Shoe sole construction
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1. A shoe sole construction comprisingan intermediate layer for supporting the forces generated by a wearer, said intermediate layer including a hollow outer shell defined by a top surface and a bottom surface connected by an outer periphery;
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Abstract
The present invention comprises an intermediate layer for a shoe sole consisting of a hollow shell having convolutions disposed along the periphery thereof. The convolutions are adapted to cushion the foot by compressing when force is applied thereto, and expanding to their original configuration when the force is relieved. An inner filler material may be provided within the shell for added cushioning and resilience.
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10 Claims
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1. A shoe sole construction comprising
an intermediate layer for supporting the forces generated by a wearer, said intermediate layer including a hollow outer shell defined by a top surface and a bottom surface connected by an outer periphery; - and
a plurality of convolutions arranged horizontally along a substantial portion of said outer periphery of said intermediate layer extending from said top surface to said bottom surface in independent vertical columns along said outer periphery of said intermediate layer with a recess formed between adjacent columns, whereby said convolution compress in an accordion-like fashion when force is applied thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A shoe sole construction for a shoe comprising
a resilient midsole cradle element, said midsole cradle element including a cavity; - and
a hollow insert disposed within said cavity; said hollow insert including a plurality of convolutions arranged horizontally along a portion of said insert in independent vertical columns along an outer periphery of said hollow insert with a recess formed between adjacent columns such that said convolutions compress in an accordion-like fashion when force is applied thereto. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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