Zoned upper for an article of footwear
US12156566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2501/043
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure includes embodiments in which a knit upper in an article of footwear comprises various zones having different properties. For example, some zones may include thermoplastic yarns for bonding to other elements of the article of footwear such as a sole or a lacing system. Zones may also possess varying degrees of elasticity to, for example, accommodate a wearer's foot or provide the knit upper with stability. The knit upper may further include a visible or machine-detectable bite line to indicate the intended placement of elements of the article of footwear.
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