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Boots, Shoes, And Leggings > Soles > Cushion CushionCushion patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.11/29/07 - 20070271817 - Shoe sole orthotic structures and computer controlled compartments This invention relates generally to footwear such as a shoe, including an athletic shoe, with a shoe sole, including at least one orthotic section formed at least in part by midsole material. The insertable midsole orthotic is removably inserted within the shoe upper, the sides of which hold it in ... 11/08/07 - 20070256326 - Article of footwear with support assembly having plate and indentations formed therein An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a top plate and a bottom plate spaced from the top plate. A central member is positioned between the top plate and bottom plate and includes a plurality of elastomeric support ... 08/02/07 - 20070175066 - Shoe apparatus with improved efficiency A shoe is provided for improving use efficiency through reduction of neuromuscular fatigue. The shoe includes an upper having a generally horizontal bottom wall. The bottom wall includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper comprises a forward region having a forward center of loading and a rear ... 06/28/07 - 20070144037 - Sole construction for energy storage and rebound A sole construction for supporting at least a portion of a human foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction includes a generally horizontal layer of stretchable material, at least one chamber positioned adjacent a first side of the layer, and at least one actuator ... 06/07/07 - 20070124959 - Insole An insole for footwear comprises a main part made of expanded ethyl vinyl acetate. At the arch portion of the insole there is a thin mild steel member which can be deformed by hand into an appropriate shape to support the arch of the foot of the user. An intermediate ... 05/24/07 - 20070113425 - Cushioning system for footwear A midsole for footwear includes at least one solid or hollow cushioning tube positioned therein for improving the cushioning of the midsole. Preferably, the midsole includes a plurality of cushioning tubes fabricated of an elastomeric material. The tubes may vary in diameter and/or wall thickness relative to one another for ... 05/10/07 - 20070101612 - Article of footwear having force attenuation membrane An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly including a midsole. A cavity is formed in the midsole and has a cavity wall, with a groove formed in the cavity wall. A membrane is received in the groove and extends across the cavity. An upper member is ... 05/10/07 - 20070101611 - Shoe sole A midsole for an article of footwear comprising a bottom member and a cushioning member. The cushioning member comprising a perimeter element and a central lining element, is lined on top of the bottom member. The midsole is fashioned to provide increased support and improved aeration for the user's foot. ... 05/03/07 - 20070094894 - Insole construction for footwear An insole construction for footwear comprising a base member, an intermediate member formed of a foam and having a plurality of substantially uniformly spaced raised cushioning elements on the upper surface thereof, and a flexible cover member surrounding the intermediate member and extending beneath the base member. The intermediate member ... 04/19/07 - 20070084081 - Article of footwear with a pivoting sole element An article of footwear is disclosed that has a sole structure with a sole element and a coupling. The sole element is spaced from a remainder of the footwear to define a space between a portion of the sole element and the remainder of the footwear. The coupling extends upward ... 04/19/07 - 20070084081 - Article of footwear with a pivoting sole element An article of footwear is disclosed that has a sole structure with a sole element and a coupling. The sole element is spaced from a remainder of the footwear to define a space between a portion of the sole element and the remainder of the footwear. The coupling extends upward ... 02/22/07 - 20070039204 - Article of footwear having midsole with support pillars and method of manufacturing same An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole assembly, and a support assembly positioned in the sole assembly and including a plurality of pillars. Each pillar includes an outer layer and an inner layer of cushioning material contained with the outer layer. ... 02/15/07 - 20070033831 - Article of footwear with spherical support elements An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly having an upper plate and a lower plate spaced from the upper plate. At least one spherical support element is positioned between the upper plate and the lower plate. Each spherical element includes an inner spherical member and an ... 02/15/07 - 20070033830 - Elastic shoe The present invention disclosed one of a pair of elastic shoes including a shoe body having a heel portion, and an elastic mechanism mounted on the heel portion of the shoe body. The elastic mechanism includes a plurality of air cells, and a plurality of plastic sleeves. The relatively higher ... 