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Article of footwear having a fluid-filled bladder with a reinforcing structure

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  • US 7,401,420 B2
  • Filed: 05/12/2006
  • Issued: 07/22/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the sole structure comprising:

  • a bladder that defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall, the bladder enclosing a fluid that exerts an outward force upon the first surface, the second surface, and the sidewall; and

    a reinforcing structure extending around at least a portion of the bladder, the reinforcing structure having a first portion that is at least partially recessed into the sidewall and bonded to the sidewall, the first portion being at least partially recessed into the first surface and bonded to a periphery of the first surface to expose a central area of the first surface,wherein the first surface and the first portion of the reinforcing structure define a lasting surface, and the upper is secured to the lasting surface.

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