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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 05, 2024
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Sergio Cavaliere, Venice, IT;
John W. Cross, Portland, OR (US);
Neil Crumbleholme, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
Roberto De Marchi, Volpago del Montello, IT;
Samuel G. Lacey, Portland, OR (US);
Ryan R. Larson, Portland, OR (US);
Marlon Rainville, Portland, OR (US);
Matthew R. Tegenkamp, Portland, OR (US);
NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
An article of footwear with medial and lateral sides; an upper; and a sole structure coupled to the upper. The sole structure has: a first plate with a first and second surface, the first plate including a first knob extending from the second surface and one or more apertures disposed through the first and second surfaces; a second plate with a first and second surface, the second plate including a second knob extending from the first surface of the second plate and one or more apertures disposed through the first surface of the second plate; a first cushioning element disposed on the medial side of the article of footwear, wherein the first cushioning element is disposed between the first and second plates; and a second cushioning element disposed on the lateral side of the article of footwear, wherein the second cushioning element is disposed between the first and second plates.