02/08/07 - 20070028484 - Shoe bottom heel portion In a shoe bottom heel portion, an upper midsole of a heel portion includes a central bulge and peripherally arranged pillars, a lower midsole includes a central mound opposing the bulge and peripherally arranged sockets receiving said pillars, and a thin, stiff shank extending rearward from the arch portion of ... 02/01/07 - 20070022630 - Arch support insole An insole for insertion into footwear, comprising a mid-foot portion and a heel portion; the mid-foot portion and heel portion being formed by a cushioning layer of a resilient material having a first hardness and which provides a cushioning function; and a cushioning insert comprised within a recess in said ... 12/28/06 - 20060288612 - Structural element for a shoe sole The present invention relates to a shoe sole including a cushioning element. The shoe sole can include a heel cup or heel rim having a shape that substantially corresponds to the shape of heel of a foot. Further, the heel part can include a plurality of side walls arranged below ... 12/21/06 - 20060283047 - Footwear sole A sole for an article of footwear having an insert that includes a slot for receiving a gaiter strap. In one embodiment, the insert includes a plurality of support tubes that include internal webs configured to control the support characteristics of each support tube. In one embodiment, a first plurality ... 12/21/06 - 20060283046 - Footwear with an adjustable stabilizing system, in particular for pronation and/or supination control A footwear has a sole that comprises an adjustable stabilising system, in particular to control phenomena of pronation and/or supination. The stabilisation system comprises at least one adjustment member capable of selectively taking at least two alternative positions within a respective seat present in a component of the sole, the ... 12/21/06 - 20060283045 - Sole structure for a shoe A sole structure is provided that can improve cushioning and bending properties of the sole heel portion. The sole assembly 1 is formed of an upper plate 2 disposed on the upper side of the heel portion H, a wavy lower plate 3 provided below the upper plate 2 in ... 12/21/06 - 20060283044 - Shoe The invention relates to a shoe (1), especially a sports shoe, comprising a sole (2) and a shoe upper part (3) linked therewith, the sole (2) having a receptacle (4) in which a damping element (5) is detachably arranged. The aim of the invention is to improve the cushioning and ... 12/14/06 - 20060277794 - Footwear with a sole structure incorporating a lobed fluid-filled chamber A fluid-filled chamber for an article of footwear and a method for manufacturing the chamber are disclosed. The chamber may be incorporated into a sole structure of the footwear and includes a central area and a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central area. The lobes are in fluid ... 12/14/06 - 20060277793 - Heel grid system An athletic shoe sole construction having a grid system forming a lattice pattern designed to resiliently support a foot and deflect downwardly upon foot imposed forces is provided. The grid system may be located in the heel portion of the shoe. According to some aspects of the invention, the grid ... 12/14/06 - 20060277792 - Footwear sole A sole for an article of footwear having an insert with a plurality of forefoot support tubes are configured to control the support characteristics of the sole in a forefoot region of the sole. In one embodiment, the forefoot support tubes each include a base, and a wall extending from ... 12/14/06 - 20060277791 - Footwear sole A sole for an article of footwear having an insert with a plurality of support tubes that include internal webs configured to control the support characteristics of each support tube. In one embodiment, a first plurality of support tubes is disposed along the medial side of the sole in the ... 11/30/06 - 20060265907 - Reversed kinetic system for shoe sole A reversed kinetic system for a shoe sole includes a fluid chamber containing fluid and a fluid expansion chamber in fluid communication with the fluid chamber, wherein the fluid chamber and fluid expansion chamber are separated by an elastic spring including at least one valve providing fluid communication. Each valve ... 11/30/06 - 20060265906 - Footwear having integrated pearls and cushioning on the sole This invention is relating to a new kind of footwear, of which the top layer of the sole is made up with an even surface and an uneven surface. This new kind of footwear can offer both health protection and comfortable wearing, and this invention can be applied in many ... 11/09/06 - 20060248749 - Devices with internal flexibility sipes, including siped chambers for footwear The present invention attempts to replicate in footwear, orthotics, and other products the naturally effective anatomical structures like a bare foot that provide superior flexibility, cushioning, and stable support compared to existing products. More specifically, the invention relates to a device for such products including a unitary internal sipe component, ... 10/05/06 - 20060218819 - Double-density elastic insert element for an outsole A double-density elastic insert element is composed of an inner section and an outer section enclosing the inner section. The inner section and the outer section have different density, hardness and elasticity characteristics. Preferably, the inner section and the outer section are both made of polyurethane or ethylvinyl acetate (EVA) ... 