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    SHOE GASPEAS CONTAINING INTERLACED TONGUE ELEMENTS. Footwear article incorporating several elements that are formed at least partially through a weaving process, such as a circular or flat weaving process. Examples of the elements include tongue elements, collar elements, and throat-collar elements. In some configurations, elements include compressible areas and flange areas. The compressible areas can include arbitrary sections of yarn that impact with compressibility, and the flange areas can be used to connect the components next to the shoe item.
    公开号:BR112014020411B1
    申请号:R112014020411-0
    申请日:2013-02-19
    公开日:2020-12-08
    发明作者:Pamela S. Greene
    申请人:Nike International Ltd.；
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    [001] This non-provisional US Patent Application consists of a continuation and claims priority over non-provisional US Patent Application serial number 12/574876, filed at the US Patent and Trademark Office on 7 October 2000 entitled Article of Footwear Having an Upper With Knitted Elements. FUNDAMENTALS
    [002] Conventional footwear articles, in general, include two primary elements, a upper and a sole structure. The upper is safe in the sole structure and forms an empty space inside the shoe to comfortably and safely enter the foot. The sole structure is attached to a lower area of the upper, being positioned between the upper and the ground. In the case of sports shoes, for example, the sole structure may include a midsole and an outer sole. The midsole includes a polymeric foam material attenuating the reaction forces of the terrain to weaker tensions in the face of foot and leg performance during walks, runs and other daily activities. In addition, the midsole can include chambers filled with fluid, plates, moderators or other elements that further attenuate forces, accentuating stability, or influencing foot movements. The outer sole comes to be attached to a lower surface of the midsole and provides a portion of contact with the ground of the sole structure formed from a durable and resistant to use material, normally rubber. The sole structure can also include a lining positioned within the empty space and close to a lower surface of the foot to accentuate the comfort of the shoe.
    [003] In general, the upper extends over the back of the foot and the toe areas, along the lateral and intermediate sides of the foot, under the foot, and around the heel area of the foot. In some footwear items, such as sports shoes and boots, the upper can be extended upward and around the ankle providing support or protection for the ankle. Access to the empty space inside the upper is generally provided through an ankle opening in the heel of the shoe. Often, a perforation system is incorporated into the upper to adjust the shape of the upper, allowing it to enter and remove the foot from the empty space inside the upper. The perforation system also allows the user to modify certain dimensions of the upper, particularly the circumference to accommodate the feet containing variable dimensions. In addition, the upper may include a tongue that extends under the perforation system to enhance the shoe's adjustability, and the upper may incorporate a counter-heel to limit heel movement
    [004] A variety of material elements (for example, fabrics, polymeric foams, polymeric cloths, leather, synthetic leather) are conventionally used in the manufacture of the upper. For sports shoes, for example, the upper can have multiple layers where each includes a variety of connected material elements. Examples are material elements that can be selected to provide resistance to stretching, resistance to use, flexibility, air permeability, compressibility, comfort, and suction of moisture along the different areas of the upper. In order to give different properties to different areas of the upper, as a rule, the material elements are cut into desired shapes and then joined together by means of agglutination adhesion or top stitching. In addition, in general, the material elements are joined together in a layered configuration to provide multiple properties for the same areas. As the quantity and types of material elements incorporated in the upper increase, the time and expenses associated with the transportation, storage, cutting, and joining of the material elements may increase as well. The material wasted from the cutting and stitching processes also accumulates, becoming larger as the quantity and types of material elements incorporated in the upper come to increase. In addition, uppers containing a greater amount of material elements may be more difficult to recycle than uppers formed from a smaller amount of types of material elements. By reducing the material elements used in the upper, waste can be reduced while improving the efficiency and reliability of the upper manufacturing.
    [005] US 2011/0078921 A1 discloses a shoe item with an upper that can incorporate various elements that are at least partially formed through a knitting process, such as a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. Examples of the elements include tongue elements, collar elements and throat collar elements. In some configurations, elements include compressible areas and flange areas. Compressible areas can include foam cores or floating threads that provide compressibility, and flange areas can be used to attach components to the shoe item. In addition, in certain embodiments, the tongue elements may include a sheath that defines a cavity incorporating the compressible area. The hem can also include several areas of different types of threads and stitches. The documents US5357691, JP2006102051, JPS6414007, CN1518910 report other footwear articles of the state of the art. SUMMARY
    [006] An article of footwear is described below featuring a upper and a sole structure attached to the upper. The upper includes a layer of material forming at least a portion of an outer surface of the upper. The upper also includes an interlaced component formed in unitary interlaced construction. The interlaced component can include a compressible area and a flange area. The compressible area forms a portion of the outer surface and a portion of the opposite inner surface of the upper, and the flange area extends outwardly from the compressible area. The flange area can be located internally from the material layer, and the flange area can be joined to the material layer.
    [007] In some configurations, the upper may include a tongue element having an interlaced component formed by a unitary interlaced construction and forming most of the outside of the tongue element. A compressible material can be located inside a cavity of the interlaced component, and an end of the interlaced component can be attached close to the tapering area of the upper.
    [008] In another configuration, the upper may include a collar element having an interlaced exterior forming at least a portion of an outer surface and an inner surface of the upper adjacent to an ankle opening of the upper. A plurality of oscillating wires can be located within a cavity of the braided element. In addition, the collar element can be formed as a separate element from the other portions of the upper and attached to the other portions of the upper.
    [009] Several methods can be used to form components for a shoe item. For example, circular interlacing processes and flat interlacing processes can be used to form the various components of unitary interlacing construction. Following interlacing, the components can be incorporated into the shoe item. In addition, the interlacing processes can be used to form both compressible and flange areas of some of the components. For example, oscillating wires can be accommodated close to the compressible area to enhance compressibility
    [010] The advantages and factors characterizing the innovative aspects of the invention are particularly highlighted in the attached claims table. In order to gain a better understanding of the advantages and innovative factors, however, mention can be made of the descriptive material that follows and the accompanying figures that describe and illustrate the various configurations and concepts related to the invention. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
    [011] The Summary and Detailed Description below will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
    [012] Figure 1 consists of a perspective view of a shoe item.
    [013] Figure 2 consists of an elevation view on the side of the shoe article.
    [014] Figure 3 consists of an elevation view on the side of the middle side of the shoe.
    [015] Figure 4 comprises a top plan view of the shoe article.
    [016] Figures 5A to 5C comprise cross-sectional views of the shoe article, as respectively defined by the lines of section 5A-5C in Figure 4.
    [017] Figure 6 comprises a perspective view of a tongue element of the shoe article.
    [018] Figure 7 comprises an enlarged perspective view of the tongue element.
    [019] Figure 8 comprises a plan view of the tongue element.
    [020] Figures 9A and 9B comprise cross-sectional views of the tongue element, as respectively defined by the lines of section 9A and 9B in Figure 8.
    [021] Figures 10A to 10J comprise plan views corresponding to Figure 8 and detailing additional configurations of the tongue element.
