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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 02, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2012
Jim Baucom, Portland, OR (US);
David J. Dirsa, North Andover, MA (US);
Clifford B. Gerber, West Linn, OR (US);
Joseph Howley, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
Jim Baucom, Portland, OR (US);
David J. Dirsa, North Andover, MA (US);
Clifford B. Gerber, West Linn, OR (US);
Joseph Howley, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include an outsole including ground engaging members and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member may extend between (1) a first mounting member located in a forefoot region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole, and (2) a second mounting member located in a heel region of the outsole and configured to connect the reinforcement member to the outsole. The first mounting member may be located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the forefoot region of the outsole and the second mounting member is located adjacent to a ground engaging member in the heel region of the outsole.