09/14/06 - 20060201028 - Mechanical cushioning system for footwear A midsole for footwear comprising a midsole element, which comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of strut members disposed between the top and bottom plates for supporting the top plate a distance away from the bottom plate. Adjacent strut members have a C shaped cross-section facing ... 08/31/06 - 20060191162 - Foot-support structures with additional shear support and products containing such support structures Support elements for footwear or other products include: (a) a base member having first and second major surfaces; and (b) an extending arm having a free end for engaging a portion of a footwear structure. The extending arm may engage and further support a heel-supporting portion or other structural portion ... 08/24/06 - 20060185191 - Article of footwear with plate dividing a support column An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole secured to the upper, and a support assembly secured to the midsole. The support assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of elastomeric support columns secured to the top plate and the bottom plate. The bottom plate ... 08/17/06 - 20060179683 - Insert for article of footwear and method for producing the insert An insert for footwear which has improved durability and pliability and satisfies a thumb test of pliability when exposed along the sides of the footwear. The insert comprises a compressible core at least partially surrounded by a flexible casing. The flexible casing has an open window of a size which ... 07/27/06 - 20060162185 - Shoe providing vertical/horizontal heel pressure diminishment The modified oxford shoe (10) providing vertical and horizontal heel pressure diminishment including an optional means of adjusting pronation is an inventive device which diminishes pressures to the heel with a floating collar and supple counter assembly with adjusting strap, with spacing studs attached strategically to the sides of the ... 07/20/06 - 20060156580 - Sole construction for energy storage and rebound A sole construction for supporting at least a portion of a human foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction includes a generally horizontal layer of stretchable material, at least one chamber positioned adjacent a first side of the layer, and at least one actuator ... 07/20/06 - 20060156579 - Article of footwear with a perforated midsole An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a midsole element, an upper sheet, and a lower sheet. The midsole element has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. In addition, the midsole element defines ... 06/29/06 - 20060137220 - Athletic shoe with independent supports An athletic shoe sole construction having a suspension system designed to resiliently support a foot and deflect downwardly upon foot imposed forces is provided. The athletic shoe includes a plurality of independent supports arrayed about the periphery of the suspension system. The supports, or pillars, may include a ground engaging ... 06/22/06 - 20060130364 - System for modifying properties of an article of footwear A system for modifying properties of an article of footwear is disclosed, wherein the article of footwear includes a removable foot-supporting member that includes a frame portion that defines an aperture, one of a plurality of insert portions that are received by the aperture, and a restraining member attached to ... 06/22/06 - 20060130363 - Shoe sole with a loose fill comfort support system A shoe is provided with an outsole which contacts the ground, an insole upon which a foot rests, and a midsole located between the outsole and the insole, wherein the midsole absorbs impact by providing a loose fill material throughout the midsole of the shoe to cushion any force exerted ... 04/13/06 - 20060075658 - Footwear with enhanced cushioning Footwear includes an insole of low density polyurethane and an integral border for attaching the insole to the upper and having an integral support surface for attaching a steel shank. The footwear includes the insole and two contiguous cushioning layers. ... 04/13/06 - 20060075657 - Shock-absorbing shoe structure having adjustable elasticity A shock-absorbing shoe structure having adjustable elasticity is disclosed. The shoe structure includes a buffering mechanism having a bottom holding plate, a buffering module, and a top holding plate. The buffering module includes a base seat, an elastic tube body, an end mount, a connection element, a pivotal seat, a ... 03/30/06 - 20060064900 - Impact attenuating devices and products containing such devices An impact attenuating device includes both concave and convex side walls, e.g., in an interleaved arrangement, optionally at least partially surrounded by a restraining element that may help return the impact attenuating device back to its original orientation after attenuating an impact. Such impact attenuating devices may be included in ... 03/16/06 - 20060053656 - Footwear with removable insert A removable, disposable shoe insert that can increase the cushion and shock absorbing properties of a shoe without sacrificing durability or comfort is provided. By using different materials for the insert, the user has the option of when to replace the insert. The insert can be of varying sizes, shapes, ... 