    [022] Figures 11A to 11K comprise cross-sectional views corresponding to Figure 9A and detailing other configurations of the tongue element.
    [023] Figures 12A and 12B comprise plan views of several tongue elements brought together.
    [024] Figure 13 consists of a perspective view of a necklace element of the shoe article.
    [025] Figure 14 comprises a plan view of the collar element.
    [026] Figures 15A and 15B comprise cross-sectional views of the collar element, as respectively defined by the lines of section 15A and 15B in Figure 14.
    [027] Figures 16A to 16C comprise plan views corresponding to Figure 14 and detailing other configurations of the collar element.
    [028] Figures 17A and 17B comprise plan views of several collar elements brought together.
    [029] Figure 18 consists of a side elevation view corresponding to Figure 2 and detailing another configuration of the shoe article.
    [030] Figure 19 comprises a perspective view of a neck-neck element of the shoe item configuration described in Figure 18.
    [031] Figure 20 consists of a plan view of the neck-neck element.
    [032] Figures 21A and 21B comprise cross-sectional views of the collar-neck element, as respectively defined by the lines of section 21A and 21B in Figure 20.
    [033] Figures 22A to 22D comprise cross-sectional views corresponding to a portion of Figure 5C and detailing the various methods of incorporating the necklace element into the shoe article.
    [034] Figure 23 comprises a plan view of another element.
    [035] Figure 24 consists of a plan view of a shoe latch-face element.
    [036] Figure 25 comprises a cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 5A and detailing the shoe-face element in the shoe article.
    [037] Figure 26 comprises a cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 5C and detailing another configuration of the shoe article.
    [038] Figures 27A and 27B comprise plan views of another collar element.
    [039] Figures 28A and 28B comprise cross-sectional views corresponding to Figure 9A and detailing other configurations of the tongue element.
    [040] Figure 29 consists of a perspective view of another tongue element.
    [041] Figure 30 consists of a cross-sectional view of the tongue element described in Figure 29, as defined by the section line 30 in Figure 29.
    [042] Figure 31 consists of a cross-sectional view corresponding to Figure 30 and detailing another configuration of the tongue element described in Figure 29.
    [043] Figure 32 consists of a side elevation view of another configuration of the shoe.
    [044] Figure 33 consists of a cross-sectional view of the shoe article detailed in Figure 32, as defined by section line 33 in Figure 32.
    [045] Figure 34 consists of a top plan view of an interlaced component forming a portion of a shoe upper detailed in Figure 32.
    [046] Figure 35 consists of a side elevation view of another configuration of the shoe.
    [047] Figure 36 consists of a cross-sectional view of the shoe item detailed in Figure 35, as defined by section line 36 in Figure 35.
    [048] Figure 37 consists of a top plan view of an interlaced component forming a portion of a shoe upper detailed in Figure 35. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
    [049] The following description and accompanying figures describe footwear articles featuring uppers that include various interwoven elements, such as a tongue and a necklace. Footwear articles are described as incorporating a generic configuration suitable for walking and running. The concepts associated with footwear, including uppers and various interwoven elements, can also be applied to a variety of other types of sports shoes, including, for example, articles for basketball, baseball, football, hiking boots. The concepts can also be applied to types of footwear that are generally considered unsportsmanlike, including dress shoes, standard shoes, sandals, loafers, and work boots. As a consequence, the concepts described in this report related to the woven elements and the manufacturing methods of the woven elements apply to a wide variety of footwear types. GENERAL STRUCTURE OF FOOTWEAR
    [050] There is a description of a shoe item 10 in Figures 1 to 5C including a sole structure 20 and an upper 30. For reference purposes, shoe 10 can be divided into three generic regions: a front region of the foot 11, an intermediate region 12, and a heel region 13, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Footwear 10 also includes a side side 14 and an intermediate side 15. In general, the front region of foot 11 includes shoe portions 10 corresponding to the toes and joints connecting the metatarsals with the phalanges. The intermediate region 12, in general, includes portions of the shoe 10 corresponding to the arched area of the foot, and the heel region 13 corresponds to the heel area of the foot, including the calcaneus. The side side 14 and the middle side 15 extend through each of the regions 11-13 and correspond to the opposite sides of the shoe 10. The regions 11-13 and sides 14-15 are not intended to demarcate precise areas of the shoe 10. On the contrary, regions 1113 and sides 14-15 are intended to represent generic areas of footwear 10 in support of the following discussion. In addition to footwear 10, regions 11-13 and sides 14-15 can also be applied to the structure of sole 20, upper 20, and the individual elements thereof.
    [051] The sole structure 20 is attached to the upper 30 and extends between the foot and the ground when footwear 10 becomes worn. The primary elements of the sole structure 20 comprise a midsole 21, an outer sole 22, and a lining 23. The midsole 21 is secure in a lower area of the upper 30 and can be formed from a polymeric foam member compressible (for example, a polyurethane foam or ethyl vinyl acetate) that attenuates the reaction forces of the ground (ie provides with damping) when compressing the foot and the ground during walking, running or other daily activities. In the additional configurations, the midsole 21 can incorporate chambers filled with fluid, plates, moderators or other elements that further attenuate forces, accentuating stability, or influencing the movements of the foot, or the midsole 21 can be formed primarily from of a chamber filled with fluid. The outsole 22 is attached to a lower surface of the midsole 21 and can be formed from a wear-resistant rubber material designed to provide traction. The liner 23 is located inside the upper 30 and is positioned to extend under a lower surface of the foot. Although this configuration for the sole structure 20 provides an example of a sole structure that can be used in connection with the upper 30, a variety of other conventional or unconventional configurations can be used for the sole structure 20. Consequently, the configuration and factors of the sole structure 20 or any sole structure used with the upper 30 can vary considerably.
    [052] The upper 30 is formed from several elements that combine to provide a structure to firmly and comfortably admit one foot. Although the configuration of the upper 30 can vary significantly, the various elements generally define an empty space inside the shoe 10 for the admission and attachment of the foot in relation to the structure of the sole 20. The surfaces of the empty space inside the upper 30 are configured to accommodate the foot and extend over the instep and toe areas, along the middle and lateral sides of the foot, under the foot and around the heel area of the foot. A portion of the upper 30 is formed from several layers 31 and 32, as shown in Figures 5A-5C. Whereas layer 31 forms a portion of an outer surface of the upper 30, layer 32 forms a portion of an inner surface of the upper 30 (i.e., the surface defining the void within the upper 30). Each of the layers 31 and 32 can be formed from a plurality of one or more material elements (for example, fabrics, polymeric foams, leather, leatherette) that are stretched or bonded together. As an example, layer 31 can be formed from a synthetic leather material and layer 32 can be formed from a moisture-absorbing fabric material. Another example is that each of the layers 31 and 32 can be formed from different materials of fabrics. In some configurations, a layer of polymeric foam can be located between layers 31 and 32 to accentuate comfort. In other configurations of the upper 30, single-layer, three-layer or multi-layer structures formed from a variety of materials can be used to replace layers 31 and 32.
