Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Article of footwear with thong portion including grooves
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Application No.: US13681939Application Date: 2012-11-20
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Publication No.: US08528234B2Publication Date: 2013-09-10
- Inventor: Eric Lonsway , Kelly A. O'Connor , Thomas W. Simshaw
- Applicant: Nike, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US OR Beaverton
- Assignee: Nike, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Nike, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US OR Beaverton
- Agency: Plumsea Law Group, LLC
- Main IPC: A43B3/12
- IPC: A43B3/12
Abstract:
An article of footwear with a thong portion is disclosed. The thong portion is configured to fit between two adjacent toes to help fasten a pair of straps to a foot. The thong portion includes a plurality of grooves that enhance the grip between the thong portion and a portion of the foot between the two adjacent toes. The plurality of grooves can also enhance the flexibility of the thong portion to help the thong portion conform to the contours of the foot.
Public/Granted literature
- US20130139405A1 Article of Footwear with Thong Portion Including Grooves Public/Granted day:2013-06-06
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