Advanced Customized Footwear Solution for Niche Markets
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Customized article type', provides a method of customization for an article of footwear, including receiving a selected family of article types and providing a set of article types according to the selected family. However, the original patent does not address the need for customized footwear solutions in niche environments. The present invention solves this problem by adapting the original method for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The present invention provides a novel and non-obvious adaptation of the original method for customized footwear in niche environments. The new claims introduce specific components and operation tailored to high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, search and rescue operations, and high-altitude environments, which are not addressed in the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention may include customized footwear solutions for other niche environments, such as desert or jungle environments, or for specific occupations, such as firefighters or medical responders. The invention may also be adapted for use with other types of articles, such as clothing or accessories.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The present invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including military, emergency response, outdoor recreation, and occupational safety. The invention may be marketed as a premium product offering customized footwear solutions for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A43 | A43D119/00 |
| A | A43 | A43B3/0078 |
| G | G05 | G05B15/02 |
| G | G06 | G06F30/00 |
| G | G06 | G06Q10/087 |
| G | G06 | G06Q30/0601 |
| G | G06 | G06Q50/04 |
| A | A43 | A43D2200/60 |
| Y | Y02 | Y02P90/30 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Footwear design and customization technologies, encompassing computer-aided design systems, user interface design for product configuration, and adaptive manufacturing techniques with expertise in digital product personalization and network-based customization platforms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced technical training in footwear engineering, computer-aided design, and digital product configuration systems, possessing knowledge of user interface design, network transmission protocols, and adaptive manufacturing techniques
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's foundational method of footwear customization provides a clear technological framework that can be systematically extended to specialized environments by applying known design adaptation techniques. The PTD's variations represent predictable technical modifications that leverage the source patent's core customization methodology by introducing domain-specific constraints and transmission protocols. These adaptations would be considered routine engineering modifications within the footwear and digital customization domain.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,030 |
|---|---|
| Title | Customized article type |
| Assignee(s) | NIKE, Inc. |