Article of footwear incorporating a knitted component with a tongue
US9445640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2501/043
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Articles of footwear may have an upper that includes a knit element and a tongue. The knit element defines a portion of an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface of the upper, with the interior surface defining a void for receiving a foot. The tongue is formed of unitary knit construction with the knit element and extends through a throat area of the upper.
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