Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Article of footwear with drainage features
- Patent Title (中): 具有排水功能的鞋类物品
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Application No.: US12248798Application Date: 2008-10-09
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Publication No.: US08109012B2Publication Date: 2012-02-07
- Inventor: Michael G. Sarantakos , Thomas Simshaw
- Applicant: Michael G. Sarantakos , Thomas Simshaw
- Applicant Address: US OR Beaverton
- Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
- Current Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US OR Beaverton
- Agency: Plumsea Law Group, LLC
- Main IPC: A43B3/12
- IPC: A43B3/12

Abstract:
An article of footwear configured to drain water away from a foot wearing the article of footwear includes a plurality of drainage holes positioned between ribs formed on the sole. The drainage holes are formed along a centerline of the sole. The drainage holes are substantially vertical channels formed entirely through the sole. The ribs include raised center portions disposed at or near the inlets to the drainage holes to lift the foot away from the drainage holes.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100088928A1 Article of Footwear with Drainage Features Public/Granted day:2010-04-15
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