Heel counter and midsole

- Walmart Apollo, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a heel counter and midsole in use on an article of footwear;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a heel counter and midsole in use on an article of footwear;

FIG. 3 is a lateral side elevational of the heel counter and midsole shown without the footwear environment;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a medial side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawings show features that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a heel counter and midsole, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1108109
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 19, 2025
Date of Patent: Jan 6, 2026
Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC (Bentonville, AR)
Inventor: Salvo Farina (Cave Springs, AR)
Primary Examiner: Jonathan J Han
Application Number: 29/994,164
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D2/947; D2/972