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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 14, 2009
Applicants:
Brian D. Baker, Portland, OR (US);
Blake Rhulen, Portland, OR (US);
Doug D. Wilken, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Inventors:
Brian D. Baker, Portland, OR (US);
Blake Rhulen, Portland, OR (US);
Doug D. Wilken, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Assignee:
NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 3/26 (2006.01); A43B 5/02 (2006.01); A43B 1/10 (2006.01); A43B 1/00 (2006.01); A43B 7/06 (2006.01); A43B 7/14 (2006.01); A43B 13/14 (2006.01); A43B 13/22 (2006.01); A43B 13/40 (2006.01); A43C 15/16 (2006.01); A43B 23/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A43B 1/10 (2013.01); A43B 1/0018 (2013.01); A43B 3/26 (2013.01); A43B 5/02 (2013.01); A43B 5/025 (2013.01); A43B 7/06 (2013.01); A43B 7/141 (2013.01); A43B 7/1425 (2013.01); A43B 13/141 (2013.01); A43B 13/226 (2013.01); A43B 13/40 (2013.01); A43C 15/16 (2013.01); A43B 23/027 (2013.01);
Abstract
An article of footwear comfortably accommodating different foot sizes is disclosed. The article comprises an upper, sole and integrally formed cleat members made of a monolithic material. In addition, the article can include an integrally formed internal cushioning system. The article further includes grooves and/or perforations that assist the footwear in stretching to accommodate different foot sizes.