초록 ▼

A shock absorbing cassette for the midsole of an article of footwear is described. The shock absorbing cassette has a cassette base, first and second sets of cushion elements, and a reduced height cushion element in between the first and second sets of cushion elements. The cushion elements are arra

A shock absorbing cassette for the midsole of an article of footwear is described. The shock absorbing cassette has a cassette base, first and second sets of cushion elements, and a reduced height cushion element in between the first and second sets of cushion elements. The cushion elements are arranged to cushion the heel of the foot. The shock absorbing cassette may be part of a shoe sole shock absorbing system that also includes an insole board having forefoot slits to improve flexing, a thin midsole with a heel pocket for seating the cassette, and a durable outsole.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A shock absorbing cassette for the midsole of an article of footwear, comprising:a cassette base;a first set of deformable cushion elements, wherein each cushion element has a wide base and a narrower tip, attached to a front portion of the cassette base;a second set of d

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A shock absorbing cassette for the midsole of an article of footwear, comprising:a cassette base;a first set of deformable cushion elements, wherein each cushion element has a wide base and a narrower tip, attached to a front portion of the cassette base;a second set of deformable cushion elements, wherein each cushion element has a wide base and a narrower tip, attached to a rear portion of the cassette base; andat least one reduced height cushion element that is shorter than at least one cushion element of either the first or second set of cushion elements, and that has a base that is smaller than the base of any of the first and second sets of cushion elements and has a narrower tip and is attached to the cassette base in between the first and second sets of cushion elements.