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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2006
William Marvin, Brighton, MA (US);
Paul M. Davis, Blackstone, MA (US);
Geoff Swales, Somerset, MA (US);
Paul E. Litchfield, Westboro, MA (US);
William Marvin, Brighton, MA (US);
Paul M. Davis, Blackstone, MA (US);
Geoff Swales, Somerset, MA (US);
Paul E. Litchfield, Westboro, MA (US);
Reebok International, Ltd., Canton, MA (US);
Abstract
An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and a bladder which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces. The bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane attached together via welding. The bladder includes a medial compartment and a lateral compartment attached to each other under the foot of the wearer. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air to the chambers. The inflation mechanism is located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer.