A sole structure includes a midsole having a lateral side defining a lateral edge and a medial side defining a medial edge. The midsole includes a first zone extending from the lateral edge toward the medial side and having a substantially uniform thickness, and a second zone extending from the medial edge toward the first zone and having a tapered thickness that decreases toward the medial edge. A resilient cushioning member extends across a portion of both the first zone and the second zone of the midsole in at least a forefoot region of the sole structure. The resilient cushioning member is substantially inset within the midsole in the first zone, it protrudes increasingly from the midsole in the second zone as the tapered thickness decreases toward the medial side, and maintains a substantially planar configuration when unloaded and permits controlled medial deformation when laterally loaded.
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole having a medial edge and a lateral edge. The sole structure also include a first lower rib extending from the medial edge to the lateral edge of the midsole. The first lower rib includes a portion spaced from the midsole between the medial edge and the lateral edge. The sole structure further includes a medial flex member disposed between the midsole and the first lower rib near the medial edge and a lateral flex member disposed between the midsole and the first lower rib near the lateral edge. The medial flex member and the lateral flex member are configured to flex the first lower rib relative to the midsole in response to a force of a predetermined magnitude.
An article of footwear disclosed herein has various features especially advantageous for outdoor use, such as for hiking. The article of footwear has a sole structure that includes a plate extending in a forefoot region of the sole structure. The plate defines a longitudinal slot extending through the plate and a transverse slot intersecting with the longitudinal slot and also extending through the plate. The longitudinal slot and the transverse slot both terminate inward of an outer perimeter of the plate and together defining four quadrants of the plate.
Footwear uppers and articles of footwear including such uppers include: (a) a first lateral lace-engaging component; (b) a first medial lace-engaging component; and (c) a bladder. The bladder includes: (i) a tongue and/or instep chamber having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, (ii) a first heel and/or ankle support chamber, and (iii) a first fluid line placing the first heel and/or ankle support chamber in fluid communication with the tongue and/or instep chamber. A lace engages the first lateral lace-engaging component and the first medial lace-engaging component such that a first portion of the lace extends across the first surface. The lace may apply a force to the tongue and/or instep chamber, and this force may move fluid from the tongue and/or instep chamber to the first heel and/or ankle support chamber to provide additional support for the heel and/or ankle.
An article of footwear disclosed herein has various features especially advantageous for outdoor use, such as for hiking. The article of footwear has a sole structure (12) that includes a plate (72) extending in a forefoot region (16) of the sole structure (12). The plate (72) defines a longitudinal slot (88) extending through the plate (72) and a transverse slot (90) intersecting with the longitudinal slot (88) and also extending through the plate (72). The longitudinal slot (88) and the transverse slot (90) both terminate inward of an outer perimeter (79) of the plate and together defining four quadrants (FM, FL, RM, RL) of the plate (72).
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a baseplate defining a ground-contacting surface of the sole structure and at least two ground-engaging members extending from the ground-contacting surface. The at least two ground-engaging members including a first portion and a second portion, the first portions of the ground-engaging members being connected to one another by a bridge formed separately from the baseplate.
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a bladder and at least one insert. The bladder includes an upper surface having a first portion defining a chamber and a second portion defining at least one recess adjacent to the chamber. The at least one insert is disposed within the at least one recess and has a top surface that is substantially flush with the first portion of the upper surface of the bladder. The first portion of the upper surface is exposed to the at least one insert.
A bladder including a first barrier element having a first surface formed on a first side of the first barrier element and a second surface formed on an opposite side of the first barrier element than the first surface, a second barrier element having a third surface formed on a first side of the second barrier element and a fourth surface formed on an opposite side of the second barrier element than the third surface, and a peripheral seam joining the first barrier element and the second barrier element to define an interior void between the first surface and the third surface, the peripheral seam including a first segment extending along the bladder proximate to the second surface, a second segment extending along the bladder proximate to the fourth surface, and a third segment extending between and connecting the first segment and the second segment.
An article of footwear includes a footwear upper that has a base and an overlay sheet disposed on an exterior surface of the base. The footwear upper also includes one or more cables. The overlay sheet has a first side and a second side. The overlay sheet is folded to define tunnels at which portions of the first side of the overlay sheet face one another such that the tunnels are bordered and surrounded by the first side of the overlay sheet. The one or more cables are disposed within the tunnels.
