Footwear sole

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the footwear sole embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIGS. 1 and 3-6 show portions of an upper and a midsole in broken lines. The upper and midsole are shown for environmental purposes and do not form any part of the claimed design.

The broken line along the top edge of the shoe sole throughout the views, defines the boundary of the claimed design. The broken lines form no part of the claim.

Claims

The ornamental design for a footwear sole, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D475182
Type: Grant
Filed: May 30, 2002
Date of Patent: Jun 3, 2003
Assignee: Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (Rockford, MI)
Inventor: Clark A. Matis (Charlotte, VT)
Primary Examiner: Celia Murphy
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Warner Norcross & Judd
Application Number: 29/161,491
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D2/956; D2/953; D2/954
International Classification: 0204;