Today’s Patent – Footwear With Full-Length Midsole And Hollow Cupsole | Today's Patent Blog

Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Grant Date: April 12, 2025

Inventors: Mark R. Goldston, Adam Goldston, Ryan Goldston, and Cody Harris

Assignee: Athletic Propulsion Labs LLC

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (US12225962B1) was invented by Mark R. Goldston, Adam Goldston, Ryan Goldston, and Cody Harris and patented by USPTO on April 12th, 2024. Currently, it stands assigned to Athletic Propulsion Labs LLC. The invention disclosed is a footwear that can mitigate and absorb force exerted on the feet of a wearer. The footwear […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US12225962B1, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

Figure: Today’s Patent – Footwear With Full-Length Midsole And Hollow Cupsole — Official Technical Drawing · US12225962B1

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “Today’s Patent – Footwear With Full-Length Midsole And Hollow Cupsole” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US12225962B1 position Athletic Propulsion Labs LLC with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

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