US Patent Issued on May 6 for "Footwear or orthotic sole with microprocessor control of a structural or support element with magnetorheological fluid" (Florida Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,290,134, issued on May 6.

"Footwear or orthotic sole with microprocessor control of a structural or support element with magnetorheological fluid" was invented by Frampton E. Ellis (Jasper, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Devices with internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability of support. Siped devices can be used in any existing product that provides or utilizes cushioning and stability. These products include human and other footwear, both soles and uppers, as well as orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment ...