printing material or an auxiliary material thereby the deposited material only slightly penetrates the wadding material to create on the surface a predetermined printed pattern configuration adapted to withstand washing operations and inevitable wear, without decomposing. 1. A method for making a wadding material , to be used for making paddings of clothing articles such as windcheaters and/or shoes , said wadding material being adapted for depositing thereon at least an auxiliary material , said method comprising the steps of providing a wadding strip element having high porosity and low consistency , said wadding strip element having a first main surface , a second main surface and a preset thickness and preset mechanical strength and porosity , said method being characterized in that it comprises at least a further step of subjecting said wadding strip element to a combined chemical , mechanical and thermal treatment process adapted to increase said preset strength of said wadding strip element and reduce said preset porosity of said wadding strip element thereby allowing deposition on said at least a first main surface of at least a said auxiliary material thereby said deposited material penetrates the wadding material only slightly to create on said main surface a predetermined printed pattern configuration adapted to withstand washing operations and inevitable wear , without decomposing.2. A method claim 1 , according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 97
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Sole Conditioning Device

Номер: US20180035750A1
Автор: Fanaian Evaz
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A envelope to be worn as a sock, sock liner, innersole, each of which may be worn inside a sneaker, shoe or otherwise as footwear sole wherein the envelope confines a plurality of naturally occurring elements used a sensory activators when supporting a person standing on the envelope. 1. An envelope to be placed in contact with the sole of the foot to provide sensory activation , said envelope including one or more layers of confinement material for at least partially defining said envelope and retaining therein a number of activator elements selected from the group including wood of various types , small pieces of wood in various shapes , grains , minerals , rocks , vegetable seeds , fruit seeds , berries , herbs , spices , plant leaves , sand , mung beans , pebbles , lentils , brown rice; lavender buds , ginger shavings , almonds , peach pits , hazelnuts , acorns , macadamia nuts , coal , ashes , grains , corn , flower petals , and common dirt.2. An envelope as described in claim 1 , wherein said envelope is divided into a plurality of internal chambers for said activation material.3. An envelope as described in wherein said internal chambers extend diagonally across said envelope.4. An envelope as described in in which the internal chambers are formed by an irregular stitching pattern.5. An envelope as described in in which the internal chambers are formed by linear stitch rows.6. An envelope as described in placed within a shoe claim 2 , wherein said shoe includes and upper and a sole and a strip of flexible material there between to allow said upper to move vertically relative to said sole to accommodate said envelope and a user's foot within said shoe.7. An envelope as described in formed as a sole of a sock. This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/372,186 filed Aug. 8, 2016 which is incorporated herein by reference.This invention relates to foot wear and apparel, more particularly to sock, liners, inner-soles to ...

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Номер записи: 98
08-02-2018 дата публикации

SHOE SOLE WITH IMPROVED GRIP CAPACITY

Номер: US20180035754A1
Автор: Atarashi Yousuke, INOMATA Takashi, KAMIFUKUMOTO Fumitaka, MORIYASU Kenta, TAKADA Yasuyuki, TAKEMURA Shuhei
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A plurality of rubber-made medial cleats project from a base surface of an outsole in a medial portion of a forefoot portion, and a plurality of rubber-made lateral cleats project from the base surface of the outsole in a lateral portion of the forefoot portion, wherein a first engaging surface of each of the medial cleats faces toward a posterior direction or an obliquely posterior direction and a second engaging surface of each of the lateral cleats faces toward an anterior direction or an obliquely anterior direction. 1. A shoe sole comprising a rubber-made outsole , and a resin-made midsole , wherein:a forefoot portion of the outsole includes a medial portion, a lateral portion, and a central portion between the medial portion and the lateral portion;a plurality of rubber-made medial cleats projecting from a base surface of the outsole or the midsole are provided in the medial portion of the forefoot portion;a plurality of rubber-made lateral cleats projecting from the base surface of the outsole or the midsole are provided in the lateral portion of the forefoot portion;the medial cleats and the lateral cleats are spaced apart from each other in a width direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the outsole;the medial cleats each include a first engaging surface, and a first opposing surface on an opposite side from the first engaging surface;the lateral cleats each include a second engaging surface, and a second opposing surface on an opposite side from the second engaging surface; (a1) a length of the first engaging surface in the width direction is greater than a length of the first opposing surface in the width direction;', '(b1) an angle of the first engaging surface with respect to the base surface is closer to 90° than an angle of the first opposing surface with respect respect to the base surface', '(c1) a projection length by which each of the medial cleats projects in the width direction from an outer peripheral edge of the base surface is ...

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Номер записи: 99
12-02-2015 дата публикации

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH A MIDSOLE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20150040432A1
Автор: Berend Thomas, Cook Christopher S., Holt Scott C.
Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a midsole. A first midsole impact force attenuation structure or system is arranged at least within the toe region of the midsole. A second midsole impact force attenuation structure or system is arranged at least within the heel region of the midsole, such that the second midsole impact force attenuation structure or system includes a molded heel region member extending from a lateral side of the article of footwear to a medial side; the heel region member having a hollow central region defined by a first radius of curvature in a direction toward the toe region and a second radius of curvature in a direction toward the heel region. The first radius of curvature is different from the second radius of curvature. The heel region member may be in an asymmetrical stiffness construction. 1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper , the sole structure comprising:an outsole;a midsole connected to the outsole and disposed between the outsole and the upper, the midsole further including a heel region and a toe region;a first midsole impact force attenuating structure arranged at least within the toe region of the midsole; anda second midsole impact force attenuating structure arranged at least within the heel region of the midsole, wherein the second midsole impact force attenuating structure includes a molded heel region member extending from a lateral side of the article of footwear to a medial side; the heel region member having a hollow central region defined by a first radius of curvature in a direction toward the toe region and a second radius of curvature in a direction toward the heel region; wherein the first radius of curvature is different from the second radius of curvature.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the heel region member is provided as a generally elliptical shape.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the heel region member is ...

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Номер записи: 100