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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 26, 2022
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Cailee M. Caldwell, Beaverton, OR (US);
Yuchung K. Chen, Portland, OR (US);
Gregory Scott, Portland, OR (US);
Dolores S. Thompson, Beaverton, OR (US);
Nikita A. Troufanov, Portland, OR (US);
Jeremy W. Webber, Portland, OR (US);
Jay T. Worobets, Portland, OR (US);
NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes an upper cushioning element including a first material having a first durometer, a lower cushioning element including a second material having a second durometer and defining a plurality of first engagement elements, and a plate disposed between the upper cushioning element and the lower cushioning element, the plate including a plurality of second engagement elements cooperating with the first engagement elements to position the plate with respect to the lower cushioning element.