Bladder for 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 top plan view thereof; the bottom view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 7--7 of FIG. 2.

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  • Exhibits A-H, Photographs of Bladders.
Patent History
Patent number: D385394
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 27, 1996
Date of Patent: Oct 28, 1997
Assignee: Nike, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Inventors: Joel L. Passke (Portland, OR), James C. Sell, Jr. (Beaverton, OR)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Application Number: 0/58,960
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/2961
International Classification: 0204;