Article With Adjustable Rearward Covering Portion
US-2016374433-A1 · Dec 29, 2016 · US
Multi-piece upper for athletic footwear
US8997380B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8997380-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213404247-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole. The upper and sole and configured to envelop at least a portion of human foot. The upper further includes a forefoot member attached to a forefoot portion of the sole and a heel member attached to a heel portion of the sole. The forefoot member and heel member are detached from each other at a location above the sole to enable individual adjustment of the forefoot member and the heel member.
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What is claimed is: 1. An article of footwear comprising: a sole; and an upper attached to the sole, the upper and sole configured to envelop a human foot, the upper comprising: a forefoot member attached to a forefoot portion of the sole, the forefoot member including a first section connected to a second section, the second section comprised of a stretchable fabric having a greater stretchability than the first section; and a heel member attached to a heel portion of the so…
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- What does patent US8997380B2 cover?
- In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole. The upper and sole and configured to envelop at least a portion of human foot. The upper further includes a forefoot member attached to a forefoot portion of the sole and a heel member attached to a heel portion of the sole. The forefoot member and heel member are detached from each other at a location …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Dombrow David, Pieraldi Heather, Under Armour Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A43B23/0295. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 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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