Gel cushion conprising rubber polymer and oil

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5756195
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08488528

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A shoe that conforms to foot contours and provides cushioning is comprised of a shoe sole and a shoe upper attached to the shoe sole. The shoe upper is comprised of an outer layer, an inner layer and a conforming layer therebetween, wherein a first portion of the conforming layer is comprised of viscoelastic gel and a second portion of the conforming layer is comprised of environmentally-responsive gel. The environmentally-responsive gel is preferably a temperature-responsive gel that will react to the heat emanating from a foot inserted into the shoe to express a liquid. The viscoelastic gel is preferably a soft, flowable gel that conforms to foot contours.

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ACUSHNET COMPANY333 BRIDGE STREET P O BOX 965 FAIRHAVEN MA 02719-0965

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, Bernie Wayland, MA 22 1330
Petrovic, Zoran Pittsburg, KS 19 733

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