Impact-attenuation systems for articles of footwear and other foot-receiving devices

摘要

Impact-attenuation members, e.g., for use in footwear or other foot-receiving devices, include: (a) a first body member having a base region and three (or more) leg portions extending from the base region. A second body member, with similar leg portions, may be arranged facing the first member such that the free ends of the various leg portions lie adjacent one another. A retaining member may extend between and/or at least partially around the body members to at least partially hold them in place with respect to one another. Such impact-attenuation systems may be arranged in the heel (or other portions) of an article of footwear.

主权项

1. An impact-attenuating member, comprising:
a first body member including a first base region, a first leg portion extending from the first base region, a second leg portion extending from the first base region, and a third leg portion extending from the first base region; a second body member including a second base region, a fourth leg portion extending from the second base region, a fifth leg portion extending from the second base region, and a sixth leg portion extending from the second base region; and means for arranging the first and second body members such that the first base region is separated from the second base region and such that a free end of the first leg portion extends toward a free end of the fourth leg portion, a free end of the second leg portion extends toward a free end of the fifth leg portion, and a free end of the third leg portion extends toward a free end of the sixth leg portion; and wherein the first, second, and third leg portions extend radially outward from the first base region in different directions.