Q: Is it an infringement on this patent to use ridges for a similar product?
We are designing a high heel that transforms into a flat and we use ridges in our design to help the flat shoe bend at two points to transform into a high heel. Though this is not the main design used to transform the high heel to a flat shoe in this patent, their shoe uses ridges as well to help the bending.
A: It is not clear from your question what patent you are referring to. It would be best to consult a patent attorney to analyze the claims of the patent in question and assess the risk of infringement and whether you should design around the patented product.
A: I love answering questions here, but this is really something that you need to have a patent attorney take a look at.
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