Bladder for a shoe sole

- Nike, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bladder for a shoe sole showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 7--7 of FIG. 3.

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Other references
  • Exhibits A-H, Photographs of Bladders.
Patent History
Patent number: D377559
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 6, 1996
Date of Patent: Jan 28, 1997
Assignee: Nike, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Inventors: Joel L. Passke (Portland, OR), James C. Sell, Jr. (Beaverton, OR)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Law Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Application Number: 0/55,526
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/2961