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    FOOTWEAR ARTICLE INCORPORATING A KNITTED COMPONENT. The present invention relates to an article of footwear that has an upper and a sole structure attached to the upper. The upper part includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a coating layer attached to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of projected areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper part to receive a foot from a user. The projected areas can include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an embedded cord extended through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and sections of wire extending through the second tubular structure.
    公开号:BR112014028914B1
    申请号:R112014028914-0
    申请日:2013-11-07
    公开日:2021-03-02
    发明作者:Tetsuya T. Minami；James Molyneux；Doug D. Wilken；Phil Woodman
    申请人:Nike Innovate C.V；
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    CROSS REFERENCE WITH RELATED ORDER
    [001] This non-provisional patent application claims priority under 35 USC § 119 (e) for US Interim Patent Application 61 / 727,010, which was filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office on November 15, 2012 and entitled “Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component”, the disclosure of which is incorporated entirely here by reference. FUNDAMENTALS
    [002] Conventional footwear articles generally include two primary elements, an upper and a sole structure. The upper part is attached to the sole structure and forms a void inside the shoe to receive a comfortable and safe foot. The sole structure is attached to a bottom surface 51-63e of the upper part, so that it is positioned between the upper part and the ground. In some athletic footwear items, for example, the sole structure may include a midsole and an outer sole. The midsole can be formed of a polymer foam material that attenuates the reaction forces of the ground to reduce pressure on the foot and leg during walking, running and other walking activities. The outer sole is attached to a lower surface of the midsole and forms a hitch portion in the floor of the sole structure that is formed of a durable and wear-resistant material. The sole structure can also include an insole positioned inside the void and proximal to a lower surface of the foot to increase the comfort of the shoe.
    [003] The upper part generally extends over the instep and the toe areas, along the medial and lateral sides of the foot and around the heel area of the foot. In some footwear items, such as basketball shoes and boots, the upper may extend upward and around the ankle to provide support or protection for the ankle. Access to the void inside the upper is usually provided by an ankle opening in a heel region of the shoe. A shoelace system is often incorporated at the top to adjust the fit of the upper, thereby allowing the foot to enter and remove the void within the upper. The drawstring system also allows the user to modify certain dimensions of the upper part, particularly the circumference, to accommodate feet with varying dimensions. In addition, the upper part may include a tongue that extends under the lacing system to improve the shoe's adjustability and the upper part may incorporate a heel buttress to limit the movement of the heel.
    [004] Various materials are conventionally used in the manufacture of the upper part. The upper part of athletic shoes, for example, can be formed of elements of multiple materials. The materials can be selected based on various properties, including resistance to elongation, resistance to wear, flexibility, permeability to air, compressibility and drainage of moisture, for example. With respect to the exterior of the upper, the toe area and the heel area can be formed of leather, synthetic leather or a rubber material to provide a relatively high degree of wear resistance. Leather, synthetic leather and rubber materials may not exhibit the desired degree of flexibility and air permeability for several other areas outside. In this way, the other areas of the exterior can be formed of a synthetic textile, for example. The exterior of the upper part can therefore be formed of numerous material elements that each grant different properties to the upper part. The middle or central layer of the upper part can be formed of a lightweight polymer foam material that provides cushioning and increases comfort. Similarly, the inside of the upper can be formed of a comfortable, moisture-wicking textile that removes perspiration from the area immediately surrounding the foot. The various material elements and other components can be joined with adhesive or stitching. In this way, the conventional upper is made up of several material elements that each grant different properties to the various areas of the footwear. SUMMARY
    [005] A shoe item has an upper and a sole structure attached to the upper. In various configurations, the upper part includes a knitted component having a plurality of projected areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper part to receive a user's foot. The projected areas include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an embedded cord extended through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and sections of wire extending through the second tubular structure. In addition, a coating layer can be attached to the knitted component.
    [006] A method for fabricating the upper for a shoe article may include placing a layer of lining adjacent to a knitted component and in an overlapping configuration, the knitted component having regions with different thicknesses. The coating layer and the knitted component can be located between a first surface and a second surface of a press. The first surface includes a first material and the second surface includes a second material, the first material having greater compressibility than the second material. In addition, the coating layer and the knitted component can be compressed between the first surface and the second surface to join the coating layer on the knitted component.