An article of footwear can include a three-dimensional printed body having a longitudinal axis extending from a forefoot region of the body to a heel region of the body. The body can include a plurality of discrete segments that are coupled together. A first segment of the plurality of segments defines the forefoot region and a second segment of the plurality of segments defines the heel region. Each segment of the plurality of segments includes an opening extending in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The article of footwear can also include a connection member disposed within the openings of the segments from the first segment to the second segment. The connection member couples the plurality of segments together.
An article of footwear includes a footwear upper that has a base and an overlay sheet disposed on an exterior surface of the base. The footwear upper also includes one or more cables. The overlay sheet has a first side and a second side. The overlay sheet is folded to define tunnels at which portions of the first side of the overlay sheet face one another such that the tunnels are bordered and surrounded by the first side of the overlay sheet. The one or more cables are disposed within the tunnels.
Stitch-pressing components, knitting machines with stitch-pressing components, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same. The stitch-pressing components herein can be configured to replace a yarn-feeder that is mounted on a rail of a knitting machine. This allows the stitch-pressing component to be shifted along the rail, and shifted between a raised position and a lowered position like the yarn-feeder, so that the stitch-pressing component can be used to press on yarn that is inlaid to form part of a knitted structure. The stitch-pressing components herein can be implemented in knitting machines to facilitate different stitch-pressing processes with limited cost, complexity, and modification to existing knitting machines.
A composite textile can include various layers, such as a nonwoven layer and a waterproof, breathable membrane. The composite textile can include various properties, such as waterproofness, water repellency, and the like. In addition, the composite textile can be manufactured using various techniques, which can be configured to impart desired properties. The composite textile can be suitable to form articles designed for inclement weather. In some examples, the composite textile can include a surface texture or surface topographical feature (e.g., wrinkle-like surface ornamentation).
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/14 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
B32B 7/03 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers with respect to the orientation of features
A carry case can house multiple removable electronic devices and facilitate wireless power or data communication among the devices. The case can include a primary coil for inductively receiving energy from a source device, and a secondary coil for inductively providing energy to a target device. The case can include a control circuit or a storage circuit coupled with the primary coil or the secondary coil. The control circuit can coordinate an inductive energy transfer among the source device, the target device, and the storage circuit using the primary or secondary coils.
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems
H04B 5/79 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems specially adapted for specific purposes for data transfer in combination with power transfer
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MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE APPAREL
A control system for controlling tension applied to a lace cable coupled to a support structure of an adaptive support garment is discussed herein. The control system can include a lace spool, a damper mechanism, and a locking ring. The lace spool can include a lace groove to receive the lace cable and a rotary bias member to apply rotational tension to resist extension of the lace cable out of a housing holding the control system. The damper mechanism is engagable with the lace spool to generate an additional rotational tension resisting extension of the lace cable out of the housing. The locking ring is frictionally coupled to the lace spool, and the locking ring can include a lock wedge adapted to disengage the damper mechanism upon rotation into a pre-determined rotational position relative to the damper mechanism.
The present disclosure describes an article of footwear (10) that has a sole structure (12), and a bladder (16) associated with the sole structure. The bladder includes a first layer (17) enclosing and defining an enclosed pocket (16) and a second layer (24) disposed on at least a portion of the first layer. The second layer has a pigment formed at least partially of metallic flakes (26). In some aspects, a primer layer (22) is included and is disposed between an outer surface of the first layer and an inner surface of the second layer. A top coat (34) may be disposed on an outer surface of the second layer. In some aspects, a portion of the bladder is viewable from an exterior of the article of footwear, and the second layer is disposed on the first portion of the bladder. In still other aspects, the second layer is disposed on the entire outer surface of the bladder.
The present disclosure describes an article of footwear that has a sole structure, and a bladder associated with the sole structure. The bladder includes a first layer enclosing and defining an enclosed pocket and a second layer disposed on at least a portion of the first layer. The second layer has a pigment formed at least partially of metallic flakes. In some aspects, a primer layer is included and is disposed between an outer surface of the first layer and an inner surface of the second layer. A top coat may be disposed on an outer surface of the second layer. In some aspects, a portion of the bladder is viewable from an exterior of the article of footwear, and the second layer is disposed on the first portion of the bladder. In still other aspects, the second layer is disposed on the entire outer surface of the bladder.
A composite textile can include various layers, such as a nonwoven layer and a waterproof, breathable membrane. The composite textile can include various properties, such as waterproofness, water repellency, and the like. In addition, the composite textile can be manufactured using various techniques, which can be configured to impart desired properties. The composite textile can be suitable to form articles designed for inclement weather. In some examples, the composite textile can include a surface texture or surface topographical feature (e.g., wrinkle-like surface ornamentation).
