Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Footwear including sole assembly
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Application No.: US15149661Application Date: 2016-05-09
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Publication No.: US10039343B2Publication Date: 2018-08-07
- Inventor: Alan Guyan
- Applicant: Under Armour, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US MD Baltimore
- Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
- Current Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
- Current Assignee Address: US MD Baltimore
- Agency: Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC
- Main IPC: A43B13/18
- IPC: A43B13/18 ; A43B13/12 ; A43B13/04 ; A43B13/14 ; A43B3/00

Abstract:
An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly. The sole assembly includes a unitary, open-celled structure. Specifically, the sole assembly includes a lattice structure having an interconnected network of struts and nodes that cooperate to define voids. The struts and nodes are configured to generate predetermined support and flexure properties within the network. The lattice may be configured as a conformal lattice, being contoured to receive accessories or complementary support structures. The sole assembly may further include an insert formed of compression material (e.g., foam). In operation, the lattice and foam insert cooperate to provide stability and cushioning to the article of footwear.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160360828A1 FOOTWEAR INCLUDING SOLE ASSEMBLY Public/Granted day:2016-12-15
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