Boots – shoes – and leggings – Uppers
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Mohandesi, Jila M (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Uppers
C036S051000, C036S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07870681
ABSTRACT:
An article of footwear includes an upper that is at least partially formed from a base layer and thread sections that lie adjacent a surface of the base layer. The thread sections are positioned to provide structural elements that, for example, restrain stretch in directions corresponding with longitudinal axes of the thread sections. In some configurations of the footwear, a first portion of the thread sections may extend between forefoot and heel regions of the footwear, and a second portion of the thread sections may extend vertically. An embroidering process may be utilized to position the thread sections on the base layer.
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Mohandesi Jila M
Nike Inc.
Plumsea Law Group LLC
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