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Sole structure for article of footwear

US12121106B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2022
Grant dateOct 22, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43C11/16
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure attached to the upper. The article of footwear also includes a cradle having a base extending between the upper and the sole structure, a first sidewall extending from the base and along a first side of the upper, and a second sidewall extending from the base along a second side of the upper, each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall including a plurality of eyelets. The article of footwear further includes a cable operable to move the upper between a relaxed state and a tightened state. The cable including a first strand extending through at least one of the eyelets of the first sidewall and a second strand extending through at least one of the eyelets of the second sidewall.

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