Easy-access article of footwear with cord lock
US11707113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C7/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear includes a sole structure, a footwear upper, and a closure system. The sole structure may have a front sole portion and a rear sole portion pivotable relative to the front sole portion between a use position and an access position. The footwear upper may be fixed to the front sole portion and to the rear sole portion. The closure system may comprise an adjustment cord and a cord lock. The adjustment cord may be operatively secured to the footwear upper at an anchor location. The cord lock may be secured to the footwear upper and may be configured so that the adjustment cord slides through the cord lock when under tension to tighten the footwear upper in the use position, and the adjustment cord is repositionable relative to the cord lock to lock to the cord lock and retain tension in the adjustment cord.
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