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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2009
Chris Brewer, Baltimore, MD (US);
Derek Campbell, Columbia, MD (US);
Ryan Drew, Lutherville, MD (US);
Kevin Fisher, Baltimore, MD (US);
Jared Goldman, Lutherville, MD (US);
Mark Kokavec, Ellicott City, MD (US);
Chris Brewer, Baltimore, MD (US);
Derek Campbell, Columbia, MD (US);
Ryan Drew, Lutherville, MD (US);
Kevin Fisher, Baltimore, MD (US);
Jared Goldman, Lutherville, MD (US);
Mark Kokavec, Ellicott City, MD (US);
Under Armour, Inc., Baltimore, MD (US);
Abstract
A footwear lower is presented which provides cushion support and lateral stability in a lightweight construction. The lower may include a primary midsole, cushion elements, a rear lower midsole, a directional cradle, and an outsole. The cushions may be located in the between the directional cradle and the rear lower midsole. Various embodiments of cushions are presented and may be consistent with specific types of shoes such as running trainers, trail shoes, general fitness footwear, or basketball shoes. The lower may be consistent with approaches to remediate a wearer's pronation or supination.