Kangaroos U.s.a., Inc.

Kangapoos U.s.a., Inc.

Raymond F Tonkel

Alexander L Gross

Robert J Gamm

This invention pertains to the encapsulation of a cellular insert, in the form of cellular components, formed of woven material fabricating such cellular components that present voids or cavities therein, or which may be formed from spirally or helically wound strands of a polymer having a hardness exceeding that of the foamed or other polymer composition in which the insert locates, as within the structure of a sole for an athletic shoe. The cellular insert may be formed of a series of woven or wound cellular shaped components, having the voids therein, and which may be arranged intermediate a pair of liners, which also may be of woven material, in order to provide for its rather proper location within the structure of the polymer foamed shoe sole, be totally embedded therein, but yet very effectively function as a means for cushioning or absorbing the forces of impact exerted upon the shoe sole during application of the athletic shoes during participation within a variety of sporting events, such as football, basketball, jogging, court playing, or the like.

Cushioning and impact absorptive means for footwear

Laminal tongue pocket for footwear

Innerboot for athletic shoe

Athletic shoe

This invention pertains to the encapsulation of a cellular insert, formed of various woven cellular components, or fabricated to a grooved design formed of a series of linearly woven strands, each of which presents various voids or cavities within their formed structure, and then foamed in place within a polymer formed sock liner or insole for use within footwear, and particularly an athletic shoe, including the sole of a walking or other shoe. The cellular insert may be formed of a series of woven or wound cellular shaped components, having their voids therein, and which may be arranged intermediate a pair of liners, which form the upper and lower liners for the formed insert, or arranged upon a singular liner, or having the liner woven through its midpoint, in order to provide for its rather proper location within the structure of the polymer formed sole or insole. In addition, the cellular insert, as previously explained, may be formed of a series of longitudinally and crosswise interwoven strands of linear material, which form various symetrically shaped channels or grooves, this cellular insert also being embedded within a foam formed sock liner, for use internally within an athletic or other shoe for comforting the wearer of the shoe and its incorporated liner as in usage during participation within a variety of sporting events, such as football, basketball, jogging, court playing, or even walking, or other such endeavors.

Cushioning and impact absorptive means for footwear operative component

A footwear of the type incorporating a shoe upper, attaching to a shoe sole, with a tongue portion connecting with the toe piece for the shoe upper, with the tongue portion being fabricated of either singular or a pair of liners of material, having hook and pile fastening means provided at its lower edge, and likewise at the upper edge of the toe piece, so that the tongue can be connected to the toe piece, but then readily removed and reversed, so as to disclose its opposite side where a variety of colors or indicia are desired for display during usage and application of the identified structured footwear.

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St. Louis, MO, United States of America

Raymond F Tonkel