US Patent No: 6,968,635
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Athletic shoe bottom
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Nov 29, 2005
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Jun 30, 2004
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10/881,397
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Abstract
A shoe including a plate capable of being deflected in a direction substantially perpendicular to the major longitudinal axis of the shoe, an arch bridge integral with the plate, and a rear sole having a bottom surface with a ground-engaging portion.
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International Classification(s)
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Cited Art
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| 4,372,058 Shoe sole construction | 101 | 1980 | |
| 4,449,307 Basketball shoe sole | 108 | 1981 | |
| 4,546,556 Basketball shoe sole | 83 | 1984 | |
| 4,550,510 Basketball shoe sole | 113 | 1984 | |
| 4,785,557 Shoe sole construction | 125 | 1986 | |
| 4,741,114 Shoe sole construction | 116 | 1987 | |
| 5,014,449 Shoe sole construction | 182 | 1989 | |
| 5,255,451 Insert member for use in an athletic shoe | 101 | 1991 | |
| 5,185,943 Athletic shoe having an insert member in the outsole | 105 | 1991 | |
| 5,367,792 Shoe sole construction | 88 | 1992 | |
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| 4,378,643 Sole with skewed cleating arrangement | 84 | 1980 | |
| 4,342,158 Biomechanically tuned shoe construction | 133 | 1980 | |
| 5,297,349 Athletic shoe with rearfoot motion control device | 105 | 1991 | |
| 5,425,184 Athletic shoe with rearfoot strike zone | 119 | 1993 | |
| 5,353,523 Shoe with an improved midsole | 179 | 1993 | |
| 5,343,639 Shoe with an improved midsole | 190 | 1993 | |
| 5,595,004 Shoe sole including a peripherally-disposed cushioning bladder | 119 | 1994 | |
| 5,685,090 Cushioning system for shoe sole and method for making the sole | 53 | 1995 | |
| 5,979,078 Cushioning device for a footwear sole and method for making the same | 100 | 1997 | |
| 6,321,465 Membranes of polyurethane based materials including polyester polyols | 49 | 1999 | |
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| 5,615,497 Athletic shoe with improved sole | 65 | 1993 | |
| 5,560,126 Athletic shoe with improved sole | 75 | 1994 | |
| 5,806,210 Athletic shoe with improved heel structure | 50 | 1995 | |
| 5,970,628 Athletic shoe with improved heel structure | 61 | 1998 | |
| 6,662,471 Athletic shoe with improved heel structure | 37 | 1999 | |
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| 4,642,917 Athletic shoe having improved sole construction | 103 | 1985 | |
| 4,879,821 Insole construction | 73 | 1987 | |
| 5,070,629 Sweet spot sole construction | 80 | 1989 | |
| 5,402,588 Sole construction | 58 | 1991 | |
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| 4,561,195 Midsole assembly for an athletic shoe | 117 | 1983 | |
| 4,878,300 Athletic shoe | 121 | 1988 | |
| 5,829,172 Shoe sole for running shoes | 39 | 1996 | |
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| 4,608,768 Athletic shoe having a shock-absorbing running sole and a process for manufacturing said athletic shoe | 62 | 1984 | |
| 5,152,081 Shoe soles having a honeycomb insert and shoes, particularly athletic or rehabilitative shoes, utilizing same | 57 | 1989 | |
| 5,197,206 Shoe, especially a sport or rehabilitation shoe | 40 | 1991 | |
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| 4,815,221 Shoe with energy control system | 166 | 1987 | |
| 5,005,300 Tubular cushioning system for shoes | 164 | 1990 | |
| 5,319,866 Composite arch member | 176 | 1991 | |
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| 4,845,863 Shoe having transparent window for viewing cushion elements | 138 | 1988 | |
| 4,843,741 Custom insert with a reinforced heel portion | 165 | 1988 | |
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| 4,486,964 Spring moderator for articles of footwear | 131 | 1982 | |
| 5,083,361 Pressurizable envelope and method | 142 | 1991 | |
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| 4,811,500 Article of footware having an adjustable instep supporting insert | 79 | 1987 | |
| 5,381,608 Shoe heel spring and stabilizer | 67 | 1990 | |
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| 5,220,737 Shoe sole having improved lateral and medial stability | 62 | 1991 | |
| 5,575,088 Shoe sole with reactive energy fluid filled toroid apparatus | 42 | 1995 | |
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| 4,510,700 Variably adjustable shoe inserts | 111 | 1982 | |
| RE33648 Variably adjustable shoe inserts | 49 | 1987 | |
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| 4,778,717 Thermoplastic thermoformable composite material | 65 | 1986 | |
| 5,469,638 Forefoot spring apparatus | 52 | 1994 | |
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| 5,052,130 Spring plate shoe | 139 | 1990 | |
| 5,191,727 Propulsion plate hydrodynamic footwear | 112 | 1991 | |
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| 5,461,800 Midsole for shoe | 106 | 1994 | |
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| 4,414,763 Sole for a sports shoe or boot | 66 | 1982 | |
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| 2002/0143,320 Tracking medical products with integrated circuits | 2 | 2002 | |
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| 5,325,611 Comfort cradle system for footwear construction | 49 | 1993 | |
