A sole system for an article of footwear can include a sole member and a protruding member assembly. The sole member includes outwardly and inwardly facing surfaces, a plurality of spaced apart first apertures extending though the sole member, and a plurality of first protruding members extending outward from and fixed to a base surface of the outwardly facing surface. The protruding member assembly includes a plurality of second protruding members that are interconnected by connecting portions, where the connecting portions are received on the inwardly facing surface of the sole member, and where each second protruding member is vertically movable within a corresponding first aperture of the sole member.
A43B 7/1455 - Chaussures avec dispositions médicales ou hygiéniques avec éléments pour soutenir le pied munies de coussinets ou de trous à un ou plusieurs endroits, ou ayant une forme anatomique ou courbe avec des propriétés particulières
A43B 13/22 - Semelles traitées pour résister au glissement ou à l'usure, p. ex. imprégnées ou enduites d'une couche protectrice
A43B 13/26 - Semelles traitées pour résister au glissement ou à l'usure, p. ex. imprégnées ou enduites d'une couche protectrice par l'emploi d'insertions pénétrant dans la surface du sol
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ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR WITH ADAPTIVE-HEIGHT BLADDER ELEMENTS
Articles of footwear can include an adaptive-height sole structure that includes a variable height bladder system. The sole structure can include one or more bladder systems positioned between a midsole and a banking plate. The banking plate can change its relative orientation to the midsole based on an inflation level of the bladder systems.
A43B 7/38 - Chaussures avec dispositions médicales ou hygiéniques grandissant la taille
A43B 3/44 - Chaussures caractérisées par la forme ou l'utilisation avec dispositions électriques ou électroniques avec capteurs, p. ex. pour détecter le contact ou la position
A43B 5/06 - Chaussures de courseChaussures de piste d’athlétisme
Aspects herein are directed to a wearable article system and methods for determining, among other things, a fit suitability associated with a wearable article based on sensor data received from stretch sensors incorporated into the wearable article. Such wearable article and associated functionality improves the existing technologies. In some aspects, the wearable article includes multiple conductive threads or traces that act as stretch sensors because they can, for example, change resistance when stress or strain is applied. A trace can be a conductive element that is configured to convert mechanical stimuli into one or more electric signals. The wearable article is configured to conform to a human body part.
H04W 4/38 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour la collecte d’informations de capteurs
G01D 21/02 - Mesure de plusieurs variables par des moyens non couverts par une seule autre sous-classe
A43B 3/44 - Chaussures caractérisées par la forme ou l'utilisation avec dispositions électriques ou électroniques avec capteurs, p. ex. pour détecter le contact ou la position
Aspects herein are directed to a wearable article system and methods for determining, among other things, a fit suitability associated with a wearable article based on sensor data received from stretch sensors incorporated into the wearable article. Such wearable article and associated functionality improves the existing technologies. In some aspects, the wearable article includes multiple conductive threads or traces that act as stretch sensors because they can, for example, change resistance when stress or strain is applied. A trace can be a conductive element that is configured to convert mechanical stimuli into one or more electric signals. The wearable article is configured to conform to a human body part.
G01B 7/16 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer les déformations dans un solide, p. ex. au moyen d'une jauge de contrainte à résistance
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first plate extending from a forefoot region of the sole structure to a heel region of the sole structure. The first plate has a first surface and a second surface formed on an opposite side of the first plate than the first surface. The sole structure further includes a second plate extending from the forefoot region to the heel region. The second plate has a third surface opposing the second surface of the first plate and a fourth surface disposed on an opposite side of the second plate than the third surface. The third surface is spaced apart from the second surface to define a cavity between the first plate and the second plate that extends from a medial side of the sole structure to a lateral side of the sole structure between the forefoot region and the heel region.
A device for an article of footwear includes a frame that has a footwear plate and an arced shield. The footwear plate is configured to extend at least partially along and under a sole of a wearer's foot. The arced shield is integral with the footwear plate and configured to extend transversely from the footwear plate at least partially over a superior portion of the wearer's foot.
A43B 13/42 - Matériaux de remplissage placés entre les semelles intérieure et extérieureMatériaux raidisseurs
A43B 7/144 - Chaussures avec dispositions médicales ou hygiéniques avec éléments pour soutenir le pied munies de coussinets ou de trous à un ou plusieurs endroits, ou ayant une forme anatomique ou courbe caractérisés par leur emplacement sous le pied situés sous le talon, c.-à-d. sous le calcanéus
A43B 13/02 - SemellesSemelle et talon d'un seul tenant caractérisées par les matériaux
A device for an article of footwear includes a frame that has a footwear plate and an arced shield. The footwear plate is configured to extend at least partially along and under a sole of a wearer's foot. The arced shield is integral with the footwear plate and configured to extend transversely from the footwear plate at least partially over a superior portion of the wearer's foot.
