Footwear article with tongue reinforcer
US10455898B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/1493
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A footwear article includes a tongue and a tongue reinforcer, which helps the tongue maintain a shape and position when the tongue is subjected to forces or adjustments, such as from other footwear-article elements or from a wearer. For example, the tongue reinforcer may help the tongue maintain a shape and position when a wearer is inserting his or her foot into the footwear article or when medial and/or lateral quarters press inward on the tongue.
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