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| 5,363,570 Shoe sole with a cushioning fluid filled bladder and a clip holding the bladder and providing enhanced lateral and medial stability | 104 | 1994 | |
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| 4,995,173 High tech footwear | 106 | 1989 | |
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| 4,776,109 Comfort insole for shoes | 58 | 1987 | |
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| 5,068,981 Self-ventilating device for a shoe insole | 75 | 1990 | |
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| 4,979,319 Ski boot and sport shoe assembly | 36 | 1989 | |
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| 4,258,480 Running shoe | 83 | 1978 | |
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| 5,092,060 Sports shoe incorporating an elastic insert in the heel | 175 | 1990 | |
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| 4,288,929 Motion control device for athletic shoe | 53 | 1980 | |
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| 4,887,367 Shock absorbing shoe sole and shoe incorporating the same | 181 | 1988 | |
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| 4,322,895 Stabilized athletic shoe | 84 | 1979 | |
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| 4,610,100 Shoe with replaceable heel | 57 | 1985 | |
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| 4,866,861 Supports for golf shoes to restrain rollout during a golf backswing and to resist excessive weight transfer during a golf downswing | 91 | 1988 | |
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| 4,198,037 Method of making polyester elastomer compression spring and resulting product | 93 | 1977 | |
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| 5,279,051 Footwear cushioning spring | 105 | 1992 | |
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| 5,528,842 Insert for a shoe sole | 78 | 1995 | |
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| 4,391,048 Elastic sole for a shoe incorporating a spring member | 107 | 1980 | |
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| 5,086,574 Impact damping system applicable to sport shoes | 85 | 1991 | |
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| 4,712,314 Footwear sole construction | 55 | 1986 | |
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| 4,622,764 Shoes with supple soles, notably sports-shoes | 51 | 1984 | |
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| 4,598,487 Athletic shoes for sports-oriented activities | 98 | 1984 | |
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| 4,610,099 Shock-absorbing shoe construction | 141 | 1985 | |
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| 5,722,186 Orthotic insert having adjustable angular orientation | 38 | 1996 | |
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| 4,881,329 Athletic shoe with energy storing spring | 116 | 1988 | |
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| 4,224,750 Foot-wear | 23 | 1976 | |
| 4,214,384 Replaceable heel construction for shoes | 62 | 1978 | |
| 4,224,749 Heels for footwear | 45 | 1978 | |
| 4,263,728 Jogging shoe with adjustable shock absorbing system for the heel impact surface thereof | 100 | 1979 | |
| 4,262,434 Running shoe with replaceable tread elements | 60 | 1979 | |
| 4,267,650 Shoe with removable outsole | 72 | 1979 | |
| 4,320,588 Insole, in particular for ladies' shoes | 32 | 1979 | |
| 4,317,293 Foot-supporting insole | 53 | 1980 | |
| 4,322,894 Surfing footwear | 47 | 1980 | |
| 4,363,177 Style convertible footwear | 78 | 1980 | |
| 4,377,042 Footwear having removable sole | 96 | 1981 | |
| 4,393,605 Sports shoe | 77 | 1981 | |
| 4,399,620 Padded sole having orthopaedic properties | 100 | 1981 | |
| 4,455,766 Spring-locked rotatable heel | 36 | 1981 | |
| 4,429,474 Adjustable mechanically cushioned lateral border of the heel for a shoe | 47 | 1981 | |
| 4,455,765 Sports shoe soles | 73 | 1982 | |
| 4,492,046 Running shoe | 110 | 1983 | |
| 4,530,173 Excessive pronation correcting device | 50 | 1983 | |
| 4,534,124 Spring-action running and jumping shoe | 60 | 1983 | |
| 4,541,185 Game shoe | 42 | 1983 | |
| 4,566,206 Shoe heel spring support | 108 | 1984 | |
| 4,592,153 Heel construction | 111 | 1984 | |
| 4,680,876 Article of footwear | 87 | 1984 | |
| 4,606,139 Prefabricated shoe construction | 51 | 1985 | |
| 4,709,489 Shock absorbing assembly for an athletic shoe | 60 | 1985 | |
| 4,638,575 Spring heel for shoe and the like | 90 | 1986 | |
| 4,756,095 Footwarmer for shoe | 54 | 1986 | |
| 4,706,392 Interchangeable shoe and slipper combination | 50 | 1986 | |
| 4,745,693 Shoe with detachable sole and heel | 99 | 1987 | |
| 4,843,737 Energy return spring shoe construction | 91 | 1987 | |
| 4,875,300 Track shoe with a detachable spike plate by the use of plastic spikes | 50 | 1988 | |
| 4,936,028 Removable soles for shoes | 52 | 1989 | |
| 5,083,385 Footwear having interchangeable uppers | 82 | 1990 | |
| 5,179,791 Torsional spring insole and method | 46 | 1991 | |
| 5,224,277 Footwear sole providing ventilation, shock absorption and fashion | 143 | 1992 | |
| 5,435,079 Spring athletic shoe | 71 | 1993 | |
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Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
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| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | May 29, 2013 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | May 29, 2017 |
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
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| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |