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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7181867 | Support and cushioning system for an article of footwear A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the we... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7159259 | Gelatinous elastomer compositions and articles Novel gelatinous compositions and articles are formed from an intimate melt blend admixture of one or more of a selected block SEEPS copolymers in combination with one or more polymers of poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-butadiene)n, poly(sty... | 01/09/2007 |
| 6971193 | Bladder with high pressure replenishment reservoir A shock absorbing bladder for use in the sole of an article of footwear is disclosed. The bladder includes a plurality of inflated chambers at different pressure levels. The bladder includes a first sealed chamber formed of a barrier material. The first chamber cont... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6967044 | Heat reflection footwear device A heat reflection device for footwear includes a first layer of fluid-impervious material, a second layer of fluid-impervious material and a sac arranged between the first and second layers. The sac contains a heat reflective material therein. In use the device is p... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6892477 | Dynamically-controlled cushioning system for an article of footwear An article of footwear with a dynamically-controlled cushioning system is disclosed. The cushioning system includes a sealed, fluid-filled bladder formed with a plurality of separate cushioning chambers, and a control system. The control system, which includes a CPU... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6865823 | Insole with fabric The invention relates to an insole for footwear. The insole comprises a top foil and a bottom foil in between which a number of cavities are formed containing liquid or gel. The top foil and/or bottom foil are equipped with fabric which in the plane of the fabric ha... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6845573 | Support and cushioning system for an article of footwear A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the we... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6782640 | Custom conformable device A custom conformable device that supports and cushions a user's anatomical part, such the foot. The device is self-inflating, conforms to the shape of the user's foot, utilizes an inflatable bladder with a valve, and contains an expandable material such as an open c... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6598319 | Insole with rebounding and cushioning areas and adjustable arch support An insole of a sheet material of polymeric foam material having two openings therein corresponding to a portion of the heel and a portion of the arch. The openings are filled with a polymeric gel composition having a tacky bottom surface to assist holding... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6463612 | Bladder and method of making the same A bladder usable in the sole of a shoe for supporting the plantar area includes a plurality of chambers designed to provide a resilient resistance force. In the fabrication of the bladder, each of the chambers is formed in fluid communication with each ot... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6457263 | Article of footwear having multiple fluid containing members An article of footwear includes one or more first fluid containing cushion devices in direct or elastomeric load transmitting contact with a foot to provide superior comfort. One or more second, preferably thicker, fluid containing cushion devices are pos... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6282815 | Method of controlling fluid flow transfer in shoes A method and apparatus for sing the flow of fluid through tubes in the sole of shoes. The apparatus includes a pair of fluid filled tubes along the periphery of the sole of the shoe. One tube is connected to cross tubes that provide flow paths and cushion... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6170173 | Method and apparatus for fluid flow transfer in shoes A method and apparatus for transferring the flow of fluid through tubes in the sole of shoes. The apparatus includes a pair of fluid filled tubes along the periphery of the sole of the shoe. One tube is connected to cross tubes that provide flow paths and... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6161240 | Shock-absorbing cushion Shock absorbing cushion structures are disclosed which are formed by upper and lower sheets peripherally sealed and formed to define a series of intercommunicating air chambers therebetween. In particular there is disclosed a shock absorbing shoe insole o... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6138382 | Fluid filled insole A fluid filled insole wherein the flow of fluid is matched to the anatomical structure of functionally normal feet comprises a fluid tight bladder having upper and lower layers and a generally foot-shaped, planar configuration, with proximal forefoot, mid... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6092310 | Fluid filled insole A fluid filled insole comprises a fluid tight bladder having upper and lower layers and a generally foot-shaped, planar configuration, with proximal forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot regions; a heavy, viscous, sterile liquid substantially filling the bladder... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6076282 | Shoe sole with forced air circulation system A forced-ventilation shoe includes a midsole or insole provided with a plurality of through-holes, resilient support means arranged between the outsole and the midsole or insole to form an air chamber between the elements, and devices for occluding the ho... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6003250 | Foot support Foot support for insertion into a shoe, which readily adjusts to the form of a foot without the need for qualified fitting and which can be adjusted by the person using the support. The foot support includes a flexible top layer, a base layer, and a sidew... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5996254 | Inflatable insole system A inflatable insole system for placement in an article of footwear for providing added comfort to the foot of a user comprises an inflatable flexible bottom cell with a plurality of upwardly extending inflatable cells. The plurality of inflatable cells in... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5987780 | Shoe sole including a peripherally-disposed cushioning bladder An athletic shoe including an upper and a sole. The sole includes a cushioning bladder including a sealed, fluid-filled tube disposed about the perimeter of the shoe. In one embodiment, the bladder includes lateral and medial portions extending about the ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5979086 | Insole having multiple fluid-containing chambers An insole relieves foot, knee, hip, and back pressures in a standing position of rest and in motion during walking or running, at the same time as a massage effect and pressure equalization are obtained in a standing position of rest. The sole includes a ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5953835 | Ventilated shoe A ventilated shoe, injection molding device and method for producing the ventilated shoe are disclosed. In the ventilated shoe, a cushion midsole, which is made of a foam resin material and includes a ventilation means, is interposed between and integrate... