Knitted article with raised structure and methods of manufacture
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorsAshleigh Brinkman, Juan L Aceves Tinajero
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Abstract
A knitted article having a first layer and a second layer is described. The first layer is formed from a first yarn having a first shrinkage rate and the second layer is formed by a second yarn having a second shrinkage rate. The shrinkage rate of the first yarn is greater than the shrinkage rate of the second yarn when subjected to heat. Upon heat exposure, the second layer forms a raised structure. The raised structures have a length that is generally perpendicular to the lateral-to-medial course-wise direction of the knitted article.
Claims20
A knitted component, comprising:
- a first layer comprising a first yarn having a first shrinkage rate when exposed to heat;
- a second layer comprising a second yarn having a second shrinkage rate less than the first shrinkage rate when exposed to heat;
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- an elongated raised structure at least partially formed from the first layer and the second layer,
- wherein the elongated raised structure extends perpendicular to a course-wise direction and extends continuously across a plurality of courses of the knitted component.
A knitted component comprising:
- a first layer comprising a first yarn having a first shrinkage rate when exposed to heat;
- a second layer comprising a second yarn having a second shrinkage rate less than the first shrinkage rate when exposed to heat;
- a first elongated raised structure at least partially formed from the first layer and the second layer;
- a second elongated raised structure at least partially formed from the first layer and the second layer;
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- a valley positioned between the first elongated raised structure and the second elongated raised structure, wherein the valley is at least partially formed from a third yarn that comprises a fusible material.
A knitted component, comprising:
- a first layer comprising a first yarn having a first shrinkage rate when exposed to heat;
- a second layer comprising a second yarn having a second shrinkage rate less than the first shrinkage rate when exposed to heat;
- a first elongated raised structure at least partially formed from the first layer and the second layer;
- a second elongated raised structure at least partially formed from the first layer and the second layer;
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- a valley between the first elongated raised structure and the second elongated raised structure, wherein the first layer and the second layer are fused together in the valley.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.