Abstract: The present invention is a software device for viewing intelligent designs using a computer. The device includes multiple format readers for reading the intelligent designs in at least one of the many possible multiple formats. The device also includes a format verifier that automatically employs an appropriate format reader from the multiple format readers available to read the intelligent designs without explicit user intervention. The device further includes an import application-programming interface for importing the intelligent design in the format required for viewing the intelligent design. Finally, the device includes a memory resident data model, which is a database, for storing the properties and functional characteristics of the intelligent design. The device may further include a query application-programming interface, for presenting data objects to other instances of the apparatus or other application, and a user interface, for interactively accessing the memory resident data model.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a two-layer outsole for use with a shoe. The outsole includes an outer layer, an inner layer, and a longitudinally extending axis. The outer layer forms the bottom of the outsole and has a plurality of first holes at spaced locations therethrough. The inner layer includes a base adjacent one side of the outer layer and a plurality of projections that extend from the base through the first holes in the outer layer, and terminate in a pointed free end. The projections protrude from the bottom of the outsole, and provide traction when the outsole interacts with the ground. The free end also forms a ridge. The ridge of each projection is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, each projection has an outline with a tear-drop shape. It has been found that when projections with this configuration are used with non-metal cleats, excellent traction is obtained.