    [053] A loop 33 extends through several loop openings 34 and through a throat area of the upper 30 allowing the user to modify the dimensions of the upper 30 and accommodate the proportions of the foot. That is, loop 33 works in a generally conventional way to tighten the upper 30 around the foot (i.e., when the loop 33 is tight) and the loose upper 30 (that is, when the loop 33 is untied). A tongue element 40 extends under loop 33 to accentuate the comfort and adjustability of the shoe 10. The upper 30 also includes a collar element 50 located at least in the heel region 13. In addition to accentuate the comfort of the footwear 10, the collar element 50 forms an opening for the ankle to give access to the foot in the empty space inside the upper 30. That is, the ankle opening defined by the collar element 50 facilitates the entry and removal of the foot from the empty space, particularly when loop 33 is untied 33 to provide a loosened fit configuration of the upper 30 around the foot.
    [054] Portions of the upper 30, including the tongue member 40 and the collar member 50 may consist of interlaced components formed containing a relatively small number of material elements. As discussed in the FUNDAMENTALS section above, reducing the amount of material elements used in an upper can reduce waste, while also increasing the efficiency and recycling capacity of the upper. The tongue and collar of conventional uppers are often formed from multiple material elements brought together. As discussed in more detail below, however, the tongue element 40 and the collar element 50 can be formed primarily through interlacing processes (rather than backstitch and spin methods) that reduce waste and increase efficiency and capacity. manufacturing recycling. In addition, the structures of the tongue element 40 and collar element 50 can incorporate smaller amounts of seams or other discontinuities, accentuating the overall comfort of the shoe 10. TONGUE ELEMENT CONFIGURATION
    [055] The tongue element 40 is centrally located in a throat area of the upper 30 and extends from the front of the foot 11 to the heel region 13, as well as from the side side 14 to the middle side 15. The lateral areas of the tongue element 40 are positioned adjacent and in contact with the areas of layer 32 forming the loop openings 34, and a central area of the tongue element 40 which is in contact with the loop 33 and can be exposed between the areas of loop 33 crossing each other. In the front region of the foot 11, the tongue element 40 is joined to layers 31 and 32, with the remainder of the tongue element 40 being generally free or unsafe in the other areas of the upper 30. In the region of the heel 13, the element tongue 40 can protrude from the ankle opening formed by the collar element 50.
    [056] The primary components of the tongue element 40, as described in Figures 6-9NB, comprise an interlaced sheath 41 and a compressible core 42. In general, sheath 41 is formed as an interlaced element that extends around the heartwood 42. More particularly, the sheath 41 forms most of an external part of the tongue member 40 and also defines a cavity internal to the heartwood 42 is located. The heartwood 42 consists of a compressible structure inside the tongue element 40 enhancing the overall comfort of the shoe 10. Although the heartwood 42 can be formed from foamy polymeric materials (for example, polyurethane foam or ethyl vinyl acetate), the heartwood 42 can further be formed, for example, from wires or chambers filled with fluid. In some configurations, the tongue element 40 may include additional components such as (a) logos or trademarks that are printed on canvas, topstitched or bonded for hemming 41, (b) the loop links that receive a portion of the loop 34 for limiting movement of the tongue element 40, or (c) care instructions and material arrangements that are topstitched or bonded to the sheath 41.
    [057] The sheath 41 has a generally tubular structure forming the cavity where the heartwood 42 is located. Generally speaking, the sheath 41 includes an upper region 43, a lower region 44, a first end 45, a second end 46, and a stop of flanges 47. The upper region 43 extends over a surface of the heartwood 42 being exposed the outer part of the shoe 10 between the loop areas 33 that intersect each other. The lower region 44, which is positioned in opposition to the upper region 43, extends over another core surface 42 and forms a portion of the inner surface of the upper 30 (that is, the surface defining the empty space inside the upper 30) ). With reference to Figures 9A and 9B, for example, regions 43 and 44 effectively form layers of interlaced material located on opposite sides of heartwood 42 and joined together, effectively extending around heartwood 42. While the first end 45 presents In a closed configuration, the second end 46 forms an opening through which the core 42 is inserted into the cavity within the sheath 41. Flanges 47 are located on the second end 46 and on the opposite sides of the opening. Flanges 47 extend outwardly from tongue member 40 and can be used to connect tongue member 40 with upper 30. Referring to Figure 5A, for example, flanges 47 extend between layers 31 and 32 in the throat area of the upper 30 and are subjected to both one and both layers 31 and 32. Although each of the regions 43 and 44 includes one of the flanges 47, the sheath 41 can form only a single flange 47 or both flanges 47 may be absent in some configurations.
    [058] While many conventional shoe tongues feature a sheath formed from multiple fabric elements or other material elements that are joined together by stitching or bonding, for example, sheath 41 comes to be formed as a piece element unique through an interlacing process, such as circular or flat interlacing. More particularly, the sheath 41 is generally formed from a unitary interlacing construction through the interlacing process. According to the use given in this report, an interlaced component such as a sheath 41 is defined as being formed from a “unitary interlaced construction” when constructed in the form of a one-piece interlacing element substantially free of backstitch or agglutination processes additional. That is, the entanglement process substantially forms the various factors and structures of the sheath 41 without the need for significant additional processes or manufacturing steps. In some configurations, the sheath 41 remains formed from a unitary interlacing construction when the first end 45 or the second end 46 is closed by stitching or bonding in order to seal the core 42 within the sheath 41, or when areas are matched in sequence to the interlacing process. In addition, the sheath 41 remains formed by a unitary interlacing construction when other smaller elements (for example, logos, brands, loop links, care instructions and material articles are added to the tongue element 40 in sequence to the interlacing process.
    [059] The interlacing process used to form the sheath 41 of the unitary interlacing construction, in general, involves a mechanical manipulation of one or more wires to form a series of points. A variety of different types of yarns can be incorporated into the sheath 41 during the interlacing process. Polyester, for example, provides relatively high durability and recycling capacity, and can also provide non-stretch properties depending on the stitch pattern in the sheath 41. Cotton offers a natural aesthetic, soft to the touch, and biodegradability. The elastane and the stretch polyester provide each with substantial stretch and resilience, with the stretch polyester providing with still relatively easy recycling capacity. Rayon provides high absorption of moisture and shine. Wool also offers high moisture absorption, in addition to insulating properties. Nylon consists of an abrasion resistant material containing relatively high strength. In addition to these specific materials, other aspects related to the yarn may influence the properties of the sheath 41 and the tongue 40. For example, the yarn may consist of a monofilament yarn. The yarn may further include separate filaments with each of which being formed from different materials. The yarn may also include filaments that are formed each of two or more different materials, such as a biocomponent yarn containing filaments having a heart-hem configuration or with two halves formed from different materials. Different degrees of torsion and wrinkling, as well as different denieres, can affect the properties of the sheath 41 and tongue 40. The yarn can also retain a shape designed when formed from materials that are likely to heat the assembly. Consequently, several types of yarns can be incorporated into sheath 41 depending on the desired properties for sheath 41 and tongue 40.