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
A method of provisioning or distributing a cryptographic digital asset and supervising a secondary transfer of the digital asset includes receiving a transaction confirmation indicative of a completed transaction of a product from a first party to a second party; determining or receiving a unique owner identification (ID) code or wallet address of the second party; recording or transmitting a request to record ownership of the cryptographic digital asset to the unique owner identification (ID) code or wallet address of the second party; receiving a request to transfer the cryptographic digital asset to a second unique owner identification (ID) code or second wallet address; and recording or transmitting a request to record ownership of the cryptographic digital asset to the second unique owner identification (ID) code or second wallet address.
H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first cushioning member extending continuously from an anterior end of the sole structure to a posterior end of the sole structure. The first cushioning member includes an upper side, a bottom side formed on an opposite side from the upper side, and a recess formed in the upper side. A first bladder is disposed within the recess adjacent to a lateral side of the sole structure and a second bladder is disposed within the recess adjacent to a medial side of the sole structure.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable software for creating, generating and editing graphic designs or output for application to physical consumer products; Downloadable software using artificial intelligence (AI) for summarizing and creating, generating and editing graphic designs or output for application to physical consumer products; Downloadable mobile applications using artificial intelligence (AI) for creating, generating and editing graphic designs or output for application to physical consumer products On-line retail store services featuring apparel, apparel accessories, footwear, footwear accessories, headwear, eyewear and accessories, sporting goods and equipment, bags, sport bags, sports and fitness products and accessories; Mobile retail store services featuring apparel, apparel accessories, footwear, footwear accessories, headwear, eyewear and accessories, sporting goods and equipment, bags, sport bags, sports and fitness products and accessories; Online retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely, apparel, apparel accessories, footwear, footwear accessories, headwear, eyewear and accessories, sporting goods and equipment, bags, sport bags, sports and fitness products and accessories for use in online virtual worlds; Retail store services featuring apparel, apparel accessories, footwear, footwear accessories, headwear, eyewear and accessories, sporting goods and equipment, bags, sport bags, sports and fitness products and accessories; Pop-up retail store services featuring apparel, apparel accessories, footwear, footwear accessories, headwear, eyewear and accessories, sporting goods and equipment, bags, sport bags, sports and fitness products and accessories Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications using artificial intelligence (AI) for creating, generating and editing graphic designs or output for application to physical consumer products
79.
MOISTURE WICKING AND PERSPIRATION CONCEALING TEXTILE
Aspects herein are directed to a moisture wicking and perspiration concealing knit spacer textile and garments formed therefrom that includes a first knit layer formed from yarns that have been treated with a durable water repellant (DWR) finish prior to being formed into the first knit layer and a second knit layer formed from yarns that have been treated with a wicking finish prior to being formed into the second knit layer. The first knit layer and the second knit layer are interconnected by tie yarns. When the textile is formed into the garment, the second knit layer is configured to be positioned adjacent to a skin surface of a wearer and the first knit layer forms an outer-facing surface of the garment.
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
A41D 31/10 - Impermeable to liquids, e.g. waterproofLiquid-repellent
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
D04B 1/16 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials synthetic threads
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
An article of footwear includes a sole structure having a chassis and a bladder. The chassis includes a cavity and a plurality of pillars extending into the cavity. The bladder is disposed within the cavity and includes one or more chambers. Each of one or more chambers is supported by at least one of the pillars. The chassis may include a first plurality of the pillars extending from a first side of the cavity and a second plurality of the pillars extending towards the first plurality of the pillars from a second side of the cavity, whereby the bladder is supported between the first plurality of the pillars and the second plurality of the pillars. The one or more chambers of the bladder includes an interior chamber and a peripheral chamber at least partially surrounding the interior chamber and the peripheral chamber has a different pressure than the interior chamber.
An article of footwear comprising an upper comprising, a first side, a second side, an exterior surface, an interior surface, an instep area extending between the first side and the second side, and a knitted component incorporated into at least the instep area, which is adapted to elongate elastically in a lateral direction of the article. The upper includes a plurality of first-side lace apertures and a plurality of second-side lace apertures and a lace that enters a first first-side lace aperture of the plurality of first-side lace apertures, extends along the interior surface of the upper, and then exits through a second first-side lace aperture of the plurality of first-side lace apertures on the first side of the upper. After exiting, the lace extends continuously across the instep area along the exterior surface of the upper. The upper comprises a sole structure secured to the upper.
