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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2013
Applicant:
Vans, Inc., Cypress, CA (US);
Inventors:
Edwin S. Darden, Cypress, CA (US);
Tristan Modena, Venice, CA (US);
Assignee:
Vans, Inc., Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 3/00 (2006.01); A43B 5/04 (2006.01); A43B 23/26 (2006.01); A43B 23/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 5/0401 (2013.01); A43B 3/0005 (2013.01); A43B 3/0031 (2013.01); A43B 5/0405 (2013.01); A43B 5/0454 (2013.01); A43B 5/0464 (2013.01); A43B 23/0265 (2013.01); A43B 23/26 (2013.01);
Abstract
One or more tuning elements may be associated with a receiver, such as a pocket or other channel, disposed on an item of footwear, such as a snowboarding boot. The receiver adjustably receives the tuning element. The adjustable arrangement of the tuning element and receiver allows the intended user of the item of footwear to tune the item for performance, comfort, cosmetic, or other characteristics. In certain embodiments, the tuning elements are removably associated with a boot to allow for flex control.