    [060] The tongue element 40 provides several advantages over conventional shoe tongues. For example, the tongue element 40 accentuates the comfort of the footwear by including a few seams or other discontinuities present in the areas in contact with the foot. Another example is that the tongue element 40 includes relatively few material elements. As discussed in the BASICS section above, by reducing the amount of material elements used in the upper, waste can be reduced while increasing the efficiency and recycling capacity of the upper. In order to further increase efficiency, the formation of sheath 41 through an interlacing process limits the amount of cutting operation or other processes that in general generate material waste, while enabling the creation of contours that are relatively difficult along with spinning and stitching methods. ADDITIONAL TONGUE ELEMENT SETTINGS
    [061] The configuration of the tongue element 40 discussed above provides an example of a suitable configuration for shoes 10 and several other types of shoes. The tongue element 40 may, however, incorporate a variety of other factors. If the sheath 41 is formed by means of circular interlacing or flat interlacing, the general shape of the tongue element 40 can vary significantly. For example, Figure 10Aa describes a configuration where the tongue element 40 has a greater length and a smaller width than the configuration arising from Figures 6 to 8, with Figure 10B describing a configuration in which the tongue element 40 has a greater width and less length. Referring to Figure 10C, the tongue element 40 has jagged side areas. Another configuration is detailed in Figure 10D, where the tongue element 40 tapers to assume a generally triangular shape. In addition, the tongue element 40 can exhibit a generic diamond shape configuration, as described in Figure 10E. Referring to Figure 10F, flanges 47 may also be absent from sheath 41.
    [062] A variety of methods can be used to check the different formats described in Figures 6 to 8 and 10A-10F. For example, the circular or flat interlacing processes that are used to form the sheath 41 can lead to any of several formats. That is, the interlacing machines can be programmed to mechanically manipulate the threads forming the points that combine to supply any of the various formats discussed above, as well as a variety of other formats. Another example is that the shapes of the stretcher can be positioned inside the cavity in the sheath 41 and, through the application of heat or steam, the shape of the stretcher can vary, leading to different shapes for the sheath 41. An advantage of using the shapes of stretcher or different shapes of the heartwood 41 is that a plurality of sheaths 41 can be formed containing substantially identical shapes, and with the shapes of the stretcher or the different shapes of heartwood 42 can be used to lead to shapes for the tongue 40 that are suitable for footwear incorporating different sizes for different types of footwear.
    [063] The sheath configuration 41 described in Figures 6 to 8 incorporates a simple type of thread and a simple type of stitch. That is, sheath 41 presents a generally continuous configuration, with the properties conferred by the type of yarn and stitch being generally identical throughout the different areas of sheath 41. Through the variation of one or both of the type of yarn and point used in different regions of sheath 41, the properties of different regions can be modified. Therefore, the type of yarn and stitch can be varied to arrive at different properties for different areas of the tongue 40. Furthermore, both circular and plane interlacing allow the combination of the yarn type and stitch to be selected for the different regions sheath 41, thus allowing the properties of the regions to be selected based on characteristics related to comfort and performance.
    [064] As discussed above, sheath 41 can incorporate several types of threads and stitches. An example consists of the description of sheath 41 showing two regions formed from different types of threads in Figure 10G. While a region adjacent to the first end 45 is formed from one type of yarn, a region adjacent to the second end 46 is formed from another type of yarn. While one region can incorporate elastane to accentuate the stretch, the other region can incorporate nylon to enhance the resistance and durability of use. Similarly, while one region can incorporate yarn with a denier, the other region can incorporate yarn containing a greater denier. to accentuate thickness or volume. Another example is the type of stitch that can vary between regions, as described in Figure 10H. While the region adjacent to the first end 45 includes a point that leads to a relatively non-textured configuration, the region adjacent to the second end 46 has a configuration texture that can lead to different aesthetic qualities or differentiated points. The types of yarns used in the different regions of Figure 10H may also vary to accentuate or further vary the properties of the tongue 40. A related issue consists of the density of the interlacing inside the sheath 41 and may vary between regions, for example, forming portions less permeable or more reinforced. Consequently, sheath 41 may exhibit several properties in separate regions depending on the type of yarn and the particular point that is selected for the regions.
    [065] The type of thread and stitch may also vary to accentuate the aspects related to the assembly of the shoe 10. With reference to Figure 10I, the sheath 41 exhibits a ribbed configuration around the opening of the second end 46. The ribbed configuration can stretch allowing the insertion of the heartwood 42, and then the grooved configuration can contract to ensure that the heartwood 42 remains properly positioned inside the sheath 41. The type of stitch can also form several openings in the sheath 41, as described in Figure 10J . In addition to achieve greater permeability, allowing air to circulate inside the upper 30, the openings can increase both the flexibility and the stretching of the tongue 40. Additional examples consist of other properties that can be varied through the selection of types of particular yarn and stitch for sheath 41 that include permeability for liquids, the directions where sheath 42 stretches or resists stretching, and sheath stiffness 41.
    [066] The generic configuration of heartwood 42 can also vary depending on several factors, including the size and type of footwear that tongue 40 is being incorporated. For example, the thickness, length, and width of heartwood 42 can be modified. Referring to Figure 11A, heartwood 42 exhibits a thinner configuration. Heartwood 42 can also be bypassed, as described in Figure 11B. In some configurations of the tongue 40, the heartwood 42 can be formed from two separate elements (for example, foam elements containing differentiated densities), as described in Figure 11C. In a similar configuration, the heartwood 42 can be formed from two overlapping elements (for example, the foam elements containing different densities), as described in Figure 11D, giving greater thickness and better contours. Although the foam elements can be used as heartwood 42, several other materials can also be used. With reference to Figure 11E, several oscillation threads are located inside the cavity formed by the sheath 41. As described in greater detail below for the collar element 50, the flat interlacing processes can locate the oscillation threads within a cavity formed between the interlacing layers. With reference to Figure 11F, the cut ends of the yarns in a circular weaving process, for example, provide with the material for the heartwood 42. Similarly, the yarn links similar to the wires in a terry fabric material can provide with material for heartwood 42. In some configurations, heartwood 42 can also be formed from a fibrous mesh made from recycled fabric from yarn materials used in other areas of the upper 30, or heartwood 42 may consist of fluid-filled bladder .
    [067] Although the sheath 41 can be formed from unitary interlacing construction, the sheath 41 can also be formed from the assembled elements that are each formed through the interlacing processes. Referring to Figure 11G, sheath 41 includes a first weft element adjacent the first end 45 and a second weft element extending from the first weft element to the second end 46, and with the weft elements being joined through stretching. In some configurations, the stretch may extend entirely through the tongue 40, as described in Figure 11H, to produce contours or other factors to the tongue 40. Although the second end 46 may have an open configuration for the insertion of the heartwood 42, a flap can be formed in the lower region 44, as described in Figure 11I, for the insertion of the core 42. As stated above, other elements that include a loop link can be added to the sheath 41, as described in Figure 11J. As an alternative, a loop link can be as described in Figure 11K.
