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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2012
Applicants:
Shawn G. Carboy, Portland, OR (US);
Stephen D. Pelletier, Jr., Portland, OR (US);
Inventors:
Shawn G. Carboy, Portland, OR (US);
Stephen D. Pelletier, Jr., Portland, OR (US);
Assignee:
Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 23/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An article of footwear for use in sporting activities such as snowboarding is disclosed. The article of footwear can include a flex notch and a coupled lace loop design. The article can further include an internal harness to enhance stability of the foot. The article can also include a threading layer configured to strengthen the upper and a corresponding connecting layer to bond the threading layer to the upper and to provide protection to other areas of the upper.