A43B 1/00 - Chaussures caractérisées par les matériaux
A43B 3/24 - Chaussures caractérisées par la forme ou l'utilisation pliables ou transformables
A43B 7/18 - Supports de jointures, p. ex. supports de cou-de-pied
A43B 7/22 - Chaussures avec dispositions médicales ou hygiéniques avec éléments pour soutenir le pied avec pièces d'insertion pour pieds plats, supports métatarsiens, rabats pour chevilles ou similaires
A43B 13/12 - Semelles à plusieurs couches de matériaux différents
The present disclosure includes an article of exercise equipment, such as, to a dumbbell having an ergonomic design. In some embodiments, the dumbbell may comprise an exposed metal handle having a central longitudinal axis extending through the handle; two heads located at opposite ends of the handle, with each of the heads including an outer end face and an inner end face positioned closer to the handle than the outer end face, and a plurality of side faces disposed between the outer end face and the inner end face; and a plurality of rims. Each of the plurality of side faces may face radially outward away from the central longitudinal axis, and each rim of the plurality of rims may include a fillet.
An electroadhesive clutch can be coupled to a textile. The clutch can include a first electrode assembly comprising a first conductive member, and a second electrode assembly comprising a second conductive member overlaying in part the first conductive member. In an example, the clutch includes or uses an elastic encasing within which the first and second electrode assemblies are positioned. The elastic encasing can form a first bond with the first conductive member at a first location of the elastic encasing and a second bond with the second conductive member proximate a second location of the elastic encasing different than the first location.
Bladders for footwear uppers, footwear uppers including the bladders, articles of footwear including the bladders, and/or methods of making and using such bladders are described. At least one bladder chamber is provided in the instep and/or tongue area of the upper/article of footwear. In some examples, force applied to the instep based bladder chamber(s) moves fluid to one or more additional bladder chambers located in the arch and/or midfoot areas of the upper/article of footwear, and/or other areas of the wearer's foot. This movement of fluid increases fluid pressure and/or volume in the arch, midfoot, and/or other areas of the wearer's foot to provide additional support.
A bladder for an article of footwear includes a chamber having (i) an arcuate segment extending from a first transition to a second transition, (ii) a first plurality of elongate segments extending in a first direction from the first transition to a first terminal end, and (iii) a second plurality of elongate segments spaced apart from the first plurality of elongate segments and extending in the first direction from the second transition to a second terminal end. The bladder also includes a web area connecting the arcuate segment, the first plurality of elongate segments, and the second plurality of elongate segments and extending to a terminal edge spaced apart from each of the first terminal end and the second terminal end.
Aspects herein are directed to an article of apparel having a vent opening formed by overlapping the edges of a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of discrete overlay film structures are applied to the second panel adjacent to the vent opening. When the article of apparel is exposed to an external stimulus, the film structures undergo a reversible increase in dimension in at least the z-direction which cause the second panel of material to undergo a reversible decrease in dimension in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the vent opening thereby causing the vent opening to dynamically transition from a closed state to an open state.
An article of footwear having a sole structure and an upper attached to the sole structure. The upper has a vamp disposed at a forefoot region and a mid-foot region of the article of footwear; an ankle opening; a throat extending from the ankle opening toward the vamp; and a closure mechanism to adjust the maximum size of the ankle opening and tightness of the upper. The closure mechanism has an adjustable lace with a first end adjacent the ankle opening and a second end adjacent the vamp, the adjustable lace connects a lateral portion of the article of footwear and a medial portion of the article of footwear. The closure mechanism also includes: a first toggle; a second toggle; a loosening portion to transition the upper to the loosening position, and a tightening portion to transition the upper to the tightening position.
A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a midsole having a medial edge and a lateral edge. The sole structure also include a first lower rib extending from the medial edge to the lateral edge of the midsole. The first lower rib includes a portion spaced from the midsole between the medial edge and the lateral edge. The sole structure further includes a medial flex member disposed between the midsole and the first lower rib near the medial edge and a lateral flex member disposed between the midsole and the first lower rib near the lateral edge. The medial flex member and the lateral flex member are configured to flex the first lower rib relative to the midsole in response to a force of a predetermined magnitude.