02/16/06 - 20060032088 - Ball and socket 3d cushioning system The invention relates to a sliding element for a shoe sole. The sliding element includes an upper sliding surface and a lower sliding surface, wherein the lower sliding surface is arranged below the upper sliding surface so as to be slideable in at least two directions. The upper sliding surface ... 02/16/06 - 20060032087 - Stable footwear that accommodates shear forces A shoe sole is described that provides both cushioning and stability. The sole has a plurality of layers, including a transition layer which allows relative motion between the layers adjacent to the transition layer. The relative motion between the layers of the sole reduces the impact of horizontal shear stresses ... 01/05/06 - 20060000113 - Shoe structure The present invention relates to a comfortable shoe structure capable of preventing relative displacement between the shoe pad and the shoe, so as to make the walk comfortable. The shoe structure includes: a sole assembly comprising a big sole and a mid sole integrally formed with the big sole; at ... 12/08/05 - 20050268491 - Article of footwear with a removable midsole element An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The upper is configured to receive a foot, and the outsole is secured to the upper. The outsole defines a plurality of apertures extending entirely through the outsole. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging ... 12/08/05 - 20050268490 - Article of footwear incorporating a sole structure with compressible inserts An article of footwear is disclosed that incorporates an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a midsole and an outsole. The midsole defines an aperture with a first sidewall, and the midsole includes an insert positioned within the aperture. The insert has a ... 12/01/05 - 20050262732 - Athletic shoe with inclined wall configuration and non-ground-engaging member A heel support for an athletic shoe that in one embodiment includes a recumbent-U shaped member to assist in shock absorption. The member may include a tent-shaped wall with an upper perimeter in contact with a non-ground-engaging member. ... 12/01/05 - 20050262731 - Athletic shoe with visible arch bridge An athletic shoe that in one embodiment includes an arch bridge that is visible from beneath the shoe. ... 12/01/05 - 20050262730 - Athletic shoe with inclined wall configuration A heel support for an athletic shoe that in one embodiment includes a recumbent-U shaped member to assist in shock absorption. The member may include a tent-shaped wall with an opening exposing the interior of the member. ... 11/17/05 - 20050252038 - Outsole An outsole (1, 3), in particular, for athletic shoes (2) can be realized with a significant elastic deformability in the tangential direction so as to also achieve a superior shock-absorption when the foot contacts the ground obliquely and with a slight propulsive force. According to the invention, the sole (1) ... 11/17/05 - 20050252037 - Damping element for a shoe A damping element for a shoe, especially for a sports shoe, having at least one first element which extends essentially in a load direction over a pre-determined height in the unloaded state of the damping element, and is embodied as a hollow body defining a receiving area in which an ... 10/20/05 - 20050229432 - Airflow adjusting device of air cushion shoe An airflow adjusting device of an air cushion shoe comprises an air cushion body having a buffer portion, an air inlet connected to the buffer portion and an air outlet connected to the buffer portion. When the buffer portion is impacted, the buffer portion will be compressed and thus induce ... 09/08/05 - 20050193589 - Sole for a shoe, boot or sandal There are a plurality of projections 6 projecting away from the mounting surface 5. The inserts 2,3, have parts whose thickness in a direction normal to the mounting surface is lower than the thickness of other parts of the respective insert in a direction parallel to the mounting surface 5. ... 08/04/05 - 20050166424 - Insole construction for footwear An insole construction for footwear comprising a base member, an intermediate member formed of a foam and having a plurality of substantially uniformly spaced raised cushioning elements on the upper surface thereof, and a flexible cover member surrounding the intermediate member and extending beneath the base member. The intermediate member ... 08/04/05 - 20050166423 - Sole elements of varying density and methods of manufacture The invention relates to sole elements and methods for manufacturing sole elements for shoes, in particular for sport shoes, with a specific density distribution in a transverse and/or longitudinal direction. The methods include the steps of manufacturing a sole element preform from a polymer material with a thickness varying in ... 07/21/05 - 20050155254 - Track shoe with heel plate and support columns An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes an outsole secured to the upper and a plurality of gripping elements extending outwardly from the outsole. A heel plate extends downwardly and rearwardly from a midfoot portion of the outsole. ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |