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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 08, 2003
Jung Chung Lai, Guangzhou, CN;
Michael Martin Nagel, Guangzhou, CN;
Gerald Kuhtz, Encinitas, CA (US);
Marco Aurelio Grott, San Marcos, CA (US);
Alan Toronjo, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Jung Chung Lai, Guangzhou, CN;
Michael Martin Nagel, Guangzhou, CN;
Gerald Kuhtz, Encinitas, CA (US);
Marco Aurelio Grott, San Marcos, CA (US);
Alan Toronjo, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Taylor Made Golf Co., Inc., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Abstract
An article of footwear including an upper and a sole, which has an outsole for directly contacting a ground surface, and at least one element compression molded with the outsole. The at least one element is formed from a first material including at least 45% ethylene vinyl acetate, approximately 30% polyene elastomer, and approximately 20% synthetic rubber. A second material of the outsole is compatible for compression molding with the at least one element, and is less hard and less dense than the at least one element.