Systems and methods for integrating and using sensor system in articles of apparel are provided. The system may include an apparel piece sized and dimensioned to be worn on a user and a sensor system integrated with the apparel piece. The sensor system may include at least one stretchable capacitive sensor positioned on the apparel piece so as to measure a biometric parameter of the user when the apparel piece is worn, an illumination system configured to provide illumination in a specified illumination area based on the measured biometric parameter of the user, and a control module to control one or more settings of the illumination system.
A41D 13/01 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs avec des dispositifs de sécurité réfléchissants ou lumineux
G01L 1/14 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en mesurant les variations de la capacité ou de l'inductance des éléments électriques, p. ex. en mesurant les variations de fréquence des oscillateurs électriques
An outsole for an article of footwear includes a plantar surface and a peripheral surface surrounding the plantar surface. The outsole for an article of footwear also includes an annular cleat set including a first plurality of traction elements arranged in series about a central axis on the plantar surface. The outsole for an article of footwear further includes one or more radial cleat sets each including a second plurality of the traction elements aligned along a respective radial axis intersecting the central axis. At least one of the second plurality of the traction elements includes a peripheral cleat formed on the peripheral surface.
An article of footwear includes an upper defining a throat configured to receive a foot. The article of footwear also includes a sole structure coupled to the upper. The article of footwear further includes a panel having a first side coupled to the upper for movement between an open position and a closed position. The panel exposes a portion of the throat in the open position and covers the portion of the throat in the closed position. The article of footwear also includes a strap having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end and the second end are disposed on a first side of the upper with a body portion of the strap disposed between the first end and the second end surrounding the upper.
An article of footwear having a sole structure and an upper attached to the sole structure. The upper has a vamp disposed at a forefoot region and a mid-foot region of the article of footwear; an ankle opening; a throat extending from the ankle opening toward the vamp; and a closure mechanism to adjust the maximum size of the ankle opening and tightness of the upper. The closure mechanism has an adjustable lace with a first end adjacent the ankle opening and a second end adjacent the vamp, the adjustable lace connects a lateral portion of the article of footwear and a medial portion of the article of footwear. The closure mechanism also includes: a first toggle; a second toggle; a loosening portion to transition the upper to the loosening position, and a tightening portion to transition the upper to the tightening position.
An adjustable multiple bladder system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The bladder system includes an outer bladder that may be inflated using an external pump. A valve member is disposed within the outer bladder and divides the outer bladder into two distinct inflation chambers. The inflation chambers may be inflated separately.
A43B 7/144 - Chaussures avec dispositions médicales ou hygiéniques avec éléments pour soutenir le pied munies de coussinets ou de trous à un ou plusieurs endroits, ou ayant une forme anatomique ou courbe caractérisés par leur emplacement sous le pied situés sous le talon, c.-à-d. sous le calcanéus
A43B 7/1445 - Chaussures avec dispositions médicales ou hygiéniques avec éléments pour soutenir le pied munies de coussinets ou de trous à un ou plusieurs endroits, ou ayant une forme anatomique ou courbe caractérisés par leur emplacement sous le pied situés sous la partie centrale du pied, c.-à-d. sous le deuxième, troisième ou quatrième métatarsien
F16K 11/076 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des tiroirs à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot à faces d'obturation épousant la surface d'un solide de révolution
F16K 15/18 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à mécanisme de commandeSoupape de retenue et soupape à mécanisme de commande combinées
F16K 15/20 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue spécialement conçues pour corps gonflables, p. ex. les pneus
A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a mid-foot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a fluid-filled chamber including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a first segment extending between a medial side of the sole structure and a lateral side of the sole structure within the forefoot region, a second segment extending between the medial side of the sole structure and the lateral side of the sole structure within the forefoot region, and a web area disposed between and connecting the first segment and the second segment, the first barrier layer being attached to the second barrier layer within the web area.
An adaptive fluid system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The adaptive fluid system includes a fluid chamber that provides cushioning and shock absorption for a foot. The adaptive fluid system includes an adjustable pressure regulating valve that may be used to control the pressure of the fluid chamber. The adaptive fluid system includes a valve that prevents fluid from escaping from a fluid chamber during use.
