Article of footwear with composite upper
US12053054B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2038/008
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An article of footwear includes at least one panel comprised of a composite material. The composite material includes a plurality of layers that are secured together according to a predetermined embroidery stitching pattern. The panel includes a first layer having a maximum elongation in a length direction of the article of footwear, and a second layer having a maximum elongation in a width direction of the article of footwear. The composite material also includes additional layers coupled to the first layer and the second layer.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.