    [007] A shoe item has an upper and a sole structure attached to the upper. In various configurations, the upper part includes a foot region and an ankle region. The foot region covers at least a portion of a user's foot and includes a foot portion of a knitted component. The ankle region covers at least a portion of the wearer's ankle and includes an ankle portion of the knitted component. The foot part and the ankle part of the knitted component are formed of unitary mesh construction. The foot region has a first degree of stretching and the ankle region has a second degree of stretching, with the first degree of stretching being less than the second degree of stretching.
    [008] A shoe item has an upper and a sole structure attached to the upper. In various configurations, the upper part includes a knitted component extended through an entrance area of the upper part. The mesh component defines a channel in the entrance area, with the channel including two overlapping mesh layers formed of unitary mesh construction. The upper part also includes a plurality of shoelace receiving elements located on opposite sides of the entrance area, two of the shoelace receiving elements are located adjacent to opposite ends of the channel. A shoelace extends through the channel and engages the shoelace receiving elements.
    [009] The advantages and characteristics of the novelty characterizing aspects of the invention are evidenced with particularity in the attached claims. To achieve a better understanding of the novelty's advantages and characteristics, however, reference can be made to the following descriptive material and accompanying figures that describe and illustrate various configurations and concepts related to the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [010] The invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings and description. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, the emphasis, instead, being placed on the illustration of the principles of the invention. Furthermore, in the figures, similar reference numerals designate corresponding parts across all different views.
    [011] Figure 1 is a projection view of the side face of a first configuration of a shoe item.
    [012] Figure 2 is a projection view of the medial face of the first configuration of the shoe item.
    [013] Figure 3 is a top plan view of the first configuration of the shoe item.
    [014] Figures 4A and 4C are a sectional view of the first configuration of the shoe item, as defined respectively by the cut lines 4A to 4C in figure 3.
    [015] Figure 5 is a top plan view of a knitted component and a covering layer of the upper part of the first configuration of the footwear.
    [016] Figure 6 is an exploded top plan view of the knitted component and the cladding layer.
    [017] Figures 7A to 7C are a sectional view of the knitted component and the cladding layer, as respectively defined by the cut lines 7A to 7C in figure 5.
    [018] Figures 8A and 8B are seen in perspective of an exemplary portion of the knitted component and the cladding layer.
    [019] Figures 9A to 9C are top plan views representing additional configurations of the knitted component.
    [020] Figures 10A to 10D are seen in perspective of a process for using a press to join the knitted component and the cladding layer.
    [021] Figures 11A to 11D are cut views of the process for using the press, as defined respectively by the cut lines 11A to 11D in figures 10A to 10D.
    [022] Figure 12 is a projection view of the side face of a second configuration of the shoe article.
    [023] Figure 13 is a projection view of the medial face of the second configuration of the shoe article.
    [024] Figure 14 is a top plan view of the second configuration of the shoe item.
    [025] Figure 15 is a sectional view of the second configuration of the shoe item, as defined by the cut line 15 in figure 14.
    [026] Figure 16 is a top plan view of a third configuration of the shoe item.
    [027] Figure 17 is a sectional view of the third configuration of the shoe item, as defined by the cut line 17 in figure 16.
    [028] Figure 18 is a top plan view of a tongue of the third configuration of the shoe article.
    [029] Figure 19 is a sectional view of the tongue, as defined by the cut line 19 in figure 18.
    [030] Figures 20 and 21 are top plan views of additional configurations of the knitted component and a shoelace.
    [031] Figure 22 is a sectional view, as defined by the cut line 22 in figure 21.
    [032] Figure 23 is a bottom plan view of a knitted component configuration that includes an inner layer.
    [033] Figure 24 is a sectional view of the shoe item corresponding to Figure 4A and representing the inner layer.
    [034] Figures 25A and 25B are top plan views corresponding to figure 5 and representing additional configurations for the covering layer of an upper part of the first configuration of the shoe article. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
    [035] The following discussion and accompanying figures reveal a shoe item having a top that includes a knitted component and a coating layer. The shoe item is revealed to have a general configuration suitable for walking or running. The concepts associated with footwear, including the upper, can also be applied to a variety of other types of athletic shoes, including baseball shoes, basketball shoes, training shoes, cycling shoes, football shoes, shoes for football, running shoes, tennis shoes and hiking boots, for example. The concepts can also be applied to types of footwear that are generally considered to be non-athletic, including evening shoes, loafers, sandals and work boots. The concepts revealed here apply, therefore, to a wide variety of footwear types. GENERAL STRUCTURE OF FOOTWEAR
    [036] A shoe item 100 is shown in Figures 1 to 4C as including a sole structure 110 and an upper part 120. While the sole structure 110 is located under and supports a user's foot, the upper part 120 provides a comfortable and secure foot cover. As such, the foot may be located within a void in the upper 120 to effectively hold the foot within the shoe 100 or otherwise unify the foot and shoe 100. Furthermore, the sole structure 110 is secured in a lower area of the upper part 120 and extends between the foot and the ground to attenuate the forces of reaction of the ground (that is, to cushion the foot), to provide traction, to increase the stability and to influence the movements of the foot, for example.
