Shoe having an inflatable bladder
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1. An article of footwear, comprising:
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an upper, wherein at least a portion of said upper comprises an inflatable bladder;
an inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air into said bladder, wherein said inflation mechanism is disposed in a location which allows for operation by downward pressure of a wearer'"'"'s foot, wherein said inflatable bladder and said inflation mechanism are monolithic.
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Abstract
An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and a bladder which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces. The bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane attached together via welding. The bladder includes a medial compartment and a lateral compartment attached to each other under the foot of the wearer. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air to the chambers. The inflation mechanism is located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer.
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1. An article of footwear, comprising:
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a sole; an upper, wherein at least a portion of said upper comprises an inflatable bladder; an inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air into said bladder, wherein said inflation mechanism is disposed in a location which allows for operation by downward pressure of a wearer'"'"'s foot, wherein said inflatable bladder and said inflation mechanism are monolithic. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. Footwear, comprising:
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a sole; an upper, wherein a portion of said upper comprises an inflatable bladder; and an inflation mechanism substantially permanently attached to said sole, wherein said inflatable bladder and said inflation mechanism are monolithic.
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