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US 2009/0260259 A1Published application
Footwear with support plate assembly
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorThomas Berend
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Abstract
An article of footwear includes an upper and a midsole secured to the upper. A support plate assembly includes a support member extending along a portion of the upper. A plate extends inwardly from the support member, the plate being positioned between the outsole and the midsole. A groove is formed in an exterior surface of the support member, and is positioned outwardly of the plate and extends longitudinally along the exterior surface of the support member.
Claims17
An article of footwear comprising, in combination:
- an upper;
- a midsole secured to the upper;
- and
- a support plate assembly comprising:
- a support member extending along a portion of the upper;
- a plate extending inwardly from the support member, the plate being positioned between the outsole and the midsole;
- and
- a groove formed in an exterior surface of the support member, positioned outwardly of the plate and extending longitudinally along the exterior surface of the support member.
5 more elements
An article of footwear comprising, in combination:
- an upper;
- a midsole secured to the upper;
- an outsole secured to the midsole;
- and
- a support plate assembly comprising:
- a support member extending along a portion of the upper and the midsole;
- a plate extending inwardly from the support member, the plate being positioned between the outsole and the midsole;
- a lower plate extending inwardly from support member, the lower plate being positioned between the midsole and the outsole;
- and
- a groove formed in an exterior surface of the support member, positioned outwardly of the plate and extending longitudinally along the exterior surface of the support member.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.