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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 09, 2024
Applicant:
Converse Inc., Boston, MA (US);
Inventors:
Gavin D. Engel, Boston, MA (US);
Zhiqiang Li, Andover, MA (US);
Daniel J. Martin, Boston, MA (US);
Jun Ming Huang, Foshan, CN;
Chao Bi Xian, Boston, MA (US);
Guoping Zhao, Zhongshan, CN;
Assignee:
Converse Inc., Boston, MA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 13/36 (2006.01); A43B 13/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 13/36 (2013.01); A43B 13/122 (2013.01); A43B 13/125 (2013.01);
Abstract
A sole structure for an article of footwear having a midsole having a support surface extending from a posterior end to an anterior end, the midsole having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the support surface and the inner surface surround a cavity, the midsole also including an inner rail extending along the inner surface and into the cavity, wherein the rail and the cavity are configured to engage with a removable outsole.