Footware Having Cushioning Between Sole and Upper

US 9,961,960, assigned to Richard Desmarais, covers shoes such as athletic shoes having a cushioning layer such as an air bladder between the sole and the shoe upper, and is available for sale through IPApproach.

US Patents

1 granted

Foreign Counterparts

1

Assignee

Richard Desmarais

Availability

For Sale

Patents Included

• US 9,961,960↗

• WO 2015017920 A1

Technology Highlights

• The invention provides the combination of an air bag between the insole and outsole and ligatures tethering them provides for good cushioning and stability.
• The invention provides ligature sets to stabilize lateral movement of the sole relative to the upper.
• The invention provides upper bosses serve to anchor ligatures with shock absorbing capabilities.
• The invention provides ligatures to limit both horizontal displacement between the upper and lower midsoles as well as imbalanced vertical forces acting on the shoe.
• The invention allows the insole/upper midsole to "float" relative to the outsole leading to improved traction since more of the lowermost surface of the outsole may remain in contact with the ground when the wearer changes direction.

Overview

The technology disclosed provides the following advantages:

Listing updated August 21, 2026

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