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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2006
Mauro Bordin, Montebelluna, IT;
Sergio Cavaliere, Scorze, IT;
Timm Flintoff, Portland, OR (US);
Matteo Tessaro, Montebelluna, IT;
Mauro Bordin, Montebelluna, IT;
Sergio Cavaliere, Scorze, IT;
Timm Flintoff, Portland, OR (US);
Matteo Tessaro, Montebelluna, IT;
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
A shaping apparatus for an article of footwear is provided to maintain the shape of an upper. An insertable apparatus includes a toe shaping member. A medial shaping member may engage a medial side of the upper. A lateral shaping member may engage a lateral side of the upper. The medial shaping member and lateral shaping member are resiliently disposed on the toe shaping member. A rear biasing member may be attached to the medial shaping member and the lateral shaping member.