Appeal No. 2004-0251
Application 09/853,097
thereby make further flow of pressurized fluid from the bladder
(205) to the reservoir (207) dependent upon a state (i.e.,
pressure) of the reservoir or dynamic response chamber (207).
When the shoe is not in contact with the traveling surface, such
as when the user’s foot is in its upward or downward motion
during running or walking, and the forces are thus removed from
the shoe sole (10) and bladders (205), the pressurized fluid
(water) in the reservoir (207) associated with each bladder (205)
will be returned to its bladder, thereby returning the bladder to
its original size and shape (e.g., Fig. 4A), at which time
control system (300) again closes valve (210) in preparation for
the next impact of the user’s foot with the traveling surface.
Regarding appellant’s comments concerning “accidental
anticipation,” we stand by our determination on pages 37-38 of
our earlier decision, that the doctrine of accidental
anticipation is inapposite in this case.
In light of the foregoing, appellant’s request is granted to
the extent of reconsidering our decision, but is denied with
respect to making any changes therein.
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