Aspects herein are directed to, among other things, a knitted upper for an article of footwear. The knitted upper includes different knit zones including a first knit zone which may be located in a toe and forefoot region of the article of footwear. The first knit zone includes a first knit layer forming an outer-facing surface of the knitted upper, a second knit layer forming an inner-facing surface of the knitted upper, and a third thermoformed layer substantially contained between the first knit layer and the second knit layer. The third thermoformed layer acts as a barrier, reducing the likelihood of abrasion forces that may occur from contact between the knitted upper and a ground or other surface from contacting yarns that form the second knit layer, thereby increasing the structural integrity of the knitted upper.
A knitted component comprising two yarns, forming at least a heel region of an upper for an article of footwear, where one of the yarns comprises a thermoplastic material. The outer surface may include a fused area comprising a first thermoplastic yarn. The inner surface may be at least partially formed with a second yarn and may substantially exclude the thermoplastic material. There may be a transitional area including a reduced amount of thermoplastic material relative to a fused area. The knitted component may include a cushioning material between layers of the knit element.
D04B 1/24 - Procédés de tricotage trame pour la production de tricots ou d'articles ne dépendant pas de l'emploi de machines spécialesTricots ou articles définis par de tels procédés spécialement conçus pour le tricotage d'articles de configuration particulière articles vestimentaires
A43B 1/04 - Chaussures caractérisées par les matériaux en fibres ou en tissus faits de celles-ci tressées, nouées, tricotées ou au crochet
D04B 1/16 - Autres tricots ou articles caractérisés principalement par l'emploi de matières spéciales pour le fil fils synthétiques
A sole structure for an article of footwear defines a footbed and includes a chassis having a lower cushioning element including an upper side and a bottom side disposed on an opposite side from the upper side, the lower cushioning element including one or more apertures extending from the upper side to the bottom side. A bladder is disposed adjacent to the upper side of the lower cushioning element and an outsole is disposed adjacent to the bottom side of the lower cushioning element and includes one or more protrusions each extending through a respective one of the one or more apertures and engaging the bladder.
A43B 13/40 - Semelles intérieures intégrées jointes aux tiges lors du procédé de fabrication, p. ex. premières de montagePremières intérieures collées aux chaussures lors du procédé de fabrication à coussins
A43B 7/1425 - Chaussures avec dispositions médicales ou hygiéniques avec éléments pour soutenir le pied munies de coussinets ou de trous à un ou plusieurs endroits, ou ayant une forme anatomique ou courbe caractérisés par leur emplacement sous le pied situés sous l’avant-pied, c.-à-d. sous l’articulation entre le premier métatarsien et la première phalange
A43B 7/144 - Chaussures avec dispositions médicales ou hygiéniques avec éléments pour soutenir le pied munies de coussinets ou de trous à un ou plusieurs endroits, ou ayant une forme anatomique ou courbe caractérisés par leur emplacement sous le pied situés sous le talon, c.-à-d. sous le calcanéus
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ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH ENHANCED DURABILITY FEATURES
Aspects herein are directed to, among other things, a knitted upper for an article of footwear. The knitted upper includes different knit zones including a first knit zone which may be located in a toe and forefoot region of the article of footwear. The first knit zone includes a first knit layer forming an outer-facing surface of the knitted upper, a second knit layer forming an inner-facing surface of the knitted upper, and a third thermoformed layer substantially contained between the first knit layer and the second knit layer. The third thermoformed layer acts as a barrier, reducing the likelihood of abrasion forces that may occur from contact between the knitted upper and a ground or other surface from contacting yarns that form the second knit layer, thereby increasing the structural integrity of the knitted upper.
A jig system for securing a textile during assembly. The textile, which may be a knitted component, may be an upper of an article of footwear and include one or more tunnels in which jig inserts are inserted into. A jig frame includes one or more pin attachment sites for securing the textile to the frame. The textile is overlaid on the jig frame and the textile is removably attached to the jig frame at one or more pin attachment sites. Following an application of heat while the textile is attached to the jig frame, the one or more jig inserts may be removed before the textile has cooled off.
A sole structure for an article of footwear defines a footbed and includes a chassis having a lower cushioning element including an upper side and a bottom side disposed on an opposite side from the upper side, the lower cushioning element including one or more apertures extending from the upper side to the bottom side. A bladder is disposed adjacent to the upper side of the lower cushioning element and an outsole is disposed adjacent to the bottom side of the lower cushioning element and includes one or more protrusions each extending through a respective one of the one or more apertures and engaging the bladder.
