Adjustable ankle support for an article of footwear
US7334354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/1493
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an ankle support, and a sole structure. The upper receives a foot of an individual and includes a tab that is convertible from a folded first position to an extended second position. The ankle support is configured to extend around an ankle of the individual, and the ankle support is positioned proximal the tab. The sole structure is secured to the upper. The footwear is convertible between a first configuration and a second configuration. The tab is in the folded first position and separate from the ankle support in the first configuration, and the tab is in the extended second position and joined with the ankle support in the second configuration.
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