    [068] Based on the discussion given above, it has been found that a variety of factors of sheath 41 and heartwood 42 can vary to lead to different properties for tongue 40. According to what has been discussed, the generic shape of sheath 41 can vary depending on the type of shoe or the size of the shoe tongue 40 being incorporated into it. In some configurations, the type of thread and / or stitch may also vary between the different regions of the hemming 41 leading to different properties. Heartwood 42 can also have a variety of shapes or be formed from different types of elements. INTERLACING PROCESSES
    [069] A variety of interlacing processes, including circular or flat interlacing can be used to manufacture the sheath 41. Circular interlacing comes in a form of interlacing that creates a seamless tube that is efficient in forming the sheath 41. Various interlacing machines can be used to form the sheath 41 having a circular interlacing structure. For example, specialized stocking sewing machines make use of individual tongue-hook needles leading to each point having a rounded frame. Depending on the type of circular interlacing machine used, the first end 45 can be closed as part of the interlacing cycle, or additional finishing steps can be performed to finish the first end 45. Flat interlacing consists of a method for production of an interlaced material that is rotated periodically (that is, the material is interlaced from alternating sides). The two sides (referred to as the faces) of the material are conventionally designed as the correct side (that is, the side of the fax facing upwards, towards the observer) and the wrong side (that is, the side with the face facing towards inside, away from the observer).
    [070] Advantageously, either circular or flat interlaces can be used to form sheath 41 to present, for example, (a) several types of yarn that lead to different properties for the separation of sheath areas 41 and ( b) different types of interlacing that lead to different properties for the separation of the sheath areas 41. Although each circular interlacing and flat interlacing can be used to manufacture many sheath configurations 41, the flat interlacing can be used for fabrication many sheath configurations 41, with flat interlacing being able to be used to add additional factors to tongue 40, including (a) the location of oscillation wires within sheath 41 for the formation of heartwood 42, as in Figure 11D, and a (b) overlap of interlaced layers that form a loop bond of the unitary interlaced construction, according to with Figure 11I.
    [071] While the edges of many fabric elements incorporated in the shoe tongue are cut to expose the ends of the threads forming the fabric elements, the sheath 41 can be formed to present a finished configuration when manufactured through circular or flat interlacing . That is, circular or flat interlacing can be used to form the sheath 41 so that the ends of the wires inside the sheath 41 are substantially absent from the edges of the sheath 41. An advantage of the finished configuration is that the wires forming the edges of the sheath 41 are less likely to fall apart and with fewer finishing steps becoming necessary after the sheath 41 is fabricated. Through the formation of the finished edges, the integrity of the sheath 41 is reinforced, requiring fewer steps or no steps at all. post-processing to prevent misalignment. In addition, loose threads are less likely to inhibit the aesthetic appearance of the tongue 40. In other words, the finished configuration of the sheath 41 can enhance the durability and aesthetic qualities of the tongue 40, while increasing manufacturing efficiency.
    [072] Circular interlacing machines and flat interlacing machines can be used to form the individual hemming 41. In order to intensify the manufacturing efficiency, the interlacing machines can also be used to form a series of joined sheaths 41, according to the description given in Figures 12A and 12B. That is, the interlacing machines can form a single component including a plurality of sheaths 41. With reference to Figure 12A, each of the sheaths 41 can have substantially identical shapes and sizes, according to the description given in Figure 12B. In addition, an interlacing release area can be interlaced in a series of sheaths 41 in order to allow the separation of the various sheaths 41 without the need for cutting operations. NECKLACE ELEMENT CONFIGURATION
    [073] The collar element 50 extends around the heel region 13 and from the side side 12 to the middle side 15 to form an ankle opening providing access to the foot next to the empty space inside the upper 30. The collar element 50 described individually in Figures 13-15B is formed by two overlapping layers and at least partially in co-extension, particularly an outer layer 51 and an opposed lining layer 52 which involves a plurality of oscillating threads. Although the edges of layers 51 and 52 are attached to each other without the presence of stitching (that is, the unitary interlaced construction) through an interlacing process, a central area between layers 51 and 52, in general, is not fasten them to form a cavity where the oscillation wires 53 are located. For this purpose, the layers of the interlaced material effectively constitute a tube or tubular structure, and the oscillating wires 53 can be located or accommodated between layers 51 and 52 and generally oriented parallel to the surfaces of layers 51 and 52. That is, , oscillating wires 53 extend between layers 51 and 52 and also pass through and fill an internal cavity between layers 51 and 52. While layers 51 and 52 are formed from wires that are mechanically manipulated (for example , through a flat weaving process), the oscillation wires 53 are generally loose or are accommodated within the cavity between layers 51 and 52 during the weaving process.
    [074] While the outer layer 51 forms a portion of an outer surface of the upper 30 at the ankle opening area, the inner layer 52 forms a portion of the inner surface of the upper 30 (i.e., the surface defining the empty space in the ankle). inside the upper 30). In an upper area of the gluing element 50, layers 51 and 52 are seamlessly joined to each other. Similarly, layers 51 and 52 are seamlessly joined to each other in a lower area of the collar element 50. In addition, a flange 54 extends outwardly from layers 51 and 52 and is used to join the assembly element glue 50 to the remainder of the upper 30. More particularly, the flange 54 extends between layers 31 and 32 and is attached to either or both layers 31 and 32, as described in Figures 5A and 5C.
    [075] The presence of oscillating threads 53 gives a compressible aspect to the collar element 50, accentuating the comfort of the shoes 10 in the area of the ankle opening. Many conventional footwear articles incorporate elements of polymeric foam or other compressible materials in a collar area. In contrast to conventional footwear, the collar element 50 makes use of oscillating threads 53 to provide a compressible structure. In some configurations, the foam elements or other fibrous elements (for example, the oscillating threads and the cutting ends of the threads) may be located inside the collar element 50 and in place of the oscillating threads 53.
    [076] Any of the various types of yarns discussed previously for sheath 41 can also be used on the glue element 50. In some configurations, the yarns used in layers 51 and 52 may be identical to the yarns used as oscillation yarns 53, or different types of threads can be used as oscillation threads 53. As in the case of sheath element 41, the collar element 50 can be formed with different threads in different regions or different types of stitches in different regions.
    [077] The collar element 50 can be formed through a flat weaving process to present a unitary woven construction. For this purpose, the collar element 50 is constructed in the form of an interlocking element in a single piece substantially free of additional agglutination or stretching processes. That is, the interlacing process substantially forms the various factors and structures of the gluing element 50 without the need for significant additional processes. As discussed above, the flat weaving can be used to form the glue element 50 to present, for example, (a) several types of yarns that lead to different properties along the separate areas of the glue element 50 and (b) several types of points that lead to different properties next to the separate areas of the gluing element 50. The flat interlacing can also be used to add additional factors to the gluing element 50, including (a) the formation of the tubular structure of layers 51 and 53, ( b) formation of the flange 54 extending seamlessly out of the tubular structure of layers 51 and 52, and (c) location of the oscillation wires 53 between layers 51 and 52.
