Article of footwear incorporating a knitted component with an integral knit ankle cuff
US9392835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2501/062
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear with a knitted component including an upper and an integral knit ankle cuff is provided. The upper and the ankle cuff are formed as a one-piece knit element. The knit element forms a portion of an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper, with the interior surface forming a void for receiving a foot. The ankle cuff is formed of unitary knit construction with the upper as a one-piece knit element and extends above a throat area of the upper. The ankle cuff includes malleolus zones on medial and lateral sides to correspond with the ankle bones of a wearer. The knit component further incorporates features to assist with providing entry for a foot of a wear, providing comfort to a wearer, and to assist with orientation of the upper of the article of footwear when being worn.
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