WO2012051177A3 - Suspension heel - Google Patents

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WO2012051177A3
WO2012051177A3 PCT/US2011/055762 US2011055762W WO2012051177A3 WO 2012051177 A3 WO2012051177 A3 WO 2012051177A3 US 2011055762 W US2011055762 W US 2011055762W WO 2012051177 A3 WO2012051177 A3 WO 2012051177A3
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heel
suspension
shaft
wearer
force
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PCT/US2011/055762
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WO2012051177A2 (en
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John Healy
Peter Dillon
Christopher Adam
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Tbl Licensing Llc
The Timberland Company
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Priority claimed from US29/376,693 external-priority patent/USD666402S1/en
Application filed by Tbl Licensing Llc, The Timberland Company filed Critical Tbl Licensing Llc
Priority to CA2814514A priority Critical patent/CA2814514C/en
Priority to CN201180059675.8A priority patent/CN103379838B/en
Priority to EP11833248.5A priority patent/EP2627207B1/en
Priority to JP2013533938A priority patent/JP5889314B2/en
Publication of WO2012051177A2 publication Critical patent/WO2012051177A2/en
Publication of WO2012051177A3 publication Critical patent/WO2012051177A3/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B21/00—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts
    • A43B21/24—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B21/26—Resilient heels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/143—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form provided with wedged, concave or convex end portions, e.g. for improving roll-off of the foot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/18—Resilient soles
    • A43B13/181—Resiliency achieved by the structure of the sole
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B21/00—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts
    • A43B21/02—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by the material
    • A43B21/06—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by the material rubber
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B21/00—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts
    • A43B21/36—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means
    • A43B21/42—Heels with replaceable or adjustable parts, e.g. top lift
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B21/00—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts
    • A43B21/36—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means
    • A43B21/54—Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means by adhesion or the like

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  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)

Abstract

A suspension heel (14) is provided for use with footwear (10), such as high heeled shoes, to provide cushioning to the wearer. The suspension heel (14) includes a heel shaft (26) connected to the shoe sole (12) and a compliant heel plug (28) attached to the heel shaft (26). The shaft (26) includes a cavity or other receptacle (34) for receiving the compliant heel plug (28). The suspension heel (14) provides cushioning as well as stability for the wearer of the footwear, while maintaining aesthetic style. A relief detail (48) formed by the compliant heel plug (28) and the shaft (26) provides compliance by compressing when a force is applied. For instance, as a person walks in the shoe, ground contact applies a force to the suspension heel (14). The relief detail (48) deforms or compresses in response to the force, attenuating it and providing cushioning to the wearer.
PCT/US2011/055762 2010-10-11 2011-10-11 Suspension heel WO2012051177A2 (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA2814514A CA2814514C (en) 2010-10-11 2011-10-11 Suspension heel
CN201180059675.8A CN103379838B (en) 2010-10-11 2011-10-11 Suspension heel
EP11833248.5A EP2627207B1 (en) 2010-10-11 2011-10-11 Suspension heel
JP2013533938A JP5889314B2 (en) 2010-10-11 2011-10-11 Suspension heel

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

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US39179710P 2010-10-11 2010-10-11
US29/376,693 2010-10-11
US29/376,693 USD666402S1 (en) 2010-10-11 2010-10-11 Suspension heel
US61/391,797 2010-10-11
US13/269,134 2011-10-07
US13/269,134 US8539697B2 (en) 2010-10-11 2011-10-07 Suspension heel

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WO2012051177A2 WO2012051177A2 (en) 2012-04-19
WO2012051177A3 true WO2012051177A3 (en) 2012-07-12

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WO (1) WO2012051177A2 (en)

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US20090139111A1 (en) * 2000-06-27 2009-06-04 Comfort Products, Inc. Comfort Heel for Heeled Shoes
US20030136028A1 (en) * 2001-04-09 2003-07-24 Hilda Magallanes Height adjustable flexible shoe
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EP2627207A4 (en) 2017-06-14
EP2627207A2 (en) 2013-08-21
EP2627207B1 (en) 2018-11-21
US20120085002A1 (en) 2012-04-12
WO2012051177A2 (en) 2012-04-19
US8539697B2 (en) 2013-09-24

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