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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2004
Applicants:
William Marvin, Brighton, MA (US);
Geoff Swales, Somerset, MA (US);
Inventors:
William Marvin, Brighton, MA (US);
Geoff Swales, Somerset, MA (US);
Assignee:
Reebok International Ltd., Canton, MA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 13/20 (2006.01); A43B 7/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An inflatable cushioning device, and a process for making it, having a fluid-tight, enclosed area that is bordered by a first generally flat surface, a second generally flat surface and at least one bellowed surface, such that the bellowed surface will collapse when a force is applied. The cushioning device may include an inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air into the enclosed area. The cushioning device can be used in an athletic shoe.