D04B 1/14 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials
D04B 1/22 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
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KNITTED COMPONENT INCLUDING KNIT OPENINGS FORMED WITH RELEASABLE YARN
A knitted component includes a first yarn and a second yarn, where the first yarn comprises a thermoplastic material having a melting temperature. The first yarn is used to create window openings of different shapes and sizes within the knitted component. This is achieved by using the first yarn to releasably secure adjacent edges of a window opening. The first yarn is then heated to release, at least in part, the first yarn from the edges of the window opening, allowing the edges to separate and thereby form a window opening.
D04B 1/16 - Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials synthetic threads
D04B 1/00 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes
Aspects herein are directed to a reinforced knit channel for an upper configured to receive a lace. The knit channel includes a first knit layer and a second knit layer that at least partially overlaps the first knit layer and is interlooped with the first knit layer at a first interlooped area and a second interlooped area. A channel region is present between the first and second interlooped areas. A first portion of a tensile strand is integrated into the first knit layer in the channel region, and a second portion of the tensile strand extends over a surface of the first knit layer within the channel region. The tensile strand helps to reinforce openings into the channel region.
A sole structure having a lateral side and a medial side opposite the lateral side. The sole structure has an outsole layer, a first support element including first recesses, a second support element coupled to the outsole layer and including second recesses, and a cushioning element disposed between the first support element and the second support element. The cushioning element has a plurality of pockets and a central pod. A first subset of the plurality of pockets are disposed on the lateral side, a second subset of the plurality of pockets are disposed on the medial side, and a rear pocket of the plurality of pockets extends from the lateral side and the medial side. The first subset, the second subset, and the rear pocket are separated from the central pod by a web area. The plurality of pockets are at least partially enclosed by the first and second recesses.
A blow molding system includes an extrusion system including at least one extruder configured to extrude a parison having an interior cavity and a blow pin configured to extend into the interior cavity of the parison extruded from the extrusion system. The blow molding system also includes a mold assembly at least partially defining a mold chamber configured to receive the parison. The mold chamber includes a mold surface defining a profile of a sole component of an article of footwear. The blow molding system further includes an upper opposing the mold surface and at least partially defining the mold chamber. The upper is configured with a bottom surface to receive a portion of the parison upon inflation of the parison by the blow pin.
B29C 49/22 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or parisons
B29C 49/20 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor of articles having inserts or reinforcements
B29L 31/50 - Footwear, e.g. shoes or parts thereof
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BLOW MOLDING PLATE COMPONENTS FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR
A blow molding system includes a first extruder extruding a first material, an end die receiving the first material from the first extruder and including an inner portion, an outer portion, and a passage disposed between the inner portion and the outer portion through which the first material flows before exiting the end die as a parison, the inner portion movable relative to the outer portion to adjust a width of the passage. The blow molding system further includes a mold assembly defining a mold chamber having an opening at one end that receives the parison, the mold assembly including a plurality of mold cavities each facing the mold chamber and defining a profile of at least one sole component of an article of footwear.
B29C 49/22 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or parisons
A system and method for blow molding a sole component for an article of footwear are disclosed. The system includes an extruder that forms a parison and a mold assembly having first and second mold halves. When closed, the mold halves define a mold chamber with a first region and a second region. The first region has a cavity thickness that is approximately equal to two times a wall thickness of the parison, causing opposing walls of the parison to be compressed together to form solid, reinforced structures, such as traction elements. The second region has a cavity thickness that is greater than two times the wall thickness of the parison. This allows the parison to be expanded by a pressurized fluid, forming a hollow, cushioned portion of the sole component. The process thereby creates an integrally formed sole component with both solid and hollow features in a single operation.
B29C 49/22 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or parisons
A blow molding system includes an extrusion system with at least one extruder that is configured to extrude a parison with an interior cavity. A stopper is operably coupled to one of the at least one extruder and can be operated between an open and a closed state. The parison features an outer layer and at least one inner layer that is different from the outer layer. The extruder is configured with a nozzle to selectively extrude the outer layer when the stopper is in the open state. The system also includes a blow pin that extends into the interior cavity of the extruded parison and a mold assembly that defines a mold chamber. The parison is received within this mold chamber, and the mold assembly includes multiple mold cavities that each face the chamber and define a profile of a sole component for an article of footwear.
B29C 49/22 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or parisons
B29L 31/50 - Footwear, e.g. shoes or parts thereof
