Title of the Patent: Footwear sole assembly
Patent Number: 12696952
Company: Xelero Technology, LLC
Website: https://xeleroshoes.com
Swanson Reed is pleased to announce that the patent of the month for the New Jersey state for the month of September 2026 has been awarded to Xelero Technology, LLC. This recognition is granted to the company for their recent patent titled “Footwear sole assembly”, which demonstrates technical advancement in biomechanical engineering and commercial footwear design.
Why the Invention is Innovative
The innovation detailed in this patent centers on a uniquely engineered sole assembly that combines materials of different densities with a specialized structural framework. The design incorporates a footbed made of a resilient material with a lower durometer to provide cushioning, surrounded by a firmer rocker frame composed of a second resilient material. What sets this invention apart is the integration of medial and lateral rolling elements that form convex longitudinal curves from the heel to the midfoot. Furthermore, a rigid support plate with medial and lateral extensions is positioned beneath the footbed. This configuration restricts forefoot flexion and provides torsional stability, effectively reducing both pronation and supination while keeping the foot centered. The design stores energy during the gait cycle and releases it to propel the user forward, creating a highly controlled and dynamic rolling motion for walking or running.
Why it Won Patent of the Month
This invention won the patent of the month for the New Jersey state for September 2026 granted by Swanson Reed because it addresses common biomechanical challenges in footwear through precise structural engineering. The integration of targeted stability controls and energy return mechanisms provides tangible improvements for therapeutic and athletic footwear. Xelero Technology, LLC has demonstrated technical merit by solving the complex problem of combining flexibility, propulsion, and rigid support within a single sole unit, marking a notable contribution to the regional innovation landscape in New Jersey.
R&D Tax Credit Eligibility in the USA
The practical applications of this patent highlight the type of developmental work that may be eligible for the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit in the USA. Companies developing new footwear technologies often engage in qualified research activities when they design, prototype, and test new biomechanical structures or material combinations. To qualify for the R&D tax credit, the activities must seek to eliminate technical uncertainty related to the product development, involve a systematic process of experimentation, and fundamentally rely on the principles of engineering or material science. The iterative engineering, mechanical testing, and biomechanical evaluations required to integrate a rigid support plate with dual density materials to optimize energy return and torsional stability align directly with these federal requirements. Expenses related to these development phases, such as engineering wages, supplies used in prototyping, and third party testing, can often be claimed to offset tax liabilities.
