Boots – shoes – and leggings – Uppers
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-28
2005-06-28
Patterson, M. D. (Department: 3728)
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Uppers
C036S047000, C036S048000, C012S1460CK, C012S14600M
Reexamination Certificate
active
06910288
ABSTRACT:
The invention is an upper for an article of footwear that includes a textile having fusible filaments or fibers. The textile is incorporated into the upper and specific areas of the upper are heated such that the fusible filaments or fibers fuse with other filaments or fibers to form fused areas. In comparison with unfused areas of the upper, the fused areas may impart properties that include greater stretch-resistance, stability, support, abrasion-resistance, durability, and stiffness, for example. In addition, the fused areas generally provide air-permeability without significantly increasing the weight of the footwear.
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Nike Inc.
Patterson M. D.
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