Footwear which improves foot support
US8806776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43C11/1493
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear including a sole, an upper, and a device for reversibly tightening the upper, the upper including an envelope and a reinforcement which at least partially covers the envelope, the reinforcement including at least one lateral branch and at least one medial branch, each branch extending transversely from a proximal end located by at the sole to a distal end, the tightening device including at least one lateral linking point and at least one medial linking point, each secured to the upper, and a mechanism for biasing the connection points in a direction to reversible tighten the upper. The envelope is flexible, at least one connection point is located on a branch of the reinforcement, and at least one branch is adhesively bonded to the envelope for at least part of its length.
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