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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 2024
Filed:
Nov. 23, 2022
Applicant:
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Inventors:
Tiffany A. Beers, Portland, OR (US);
Michael R. Friton, Portland, OR (US);
Tinker L. Hatfield, Portland, OR (US);
Assignee:
NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43C 11/00 (2006.01); A43B 11/00 (2006.01); A43C 11/14 (2006.01); A43C 11/16 (2006.01); A43B 3/34 (2022.01); A43C 1/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A43C 11/14 (2013.01); A43B 3/34 (2022.01); A43B 11/00 (2013.01); A43C 1/00 (2013.01); A43C 11/00 (2013.01); A43C 11/008 (2013.01); A43C 11/165 (2013.01); Y10T 24/2183 (2015.01);
Abstract
An article of footwear with an automatic lacing system is disclosed. The automatic lacing system provides a set of straps that can be automatically opened and closed to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The article further includes an automatic ankle cinching system that is configured to automatically adjust an ankle portion of the upper.