    [037] For reference purposes, shoe 100 can be divided into three general regions: a front region of the foot 101, an intermediate region of the foot 102 and a region of the heel 103. The front region of the foot 101 generally covers the portions of the foot. footwear 100 corresponding to the front portions of the foot, including the toes and joints connecting the metatarsals with the phalanges. The intermediate region of the foot 102 generally comprises portions of the shoe 100 corresponding to medium portions of the foot, including the area of the arch. The heel region 103 generally comprises portions of the shoe 100 corresponding to the rear portions of the foot, including the heel and the heel bone. Footwear 100 also includes a side face 104 and a medial face 105, which extend through each of regions 101 to 103 and correspond with opposite faces of footwear 100. More particularly, side face 104 corresponds to an external area of the foot (i.e., the surface that faces away from the other foot) and the medial face 105 corresponds to an internal area of the foot (i.e., the surface that faces the other foot). Regions 101 to 103 and faces 104 and 105 are not designed to demarcate precise areas of footwear 100. Preferably regions 101 to 103 and faces 104 and 105 are designed to represent general areas of footwear 100 to assist in the following discussion . In addition to footwear 100, regions 101 to 103 and faces 104 and 105 can also be applied to sole structure 110, upper 120 and their individual elements.
    [038] The primary elements of the sole structure 110 are a midsole 111, an outsole 112 and an insole 113. The midsole 111 is attached to a lower surface of the upper 120 and can be formed of a foam element of compressible polymer (for example, a polyurethane foam or ethyl vinyl acetate) that attenuates the reaction forces of the ground (that is, provides cushioning) when compressed between the foot and the ground during walking, running or other walking activities. In additional configurations, the midsole 111 can incorporate plates, moderators, chambers filled with fluid, durable elements or movement control components that still attenuate forces, increase stability or influence foot movements or the midsole 111 can be primarily formed of a fluid-filled chamber. The outsole 112 is attached to a lower surface of the midsole 111 and can be formed of a wear-resistant rubber material that is textured to provide traction. The insole 113 is located inside the void at the top 120 and is positioned to extend under a lower surface of the foot to increase the comfort of the shoe 100. Although this configuration for the sole structure 110 provides an example of a sole structure that can be used in conjunction with the upper 120, a variety of other conventional or unconventional configurations for sole structure 110 can also be used. Thus, the characteristics of the sole structure 110 or any sole structure used with the upper part 120 can vary considerably.
    [039] The upper part 120 includes an outer surface 121 and an opposite inner surface 122. While the outer surface 121 faces outward and away from the shoe 100, the inner surface 122 faces inward and defines most or one relatively large portion of the void inside the shoe 100 to receive the foot. The void is formed to accommodate the foot. When the foot is located within the void, therefore, the upper part 120 extends along a lateral aspect of the foot, along a medial aspect of the foot, over the foot, around the heel and under the foot. Furthermore, the inner surface 122 may be against the foot or a sock covering the foot. The upper part 120 also includes a collar 123 which is located primarily in the heel region 103 and forms an opening that provides access for the foot to the void. More particularly, the foot can be inserted in the upper part 120 through the opening formed by the collar 123 and the foot can be removed from the upper part 120 through the opening formed by the collar 123.
    [040] An entrance area 124 of the upper part 120 is located in front of the collar 123 and primarily in the middle region of the foot 102. Although the extension of the entrance area 124 may vary, the entrance area 124 corresponds with a region of the chest of the foot or upper surface of the foot and includes a lace 125, a plurality of lace receiving elements 126 and a tongue 127. Lace 125 engages the various receiving elements of lace 126 and follows a zigzag path between the elements of receiving the shoelace 126. In addition, the shoelace 125 passes repeatedly through the entry area 124 and between opposite faces of the entry area 124. When wearing shoes 100, the shoelace 125 allows the user to modify the dimensions of the upper 120 to accommodate the proportions of the foot. More particularly, the shoelace 125 can be manipulated in a conventional manner to allow the user (a) to tighten the upper part 120 around the foot and (b) to loosen the upper part 120 to facilitate the insertion and removal of the foot from the void. in the upper part 120 (that is, through the opening formed by the collar 123). Although the receiving elements of the shoelace 126 are represented as openings in the upper part 120 and with the shoelace 125 passing through the openings, the receiving elements of the shoelace 126 can be clips, eyelets, hooks or D-rings.
