US4455765A
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Sports shoe soles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-01-06
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Granted: 1984-06-26
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Expires: 2002-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A sole for use in sports shoes, particularly tennis shoes. The sole comprises an insole, a midsole of a comparatively soft, compressible and resilient material, and an outsole. The latter is formed with a central portion of a compressible and resilient material possessing a high coefficient of friction, preferably rubber, while the rest of said outsole consists of a compressible and resilient material that is harder than the material of the midsole.
Inventors
- 👤 Lars E. G. Sjosward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:28
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B13/00; A43B13/02; A43B13/12; A43B5/00; A43B5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
An improved sole for sports shoes, such as tennis shoes, comprising an insole adapted to be affixed to an upper, a midsole depending from said insole and formed of a comparatively soft, compressible and resilient material, and an outsole depending from said midsole and having a lower face for contacting the surface upon which the wearer is moving, the improvement comprising said lower face comprising a central portion terminating inwardly of the outer periphery of said lower face, said central portion consisting of a compressible and resilient material possessing a high coefficient of friction, preferably rubber, the remainder of said lower face of said outsole being formed from a compressible and resilient material that is harder than the material of said midsole and having a lower coefficient of friction than said central portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
An improved sole for sports shoes, such as tennis shoes, comprising an insole adapted to be affixed to an upper, a midsole depending from said insole and formed of a comparatively soft, compressible and resilient material, and an outsole depending from said midsole and having a lower face for contacting the surface upon which the wearer is moving, the improvement comprising said lower face comprising a central portion terminating inwardly of the outer periphery of said lower face, said central portion consisting of a compressible and resilient material possessing a high coefficient of friction, preferably rubber, the remainder of said lower face of said outsole being formed from a compressible and resilient material that is harder than the material of said midsole and having a lower coefficient of friction than said central portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An improved sole according to claim 1, wherein said midsole and the remainder of said outsole are made from polyurethane plastics of different densities.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An improved sole according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said central portion of said outsole projects somewhat below the rest of said outsole.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-06-26 | 1987-12-26 | 1988-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-26 | 1991-12-26 | 1992-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-26 | 1995-12-26 | 1996-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |