US4364189A
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Running shoe with differential cushioning
Assignee: Asics Corp
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Filing: 1980-12-05
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Granted: 1982-12-21
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Expires: 2000-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A sports running shoe constructed to minimize impact shock and to maximize lateral stability. The shoe's midsole is formed with a medial layer portion having one overall firmness, and a lateral layer portion having a lesser overall firmness.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry T. Bates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:50
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B13/00; A43B13/02; A43B13/12; A43B13/14; A43B13/18; A43B13/181; A43B13/186; A43B5/00; A43B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
Sole means in a sports shoe for absorbing shock on impact, and for producing lateral foot stability when the shoe is used for running, said means comprising a heel section formed of a resilient material whose overall firmness on the inner side of a longitudinal heel midline axis is greater than that on the outer side of said midline axis, and a forefoot section formed of a resilient material whose overall firmness on the outer side of a longitudinal forefoot midline axis is substantially the same as that on the outer side of said heel midline axis in said heel section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
Sole means in a sports shoe for absorbing shock on impact, and for producing lateral foot stability when the shoe is used for running, said means comprising a heel section formed of a resilient material whose overall firmness on the inner side of a longitudinal heel midline axis is greater than that on the outer side of said midline axis, and a forefoot section formed of a resilient material whose overall firmness on the outer side of a longitudinal forefoot midline axis is substantially the same as that on the outer side of said heel midline axis in said heel section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
Sole means in the heel region of a sports shoe for absorbing shock on impact, and for producing lateral foot stability when the shoe is used for running, said means comprising a first elastomeric slab portion having one density and having its mass distributed primarily on the medial side of the midline axis in such heel region, and a second elastomeric slab portion having another density which is less than said first density and having its mass distributed primarily on the lateral side of said midline axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
Sole means in the heel region of a sports shoe for absorbing shock on impact, and for producing lateral foot stability when the shoe is used for running, said means comprising a first elastomeric slab portion having one density and having its mass distributed primarily on the medial side of the midline axis in such heel region, and a second elastomeric slab portion having another density which is less than said first density and having its mass distributed primarily on the lateral side of said midline axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The sole means of claim 2, wherein said slab portions are located in a midsole for the shoe, and meet along a planar interface substantially containing said midline axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The sole means of claim 3, wherein, with the shoe in an operative position, the plane containing said interface is substantially vertical.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The sole means of claim 3, wherein, with the shoe in an operative position, the plane containing said interface slopes downwardly progressing toward the outer side of the shoe.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-20 | 1990-06-21 | 1990-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-20 | 1994-06-21 | 1994-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |