Articles of footwear with printed material deposited thereon
US11925237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear can include a sole structure, an upper, and a printed layer. The upper can be coupled to the sole structure. The printed layer can be disposed on the upper and include a plurality of printed materials each having a different hardness than an adjacent printed material. The plurality of printed materials can be arranged on the upper such that a stiffness of the upper is gradated from a toe portion of the upper to a heel portion of the upper, and a stiffness of the heel portion is greater than a stiffness of the toe portion.
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