Article of footwear with adjustable fitting system
US-10667579-B2 · Jun 2, 2020 · US
Footwear comprising a dynamic material exhibiting topographic transformation
US11903445B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11903445-B2 |
| Application number | US-202217827947-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Publication date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
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An upper of an article of footwear including a dynamic material configured for topographic transformation to alter at least one of a fit, an insulation, or a ventilation, of the article of footwear.
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We claim: 1. An article of footwear comprising: a sole structure, and an upper coupled to the sole structure, the upper comprising an upper panel, wherein the upper panel comprises a dynamic material, wherein the dynamic material comprises a first layer and a second layer, the first layer and the second layer separated by a plurality of aligned ribs, wherein a first rib of the plurality of aligned ribs is aligned with a second rib of the plurality of aligned ribs, wherein the ribs are configured to fold in response to an external force causing a relative motion between the first layer and the second layer, and wherein the relative motion alters at least one of a fit, an insulation, or a ventilation of the article of footwear. 2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the ribs are linearly aligned. 3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the ribs are radially aligned. 4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the layers comprises an aperture to provide the ventilation in connection with the topographic transformation. 5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein an end of the dynamic material extends through an aperture in the upper for application of the external force by a user.
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- A43B23/0265Primary
having different properties in different directions · CPC title
made at least partially of flexible, bellow-like shaped material · CPC title
- A43B1/00Primary
Footwear characterised by the material · CPC title
Elastic fastenings · CPC title
Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes (dress fastenings in general A44B) · CPC title
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- What does patent US11903445B2 cover?
- An upper of an article of footwear including a dynamic material configured for topographic transformation to alter at least one of a fit, an insulation, or a ventilation, of the article of footwear.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Fast Ip Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A43B23/0265. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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