Foot and ankle support article
US12004986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper connected to the sole, and a support framework. The upper defines a foot cavity configured to receive a human foot. The upper further defines an ankle region, a heel region, a midfoot region, and a forefoot region. The upper also includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The support framework is integrated into the ankle region of the article of footwear. The support framework includes a plurality of substantially vertical support members traversing a plurality of substantially horizontal support members at intersections. A plurality of tensioning members are positioned on the upper in association with a tongue slot, wherein each of the substantially horizontal support members is coupled to one of the plurality of tensioning members.
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