    [078] Another approach is to be able to form the collar element 50 within a finished configuration when manufactured through flat interlacing. That is, the flat interlacing can be used to form the collar element 50 so that the ends of the threads are substantially absent from the edges of the collar element 50. As in the case of sheath 41, an advantage of the finished configuration is that the yarns are less likely to get lost and fewer finishing steps are required after fabrication. By forming the finished edges, the integrity of the collar element 50 is enhanced and fewer steps and no post-processing are required to prevent non-entanglement. In addition, loose threads are also less likely to inhibit the aesthetic appearance of the necklace element 50.
    [079] The specific shape of collar element 50 in Figures 13 and 14 is intended to provide an example of a shape that is suitable for footwear 10. A variety of other shapes can also be used. As an example, Figure 16A describes a more outlined configuration. As additional examples, Figures 16B and 16C describe simpler collar profiles that can be incorporated into a variety of shoe types.
    [080] A flat interlacing machine can be used to form an individual gluing element 50. In order to accentuate the manufacturing efficiency, the interlacing machines can also be used to form a series of assembled collar elements 50, as described in Figures 17A and 17B. That is, the interlacing machines can form a single component that includes a plurality of collar elements 50. With reference to Figure 17A, each of the collar elements 50 can have substantially identical shapes, presenting different shapes that are suitable for different sizes footwear 10. Alternatively, each of the necklace elements 50 may come in different sizes and shapes, as described in Figure 17B. A point drop area can be interwoven into a series of collar elements 50 in order to provide conditions for several collar elements 50 to be separated without the need for cutting operations. More particularly, a loosening thread 56 that is located in the loosening area during the interlacing process can extend between the various collar elements 50. By means of pushing or removing the loosening thread 55, the collar elements 50 can be separated without the presence of cutting steps or other manufacturing steps. A similar release thread can be used to separate the different sheaths described in Figures 12A and 12B. NECKLACE-THROAT ELEMENT
    [081] Another shoe configuration 10 is described in Figure 18, including a neck-neck element 6 that extends at least partially around the ankle opening and also extends to the throat area of the shoe 10 defining the various loop openings 34 on the side side 14. A similar neck-collar element can also be located on the middle side 15. The neck-neck element 60 is similar in construction to the necklace element 50 and includes an outer layer 61 , an opposite inner layer 62, and a plurality of oscillating wires 63, and a flange 64. Although the edges of layers 61 and 62 are stuck together, in general, a central area present between layers 61 and 62 does not come to be fixed to them so that there is the formation of a cavity where the oscillation wires 63 are located. Therefore, the layers of interlaced material effectively form a tube or tubular structure, and the oscillation wires 63 can be located used or accommodated between layers 61 and 62.
    [082] While the outer layer 61 forms a portion of an outer surface of the upper 30 at the ankle opening area, the inner layer 62 forms a portion of the inner surface of the upper 30 (i.e., the surface defining the empty space in the ankle). inside the upper 30). In an upper area of the gluing element 50, layers 61 and 62 are seamlessly joined to each other. Similarly, layers 61 and 62 are seamlessly joined together in a lower area of the neck-neck element 60. Additionally, flange 64 extends outwardly from layers 61 and 62 and is used to connect the neck-neck 60 to the remainder of the upper 30. As in the case of the collar element 50, the flange 64 can extend between layers 31 and 32 and be attached to either one or both layers 31 and 32. Flange 64 is extends into the throat area and defines several loop openings 34. A portion of the flange 64 adjacent to the loop openings 34 can also extend between layers 31 and 32 and be attached to either one or both layers 31 and 32 .
    [083] The neck-collar element 60 can be formed through a flat interlacing process assuming a unitary interlacing construction, and can also be formed to present a finished configuration. In addition, any of the various types of yarns or stitches discussed above can also be employed on the neck-neck element 60. The specific shape of the neck-neck element 60 in Figures 19 and 20 is intended to provide an example of a shape that be suitable for shoes 10. In the configuration described in Figures 19 and 20, the collar-collar element 60 is limited to the side 14, and another element can be used on the intermediate side 15. In other configurations, however, a simple neck-neck element 60 can extend around the heel region 12 to form the ankle opening on both sides 14 and 14, and the individual neck-neck element 60 can extend through the throat area on both sides 14 and 15 to form each of the loop openings 34. A variety of other shapes may also be used. As per the sheath 41 and the glue member 50, an interlacing machine can form an individual component that includes a plurality of neck-glue elements 60 brought together in order to increase manufacturing efficiency.
    [084] Another element 70 is described in Figure 23 as a combination of tongue element 40 and neck-collar element 60. Although the flat and circular interlacing can be used to form discrete and relatively small areas of the upper 30 ( that is, the areas formed by the tongue element 40, the collar element 50, and the neck-neck element 60), the interlacing processes can also be employed to form larger areas that have unitary interlaced construction. As another example, we have the description of a shoe tongue element 80 in Figure 24. The shoe tongue element 80 includes a tongue area 81 and a shoe face area 82 can be understood in a simple way. layer of material, for example. When shoe 10 is incorporated, as described in Figure 25, the shoe 82 face area can form an inner lining. Furthermore, a portion of the shoe 82's face area can be exposed through an opening in layers 31 and 32. Although the shoe 82's face area may be constituted to exhibit a simple type of stitch structure or may have several interlacing structures. For example, the area exposed through the opening in layers 31 and 32 can define several openings to enhance the ventilation capacity. FOOTWEAR INCORPORATION
    [085] Each tongue element 40, collar element 50, and neck-neck element 60 includes a compressible area and a flange area. In general, the compressible area forms a comfortable structure that can support the foot, while the flange area is used to join the elements to the shoe 10 (for example, by means of a connection between layers 31 and 32). With respect to the tongue element 40, the compressible area includes the portions of the tongue element 40 where the core 42 is located, and the flange area includes the two flanges 47. With respect to the collar element 50, the compressible area includes layers 51 and 52 and oscillating threads 53, and the flange area includes flange 54. similarly, and with respect to the neck-neck element 60, the compressible area includes layers 61 and 62 and the oscillation 63, and the flange area includes flange 64. In each of these elements, the various flanges 47, 54 and 64 extend outwardly from the compressible area and are located internally in one of the layers of material forming the upper 30 (i.e., layer 31), and the various flanges 47, 54, and 64 are joined with the material layer or another portion of the upper 30.
