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US 2026/0157474 A1Published application
An upper for an article of footwear
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorNeil Crumbleholme
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Abstract
An upper for an article of footwear is disclosed. The upper can include a plurality of layers, such as an inner layer, a middle knit layer, and an outer layer. Each of the plurality of layers can provide different functionalities to the upper. The combination of the inner layer, middle knit layer, and the outer layer can be effective at transferring a load from the underfoot region to a position above the biteline.
Claims20
An article of footwear, comprising:
- a bottom unit;
- and
- an upper secured to the bottom unit,
- the upper comprising:
- an inner layer;
- an outer layer;
- and
- a middle knit layer located between the inner layer and the outer layer, the middle knit layer extending between the inner layer and the bottom unit and extending between a toe region of the upper and a heel region of the upper.
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An article of footwear, comprising:
- a bottom unit;
- and
- an upper secured to the bottom unit, the upper comprising:
- an inner layer;
- an outer layer comprising a polymer material;
- and
- a middle knit layer positioned between the inner layer and the outer layer, the middle knit layer extending along an underfoot portion of the upper and between a toe region, a heel region, a medial side, and a lateral side, wherein the middle knit layer comprises a seam.
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An article of footwear, comprising:
- a bottom unit;
- and
- an upper secured to the bottom unit, the upper comprising:
- an inner layer;
- an outer layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer material;
- and
- a middle knit layer positioned between the inner layer and the outer layer, the middle knit layer extending along an underfoot portion of the upper and between a toe end, a heel end, a medial side, and a lateral side;
- wherein the upper is coupled to the bottom unit with the thermoplastic polymer material of the outer layer.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.