Article of footwear incorporating a knitted component
US12383018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2501/062
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear with an upper having a knitted component in an instep region extending between lateral and medial sides. Outer lace apertures and inner lace apertures are disposed along the instep area on the lateral and medial sides, where inner lace apertures are located more inward towards a middle of the upper than outer lace apertures. A lace extends through an inner lace aperture from an exterior surface on the medial side of the upper, along an interior surface of the upper, and then exits the upper through an outer lace aperture on the medial side. After exiting the outer lace aperture on the medial side, the lace extends across the instep area along the exterior surface of the upper and extends through an inner lace aperture on the lateral side.
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