Knitted component with inserted elements
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorsAdrian Meir, James Molyneux
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Abstract
An article of footwear may include a knitted component that at least partially forms an upper. The knitted component may include a first knit layer and a second knit layer, the first knit layer being separable from the second knit layer such that a pocket is located between the first knit layer and the second knit layer. A cable may be located at least partially within the channel. A cable guide may additionally be located at least partially within the channel, where the cable guide includes at least one curved surface for contacting the cable. The cable may extend around the at least one curved surface such that the cable changes directions within the channel.
Claims20
An article of footwear, comprising:
- a knitted component at least partially forming an upper for the article of footwear,
- wherein the knitted component comprises a first knit layer and a second knit layer, the first knit layer being separable from the second knit layer such that a pocket is located between the first knit layer and the second knit layer, wherein the pocket comprises a tubular structure forming a channel and is defined by the first knit layer and the second knit layer;
- a cable located at least partially within the pocket;
- and
- a cable guide located at least partially within the pocket,
- wherein the cable guide includes at least one curved surface for contacting the cable,
- wherein a first portion of the cable extends around the at least one curved surface such that the cable changes direction within the pocket,
- wherein a second portion of the cable is external to the cable guide and is located at least partially within the channel of the tubular structure of the pocket.
An article of footwear, comprising:
- a knitted component at least partially forming an upper for the article of footwear,
- wherein the knitted component comprises a first knit layer and a second knit layer, the first knit layer being separable from the second knit layer such that a pocket is located between the first knit layer and the second knit layer, wherein the pocket comprises a tubular structure forming a channel and is defined by the first knit layer and the second knit layer;
- a sole structure secured to the knitted component,
- a cable located at least partially within the pocket;
- and
- a cable guide located at least partially within the pocket,
- wherein a first portion of the cable extends around the cable guide within the pocket, and
- wherein a second portion of the cable is external to the cable guide and is located at least partially within the channel of the tubular structure.
An article of footwear, comprising:
- a knitted component at least partially forming an upper for the article of footwear,
- wherein the knitted component comprises a first knit layer and a second knit layer, the first knit layer being separable from the second knit layer such that a continuous pocket comprising multiple portions is located between the first knit layer and the second knit layer;
- a cable located at least partially within the continuous pocket;
- and
- a first cable guide located at least partially within a first portion of the continuous pocket and a second cable guide located at least partially within a second portion of the continuous pocket,
- wherein a third portion of the continuous pocket comprises a tube connecting the first portion of the continuous pocket and the second portion of the continuous pocket,
- wherein the cable extends within the continuous pocket around the first cable guide, through the tube of the third portion, and to the second cable guide.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.