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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2024
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Devin Bailly, Portland, OR (US);
Paul Begyn, Beaverton, OR (US);
Clayton Chambers, Portland, OR (US);
Guercy Eugene, Portland, OR (US);
Dervin A. James, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Jason R. Meeker, Portland, OR (US);
Benjamin J. Monfils, Portland, OR (US);
Kevin C. Sze, Portland, OR (US);
NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
A sole structure for an article of footwear defines a footbed and includes a chassis having a lower cushioning element including an upper side and a bottom side disposed on an opposite side from the upper side, the lower cushioning element including one or more apertures extending from the upper side to the bottom side. A bladder is disposed adjacent to the upper side of the lower cushioning element and an outsole is disposed adjacent to the bottom side of the lower cushioning element and includes one or more protrusions each extending through a respective one of the one or more apertures and engaging the bladder.