Article of footwear incorporating an embroidered element, and related methods of manufacture
US11304473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B3/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to embroidered material portions for incorporation into an article of footwear, and systems and methods for the manufacture thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to an article of footwear having an upper with a sole structure, the upper including a first upper element including a base layer and a first structural layer including at least one first fiber embroidered onto the exterior surface of the base layer, the at least one first fiber forming a plurality of first elongate structural elements extending over the exterior surface of the base layer to provide discrete localized structural support to the base layer.
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