Boots – shoes – and leggings – Uppers
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-20
2011-11-29
Kavanaugh, Ted (Department: 3765)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Uppers
C036S00300B, C012S1460CK, C012S1420EV
Reexamination Certificate
active
08065818
ABSTRACT:
Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) a sole structure; (b) an upper having lateral and medial side elements engaged with the sole structure, the upper made from a polymer matrix structure that extends through at least a heel region; (c) a size adjustment mechanism located at the heel region; (d) a heel tongue element located adjacent the size adjustment mechanism; (e) a shoe securing mechanism; (f) an instep tongue member; and/or (g) a bootie member located at least partially within the foot-receiving chamber. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed.
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Greene Pamela S.
Hoke John
Hurd John
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Kavanaugh Ted
Nike Inc.
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