    [086] With reference to Figures 5A and 5C, the flanges 47 coming from the tongue element 40 and the flange 54 coming from the collar element 50 are located between layers 31 and 32 and joined to at least one of layers 31 and 32. In other configurations, flanges 47 and 54 can be joined together with an upper formed from multiple layers. For example, Figure 22A details a configuration where the collar element 50 is joined to an area of the upper 30 including only layer 31. Although flange 54 can be joined to upper 30 internally from a layer of material, such as like layer 32, Figure 22B describes a configuration where the collar element 50 is joined to an area of the upper 30 where a central layer 35 is present, and the flange 54 is positioned between layers 32 and 35. In another configuration, described in Figure 22D, the collar element 50 includes two compressible areas where the oscillation wires are present, and one of the compressible areas is exposed through an opening in layer 31. Similar concepts can be applied so that the tongue 40 and collar-neck element 60 are joined with the other areas of the upper 30. In another configuration, described in Figure 26, flanges 54 from collar elements 50 extend along the inner surface of the empty space inside the upper 30 to form a continuous lining. Accordingly, the manner in which flanges 47, 54 and 64 are used to join the elements together with a shoe item can vary significantly.
    [087] When the neck-neck element 60 is interwoven, the layers 61 and 62 and the opposite sides of the flange 64 can be interwoven symmetrically and with equal quality. When formed in this way, the neck-neck element 60 can be used on either side of the side 14 or intermediate side 15. That is, the neck-neck element 60 can have a symmetrical aspect that allows its inclusion on any side of the footwear 10, reducing the types of elements that may be manufactured for use in footwear 10.
    [088] An additional advantage of forming the interlaced elements with opposite sides of equal quality is that an individual element can be incorporated in footwear versions 10 for both the right and left feet. With reference to Figures 27A and 27B, for example, there is a description of the opposite sides of another necklace element 80. The necklace element 80 is similar to the necklace element 50 and has (a) a side portion 81 intended to extend to the side 14 of the shoe 10 and (b) an intermediate portion 82 intended to extend to the intermediate side 15 of the shoe 10. The portions 81 and 82 are configured differently and give an asymmetrical aspect to the collar element 80 which it is suitable for sides 14 and 15. The opposite sides or faces of the collar element 80, however, are symmetrical and of equal quality. When incorporating shoes 10, the side that fills the outside depends on how shoes 10 are configured for the right foot or the left foot. That is, one side (that is, the side described in Figure 27B) will face the outside when incorporated into footwear 10 for the right foot, and an opposite side (that is, the side described in Figure 27A) will be facing outward when incorporated into footwear 10 for the left foot. Identical collar elements 80 can therefore be incorporated into footwear 10 for the right foot and the left foot, depending on which of the side faces is facing outwards. An advantage of this configuration is that it reduces the types of elements that are manufactured for use in different versions of footwear 10.
    [089] In order to take into account the incorporation of interlaced elements in footwear 10, a registration mark can be interlaced with the elements. That is, a yarn of a different color or a different type of stitch can be interwoven into the elements to form a registration mark. As an example, element 70 includes a registration mark located in the central part 71, as shown in Figure 23. When incorporating element 70 into footwear 10, registration mark 71 can be used to ensure that element 70 matches present centrally positioned and properly aligned with the other elements. Similar registration marks can be used for the tongue element 40 (i.e., on the flanges 47), collar element 50, and the neck-neck element 60. TONGUE ELEMENTS CONTAINING MATERIAL LINKS
    [090] The tongue elements can incorporate any variety of arbitrary wire sections. The benefit of incorporating arbitrary sections of yarn close to the tongue elements is the formation of padding or compressible areas of the tongue elements. For the purposes of this application, the “arbitrary wire sections” or their variants are defined as segments or portions of wires that do not consist of interleaved links formed directly (that is, with the definition of courses and careers) of a structure interlacing, such as oscillating yarns, internal yarns, shaggy links, yarn ends, and cut segments of the yarn.
    [091] In the various configurations, and with reference to Figures 11E and 11F, respectively, the arbitrary sections of wires can comprise of several oscillation wires located inside the cavity formed by the sheath 41, or at the cut ends from the wires in a circular interlacing process. In addition, in some configurations, arbitrary wire sections may consist of wire links similar to the plush cloth material links that they provide with core material 42. Such links may consist of portions of an interlacing structure, and may extend out of the wire sections defining courses and careers of the interlacing structure.
    [092] For example, a plurality of links of material 48 can be located within the cavity defined by sheath 42 with the formation of part of the heartwood or its entirety 42. The plurality of links of material 48 can extend across substantially the entire tongue member 40 to substantially form the entire core 42, as described in Figure 28A. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 28B, the plurality of links of material 48 may extend through a portion of the tongue element 40 to form a portion of the heartwood 42, while the other portion 49 of the heartwood 42 may include any variety of elements formed from other materials, including polymeric foam materials, threads, chambers filled with fluid, and fibrous meshes.
    [093] Links of material 48 may be formed from the unitary interlaced construction containing the upper region 43 of the sheath 41, with the lower region 44 of the sheath 41, or both. That is, the material links 48 can be formed during the interlacing process that forms the sheath 41. In addition, the material links 48 can also be formed by designing the same wire for the rest of the sheath 41. In addition, substantially all links of material 48 may be located within the cavity defined by sheath 41, although some loops of material 48 may be located on the outer surface of sheath 41 in some configurations.
    [094] Some tongue elements may include an interlaced sheath component as well as other interlaced structures. For example, according to the description given in Figures 29 and 30, a tongue element 140 includes an interlaced sheath 141 and a compressible core 142. The sheath 141 is formed as an interlaced element that extends around the core 142. More particularly, the sheath 141 forms a substantial portion of an external part of the tongue element 140 and further defines a cavity interior where the core 142 is located. The core 142 consists of a compressible structure within the tongue element 140 which accentuates the general comfort of footwear 10. The heartwood 142 is described as being formed from links of material 148. In some configurations, however, the heartwood 142 may be formed at least partially from other arbitrary sections of yarn or other materials, including polymeric foam materials, fluid filling chambers, and fibrous meshes. The tongue element 140 can therefore incorporate several structural factors of the tongue element 40.
    [095] In comparison with the tongue element 40, the tongue element 140 includes two peripheral interlaced structures 150 extending outwardly from portions of a sheath periphery 141. More particularly, the peripheral interlaced structures 150 can extend outwardly out from the opposite sides of the sheath 141 constituting the opposite edges of the tongue element 140, and may include peripheral bandages 151. in this configuration, the peripheral interlaced structures 150 have a different type of interlaced structure in addition to the sheath 141 and do not form a portion of the internal cavity where the core 142 is located. That is, the tongue element 140 can be formed to present an area with different types of interlaced structures. In other configurations, as shown in Figure 31, the peripheral interlaced structures 150 may be absent from the different areas of the tongue element 140. In addition, different areas of the tongue element 140 can be further formed from different types of yarns. Consequently, the tongue element 140 can be formed to have areas containing different types of threads or interlacing structures.
