Footwear upper including variable stitch density
US10645999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD05C17/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper at least partially formed of a textile element. The textile element includes a yarn matrix having a plurality of interlocked strands oriented in predetermined directions. A structural element may be captured within the matrix at selected locations. In operation, the matrix is stitched onto a temporary substrate. The substrate is removed and the article coupled to a sole structure to form the article of footwear.
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