Article of footwear incorporating a knitted component with an integral knit tongue
US9510636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2501/043
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Articles of footwear are described that incorporate a knitted component that has an upper and an integral knit tongue. The integral knit tongue is formed of unitary knit construction with the upper and extends through a throat area of the knitted component. The integral knit tongue includes raised elements formed of unitary knit construction with the tongue. Methods of manufacturing a knitted component for an article of footwear may include knitting the upper and the integral knit tongue during a knitting process on a knitting machine.
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