    [096] In some shoe configurations 10, in addition to incorporating a tongue element 40 or element 140, most of the upper 30 can be formed from an interlaced component 36 configured to extend around a foot of the foot. user and conform to the shape of that foot. In such configurations, the interlaced component 36 can extend through each of the regions 11 to 13, along the side side 14 and the intermediate side 15, over the front region of the foot 11, and around the region of the foot. heel 13. Interlaced member 36 can also define at least a portion of the void space within the upper 30 and an ankle opening to provide access to the void. For example, according to the description in Figures 32 and 34, the tongue element 40 of the upper 30 is fixed next to the interlaced component 36, which can be configured according to the established in the North American Patent Application Serial Number 12 / 338726, filed on December 18, 2008, incorporated herein as a reference. The tongue element 40 can be attached to the interwoven component 36 by stitching 37. As an additional example, according to the description given in Figures 35-37, the tongue element 140 of the upper 30 is attached by stitching 37 next to the interlaced component 36, which can be configured according to the established in the North American Patent Application Serial Number 13/048514 of Huffa and collaborators, deposited on March 15, 2011, incorporated in this document as a reference. Consequently, tongue elements 40 and 140., including material links 48 or other intermediate sections of yarns, can be used with the inclusion of the interlaced components providing with a upper that is substantially formed from interlaced elements or components.
    [097] The interlaced component 36 can incorporate different interlaced structures in different areas of the interlaced component 36, and can incorporate different types of yarns in different areas of the interlaced component 36, in order to provide specific properties and advantages along the different areas, as discussed US Patent Application Serial Number 13/048514. Similarly, tongue member 40 and tongue member 140 may also incorporate different interlaced structures, different types of yarn, or both, as noted above. In addition, an interlaced structure incorporated in an area of the interleaved component 36 can be substantially identical to that of the interlaced structure incorporated in the tongue element 40 or in the latch component 140, and a type of yarn embedded in an area of the interlaced component 36 can be substantially identical to that of the type of thread incorporated into the tongue element 40 or tongue element 140. Using the interlaced structures and the types of threads in common in the interlaced component 36 and any of the tongue elements 40 and 140 is provided with a advantage of obtaining aesthetic uniformity, tactile properties, or both with the different regions and most of the upper 30 components. Consequently, an area of the interlaced component 36 and an area of the tongue element 40 or tongue element 140 can share one or more properties, such as, for example, color, softness, biodegradability, durability, resistance to abrasion, strength, denier, texture, an aesthetic property, a stretch property, a recovery property, an insulating property, a hydrophobic property, or a thermal agglutination property.
    [098] The invention is described above and also in the accompanying figures with reference to a variety of configurations. The purpose served by the specification, however, is to provide an example of the various aspects and concepts related to the invention, without limiting its scope. A specialist in the relevant state of the art will identify the numerous variations and modifications that can be made along with the configurations described above without deviating from the scope of the present invention, defined according to the attached claims table.
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    Claims (18)
    [0001]
    1. Latch element (40) of a shoe article comprising an interlaced component (36) having a compressible area and a flange area extending outwardly from the compressible area, the compressible area including a first interlaced layer and a second interlaced layer formed of unitary interlaced construction, the tongue element CHARACTERIZED by the fact that: (a) the areas of the first interlaced layer and the second interlaced layer are spaced from each other to define a cavity within the interlaced component (36 ), (b) the edges of the first interlaced layer and the second interlaced layer are joined to each other around at least a portion of the cavity, and (c) a plurality of arbitrary sections of threads is located within the cavity in which the plurality of arbitrary wire sections is a plurality of material links (48).
    [0002]
    2. Latch element (40) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the plurality of arbitrary sections of wires is formed from the unitary interlaced construction with the first interlaced layer.
    [0003]
    3. Latch element (40), according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that another plurality of arbitrary wire sections is located inside the cavity being formed from the unitary interlaced construction with the second interlaced layer.
    [0004]
    Latch element (40) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the interlaced component defines a flange (54) in the flange area extending outwardly from one of the first interlaced layer and the second interlaced layer.
    [0005]
    5. Latch element (40) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the interlaced component (36) defines a flange (54) in the flange area extending outwardly from each of the first interlaced and second layers interlaced layer.
    [0006]
    6. Latch element (40) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the interlaced component (36) forms most of the outside of a latch element (140).
    [0007]
    7. Footwear article featuring a upper (30) and a sole structure attached to the upper (30), CHARACTERIZED by the fact that it comprises: a layer of material forming at least a portion of an outer surface of the upper (30); and a tongue element (40) including an interlaced component (36) formed of a unitary interlaced construction, the interlaced component (36) having a compressible area and a flange area extending outwardly from the compressible area, the compressible area forming portions of both, the outer surface and an inner opposite surface of the upper (30) and defining a cavity within the interlaced component (36) that includes a plurality of arbitrary sections of threads, and the flange area located within the layer of material and fastening adjacent to the material layer, wherein the plurality of arbitrary sections of yarn is a plurality of material links (48).
    [0008]
    8. Footwear article according to claim 7, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the interlaced component (36) forms most of the outside of the tongue element (40).
    [0009]
    9. Footwear article according to claim 7, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the plurality of arbitrary sections of threads is formed from the unitary interlaced construction with the interlaced component (36).
    [0010]
    10. Footwear article according to claim 7, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the shoe article still comprises an additional material layer located parallel to the material layer and into the outer surface, and a portion of the flange area is located between the material layer and the additional material layer.
    [0011]
    11. Footwear article according to claim 7, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the material layer comprises an interlaced structure, and the compressible area of the tongue element (40) includes the interlaced structure.
    [0012]
    12. Footwear article featuring a upper (30) and a sole structure attached to the upper (30), FEATURED by the fact that it comprises: a first interlaced component defining at least a portion of an empty space inside the upper (30) for admission of a foot, and the first interlaced component defining an opening at the ankle to provide access to the foot in the empty space; and a tongue element (40) joined to the first interlaced component, with the tongue element (40) including a second interlaced component being formed by a unitary interlaced construction and defining an internal cavity in which the plurality of arbitrary wire sections is located in the interior of the cavity, wherein the plurality of arbitrary wire sections is a plurality of material links (48).
    [0013]
    13. Footwear article according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the plurality of arbitrary sections of yarns is formed from the unitary interlaced construction with the second interlaced component.
    [0014]
    14. Footwear article according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the second interlaced component has a compressible area and a flange area extending outward from the compressible area, the compressible area defining the interior of the cavity, and the flange area being joined to the first interlaced component.
    [0015]
    15. Footwear article according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the second interlaced component forms most of the outside of the tongue element (40).
    [0016]
    16. Footwear article according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that a first interlaced structure is incorporated in an area of the first interlaced component, a second interlaced structure is incorporated in an area second interlaced component, and the first interlaced structure is the same as the second interlaced structure.
    [0017]
    17. Footwear article according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that a first type of yarn is incorporated in an area of the first interlaced component, a second type of yarn is incorporated in an area of the second interlaced component, and the first wire type is the same as the second type of wire.
    [0018]
    18. Footwear article according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that an area of the first interlaced component has a first color, an area of the second interlaced component has a second color, and the first color is the same as the second color.
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