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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2008
Filed:
May. 30, 2006
James A. Grove, Tigard, OR (US);
Eric P. Avar, Aloha, OR (US);
Bruce J. Kilgore, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
Michael R. Friton, Portland, OR (US);
James A. Grove, Tigard, OR (US);
Eric P. Avar, Aloha, OR (US);
Bruce J. Kilgore, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
Michael R. Friton, Portland, OR (US);
NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
An article of footwear is disclosed that includes upper and a sole structure. The upper defines an interior void that is configured to receive the sole structure and a foot. A lower surface of the upper defines a plurality of apertures, and the sole structure includes a plurality of projections that extend through the apertures to form a ground-engaging surface. The projections are connected to a foot-supporting member that remains within the upper. A locking system is incorporated into the upper and sole structure to secure the sole structure to the upper.