Footwear tensioning system

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2005-12-30

2010-10-26

Patterson, Marie (Department: 3728)

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Boots and shoes

Foot-supporting or foot-conforming feature

C036S007300, C036S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07818899

ABSTRACT:
A footwear includes an outer member, an inner lining, an instep member, and a lace. The outer member defines an outer surface of the footwear. The inner lining is positioned within the outer member. The instep member extends across an instep portion of the inner lining. The instep member can be positioned between the outer member and the inner lining or embedded within the inner lining. The lace is coupled to the instep member and to the outer member. Applying a tension force to the lace causes the instep member to apply a force against the instep portion of the inner lining, thereby applying an instep force against an instep portion of a user's foot that is positioned in the footwear. The instep force against the user's foot holds the user's foot against a bottom and rear portion of the footwear.

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