Article of footwear incorporating a knitted component for a heel portion of an upper
US11234477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2501/043
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper has a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction that includes at least one gore region located in a heel region of the article of footwear. The gore region provides a contoured configuration to the knitted component. In a method of manufacturing, a knitted component may include a first gore region and a plurality of second gore regions, with the first gore region being located in a heel area of the article of footwear and the second gore regions being located adjacent to the sole structure.
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