Article of footwear with lightweight sole assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8809408
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13045571

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An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first portion having a lower ground engaging surface, an upper surface, and a recess formed in the upper surface. The upper surface of the first portion is in contact with the upper. A second portion is seated in the recess in the first portion and has an upper surface, with the upper surface of the second portion being in contact with the upper. The second portion comprises a foam material having a density less than 0.25 g/cm3.

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  • NIKE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Avar, Eric P Aloha, US 232 10052
DeSpain, Daniel Vancouver, US 4 281
Hoffer, Kevin W Portland, US 107 4465
Jones, David Patrick Beaverton, US 8 424
Schiller, Denis Vancouver, US 72 1171
Yu, Sui-Chieh Portland, US 11 308

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