{"number":"US12702190B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Sole for a shoe","english":"Sole for a shoe"},"abstract":{"original":"Improved soles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided that includes a midsole with randomly arranged particles of an expanded material. The sole further includes an element having a higher deformation stiffness in at least one direction than the expanded material. The material of the midsole at least partially surrounds the element.","english":"Improved soles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided that includes a midsole with randomly arranged particles of an expanded material. The sole further includes an element having a higher deformation stiffness in at least one direction than the expanded material. The material of the midsole at least partially surrounds the element."},"applicants":["adidas AG"],"inventors":["Angus Wardlaw","John Whiteman","Tru Huu Minh Le","Stuart David Reinhardt"],"filingDate":"2024-09-16","publicationDate":"2026-08-11","grantDate":"2026-08-11","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12702190B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12702190B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12702190B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12702190B2"}}