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5916664 | Multi-celled cushion and method of its manufacture A method for inflating cushioning devices which comprise at least first and second distinct chambers having an interconnecting passage providing fluid communication between the chambers. The method comprises either: (1) limiting the volume of at least one... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5896681 | Sole pad with shock-absorbing and massaging effect A sole pad with shock-absorbing and massaging effects is provided with, on the underside thereof, a mounting recess including a first and second receiving cavities that are connected to each other by a connection groove. A pressure transmitter has a first... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5894687 | Shoe pad having massaging effect A shoe pad having massaging effect of the type which is made from resilient and soft plastic material is provided. The shoe pad includes a lower layer and an upper layer. The upper layer is provided with a plurality of bulbs which are evenly distributed o... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5878510 | Fluid filled insole A fluid filled insole comprises a fluid tight bladder having upper and lower layers and a generally foot-shaped, planar configuration, with proximal forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot regions; a heavy, viscous, sterile liquid substantially filling the bladder... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5784807 | Fluid filled support system for footwear A fluid filled support system for footwear having a closed system of interconnected pods filled with fluid for providing enhanced cushioning, support, and fit. The fluid filled support system includes a support member which completely surrounds a wearer's... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5647147 | Prosthesis shoe insert for propulsive conditioning An orthotic footbed insert for athletic shoes and boots, wherein contiguous top and bottom laminates form an envelope that is carried by a premolded stabilizer and injected with a two-part liquid resin that fills all space within the envelope when inserte... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5595004 | Shoe sole including a peripherally-disposed cushioning bladder An athletic shoe including an upper and a sole. The sole includes a cushioning bladder including a sealed, fluid-filled tube disposed about the perimeter of the shoe. In one embodiment, the bladder includes lateral and medial portions extending about the ... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5575088 | Shoe sole with reactive energy fluid filled toroid apparatus A Reactive Energy Fluid Filled Toroid Apparatus includes concentric fluid filled toroids that are contained in the midsole of a shoe. The toroid apparatus provides cushioning for the foot and dynamically reacts to off-center impacts from footsteps to redi... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5558395 | Inflatable cushion devices for bicycle seats and other sporting goods An inflatable air cushion has an integrally formed extension tube of zig-zag form with its free end attached to another cushion or to a pump assembly for inflating the cushion. By separating the limbs of the zig-zag tube, the cushions, or the cushion and ... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5493792 | Shoe comprising liquid cushioning element A shoe comprising a sole portion having peripheral edges and at least one cushioning element comprising a chamber having flexible walls filled with a liquid composition, wherein the chamber includes a plurality of partitions for directing flow of liquid f... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5406661 | Preloaded fluid bladder with integral pump A thermoplastic bladder and pump combination comprises three coextensive superposed layers of thermoplastic material peripherally sealed to one another to thereby form a bladder having upper and lower co-extensive air chambers. The upper chamber is define... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5335382 | Inflatable cushion device An inflatable air cushion has an integrally formed extension tube of zig-zag form with its free end attached to another cushion or to a pump assembly for inflating the cushion. By separating the limbs of the zig-zag tube, the cushions, or the cushion and ... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5313717 | Reactive energy fluid filled apparatus providing cushioning, support, stability and a custom fit in a shoe A reactive energy fluid filled cushioning and stabilizing apparatus in a shoe is comprised of one or more anatomically shaped fluid filled bladders that are positioned in the forefoot, arch and/or heel areas of the shoe. The bladders assume a complementar... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5311680 | Dynamic orthotic A foot supporting orthotic having parallel, separately flexing rays extending forwardly from an arch region which in use underlies the arch of a wearer's foot. The rays are bowed by spring-like elastomers and facilitate the shock absorbing and adaptation ... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5097607 | Fluid forefoot footware A shoe and shoe sole for accommodating forefoot strike activities such as aerobics, and forefoot strike tendencies of runners and the like, to forestall stress features, tendonitis and muscle tears, by incorporating a special forefoot pad in the midsole. ... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5042176 | Load carrying cushioning device with improved barrier material for control of diffusion pumping A product in the form of a cushioning device made from thermoplastic film containing crystalline material inflated to a relatively high pressure and sealed at the time of manufacture. The product maintains the internal inflatant pressure for long periods ... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4999931 | Shock absorbing system for footwear application This invention relates to a new shock absorber which may be used as an insole or as a midsole for an article of footwear. The shock absorber comprises a multi-cell membrane which may be embedded in a flexible envelope or which may be used itself as a one-... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4993429 | Orthotic fitting system The invention is concerned with an orthotic fitting device and method. An envelope and an adjacent diverticulum are connected to one another and are filled with a known amount of a viscous fluid. The diverticulum has indicia on it capable of indicating wh... | 02/19/1991 |
