Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100251576 | Article of Footwear with an Intermediate Sized Outsole and Method of Making - An article of footwear and a method of assembling the article of footwear are disclosed. The article of footwear comprises an upper with a first size and an outsole with a second size that is different from the first size. A midsole of the article of footwear may be configured with an upper portion that fits the first size of the upper and a lower portion that fits the second size of the outsole. | 10-07-2010 |
20110005101 | Air Bladder Footbed - A sole system for an article of footwear comprising: an outsole layer and an insole layer, each of which include a vertically extending opening, a midsole layer disposed between the outsole and insole layers and including a bottom surface, a top surface, and an opening that extends vertically through the midsole layer to define a cavity therein, the cavity opening having a first dimension at the bottom surface substantially corresponding to the outsole layer opening and a second dimension at the top surface substantially corresponding to the insole layer opening; and a bladder element having a top and a base, wherein a portion of the bladder element is secured within the midsole cavity such that the top extends into at least a portion of the insole layer opening and the base extends into the outsole layer opening, wherein the bladder element and the midsole cavity include corresponding shapes and dimensions. | 01-13-2011 |
20110047721 | Method of Manufacturing Midsole for Article of Footwear - A method of forming includes the steps of: placing a first mold member and a second mold member in contact with one another; injecting a first material into a first recess in the first mold member to form a first portion of a midsole while the first mold member is maintained at a temperature below an ambient temperature; removing the first portion of the midsole from the first recess; positioning the first portion of the midsole in the second recess in the third mold member of the second mold assembly; placing a second material into the second recess in contact with the first portion of the midsole; placing the third mold member and the fourth mold member in contact with one another; and subjecting the second material and the first portion in the second mold assembly to heat and pressure to form a midsole. | 03-03-2011 |
20110197470 | AIR CUSHIONING OUTSOLE WINDOW - A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided and includes an insole and an outsole. The outsole includes a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of the outsole from the ground-contacting surface. The outsole further includes a first elongated aperture extending through the outsole and between the ground-contacting surface and the inner surface. A midsole is disposed between the insole and the outsole and includes a second elongated aperture at least partially aligned with the first elongated aperture. A window is disposed between the midsole and the outsole and extends over the first elongated aperture and the second elongated aperture. A bladder is disposed between the insole and the midsole and is visible through the window. | 08-18-2011 |
20120285042 | Article of Footwear with an Intermediate Sized Outsole - An article of footwear may include an upper with a first size and an outsole with a second size that is different from the first size. A midsole of the article of footwear may be configured with an upper portion that fits the first size of the upper and a lower portion that fits the second size of the outsole. | 11-15-2012 |
20120324761 | Article Of Footwear With A Cavity Viewing System - A sole structure for an article of footwear and a method of making the sole structure is disclosed. The sole structure can include an outsole and a midsole. The midsole includes a cavity with a protruding portion. A U-shaped transparent member is configured to cover the cavity so that the protruding portion remains visible from within the cavity. | 12-27-2012 |
20130174447 | Article of Footwear with Support Assembly Having Sealed Chamber - An article of footwear is disclosed and includes an upper and a support assembly positioned beneath the upper. The support assembly may include a top member, a chamber assembly positioned beneath the top member, having a base member and a plurality of hollow support members extending upwardly from the base member. A bottom plate may be secured to a bottom surface of the chamber assembly, sealing the hollow projections and forming at least one closed chamber. An outsole may be positioned beneath the support assembly. | 07-11-2013 |
20130318825 | AIR CUSHIONING OUTSOLE WINDOW - A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided and includes an insole and an outsole. The outsole includes a ground-contacting surface and an inner surface formed on an opposite side of the outsole from the ground-contacting surface. The outsole further includes a first aperture extending through the outsole and between the ground-contacting surface and the inner surface. A midsole is disposed between the insole and the outsole and includes a second aperture at least partially aligned with the first aperture. A window is disposed between the midsole and the outsole and extends over the first aperture and the second aperture. A bladder is disposed between the insole and the midsole and is visible through the window. | 12-05-2013 |
20140331419 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MIDSOLE FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A method includes placing first and second mold members in contact; injecting a first material into a first recess in the first mold member to form a first portion of a midsole while the first mold member is maintained at a temperature below ambient; removing the first portion of the midsole from the first recess; placing a third mold member and an intermediate mold member in contact injecting a second material into a second recess to form a second portion of a midsole while the second mold member is maintained at a temperature below ambient; removing the intermediate mold member; positioning the first and second portions in the second recess; placing the third mold member and the fourth mold member in contact with one another; and subjecting the second material portion and the first portion in the second mold assembly to heat and pressure to form a midsole. | 11-13-2014 |