Control device for an article of footwear
US-10070681-B2 · Sep 11, 2018 · US
Control device for an article of footwear
US12465110B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12465110-B2 |
| Application number | US-201816104295-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | May 28, 2015 |
| Publication date | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2025 |
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An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the installation of a control device. The control device can include a panel comprising a plurality of buttons that can provide manual control to a user. The control device can be installed in a compartment within the article after initial manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the control device can be used to perform different functions in a motorized tensioning system.
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What is claimed is: 1 . An article of footwear, comprising: an upper having a first surface and a second surface, a compartment being formed between the first and second surfaces, the first surface forming an aperture embedded in the first surface; a sole structure coupled to the upper; a power source; and a control device, operatively coupled to the power source, comprising a panel, the control device positioned within the compartment, the panel including an electronic button electrically coupled to the panel and aligned with and extending through the aperture. 2 . The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the first surface is an outermost surface of the upper. 3 . The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the compartment comprises a tunnel formed between the first surface and the second surface. 4 . The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the compartment further includes a slot, and wherein the slot is configured to receive at least a first edge of the panel. 5 . The article of footwear of claim 1 , further comprising a button cover disposed adjacent to the electronic button. 6 . The article of footwear of claim 1 , further comprising a motorized tensioning system, operatively coupled to the control device, wherein the control device is used to transmit commands to the motorized tensioning system. 7 . The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the compartment is located along an instep region of the upper.
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with light sources · CPC title
- A41D1/002Primary
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characterised by a spool, reel or pulley for winding up cables, laces or straps by rotation · CPC title
Combined fastenings, e.g. to accelerate undoing or fastening · CPC title
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- What does patent US12465110B2 cover?
- An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the installation of a control device. The control device can include a panel comprising a plurality of buttons that can provide manual control to a user. The control device can be installed in a compartment within the article after initial manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the control de…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Nike Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A41D1/002. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 11 2025 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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