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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2016
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Amy E. Gishifu, Vancouver, WA (US);
Elizabeth Langvin, Sherwood, OR (US);
James Molyneux, Portland, OR (US);
Lee D. Peyton, Tigard, OR (US);
Ty A. Ransom, Portlaned, OR (US);
Nicola J. Reynolds, Hillsboro, OR (US);
John F. Swigart, Portland, OR (US);
NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
An adjustable bladder system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The bladder system includes an outer bladder that may be inflated using an external pump. In addition, one or more tensile members may be disposed internally to the outer bladder to provide enhanced support. A valve member may also be disposed internally to the outer bladder. The valve member can include a contoured edge to provide a contoured shape for the outer bladder.