    [041] Most of the upper 120 is formed of a component made of mesh 130 and a coating layer 140, which are represented separately from the rest of the shoe 100 in figures 5 and 6. The component made of mesh 130 can be manufactured , for example, through a flat knitting process and extends through each of the regions 101 to 103, along both the side face 104 and the medial face 105, over the front region of the foot 101 and around the heel region 103. Although portions of the knitted component 130 form the outer surface 121, the knitted component 130 forms a larger or relatively large portion of the inner surface 122, thereby defining a portion of the void within the upper part 120. In some configurations, the 130 mesh component may also extend under the foot. For example purposes in the various figures, however, a sock sewn directly on the upper part ("strobel") is attached to the knitted component 130 and forms most of the upper part 120 that extends under the foot. In this configuration, the insole 113 extends over the sock sewn on the upper part 128 and forms a surface on which the foot rests. In addition, a seam 129 extends vertically through the heel region 103, as shown in figures 3 and 4C, to join the edges of the knitted component 130.
    [042] The coating layer 140 is adjacent to the knitted component 130 and is attached to the outside of the knitted component 130, thereby forming most or a relatively large portion of the outer surface 121. Various materials can be used to form the coating layer 140, including a polymer sheet, leather or synthetic leather elements, a woven or non-woven textile or a metal sheet. As with the knitted component 130, the coating layer 140 extends through each of the regions 101 to 103, along both the side face 104 and the medial face 105, over the front region of the foot 101 and around of the heel region 103. The coating layer 140 is shown to be absent from the portions of the entry area 124 (for example, tongue 127) and the inner surface 122. In additional configurations of the shoe 100, the coating layer 140 may be absent from other areas of the upper part 120 or can extend over portions of the entrance area 124 and into the interior surface 122.
    [043] The combination of the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 provides several advantages for the shoe 100. As an example, the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 provide a relatively firm and similar fit. glove for the upper 120 that holds the foot inside the shoe 100 during walking, running and other walking activities. When formed as a football shoe, for example, the relatively firm, glove-like fit can provide the user with greater feel and control of the ball. The coating layer 140 can also be used to reinforce areas of the upper part 120. For example, the coating layer 140 can inhibit elongation in the knitted component 130 and can increase the wear resistance or abrasion resistance of the upper part 120 The coating layer 140 can also provide water resistance for the shoe 100. In addition, the formation of the shoe 100 in this configuration can provide a relatively small weight or mass, support for the foot, uniform adjustment and conformation to the shape of the foot and a relatively seamless interior with greater user comfort.
    [044] The above discussion presents several features and elements of the upper 120. In additional shoe configurations 100, however, the upper 120 may also include one or more of (a) a heel buttress in the heel region 103 to increase the stability, (b) a toe guard on the front of the foot 101 which is formed of a wear-resistant material and (c) logos, trademarks and notices with instructions for care and material information. In this way, the upper part 120 can incorporate a variety of other features and elements, in addition to the features and elements discussed here and shown in the figures. KNITTED COMPONENT CONFIGURATION
    [045] The knitted component 130 extends over the entire upper part 120 and forms most of the inner surface 122, thereby defining a portion of the void within the upper part 120. Although seams may be present in the knitted component 130, most of the knitted component 130 has a substantially seamless configuration. In addition, the component made of mesh 130 may be formed of unitary mesh construction. As used here, a knitted component (for example, the knitted component 130) is defined as being formed of "unitary mesh construction" when formed as an element of a piece through a knitting process. That is, the knitting process substantially forms the various characteristics and structures of the knitted component 130 without the need for significant additional manufacturing steps or processes. Although portions of the knitted component 130 can be joined together (for example, edges of the knitted component 130 being joined, as in seam 129) following the knitting process, the knitted component 130 remains formed of construction unitary mesh because it is formed as a one-piece mesh element. In addition, the knitted component 130 remains formed of unitary mesh construction when other elements (for example, lace 125, stocking sewn on top 128, logos, trademarks, notices) are added, following the knitting process . Examples of various configurations of knitted components that can be used for the knitted component 130 are disclosed in U.S. Patent 6,931,762 to Dua; U.S. Patent 7,347,011 to Dua and others; U.S. Patent Application Publication 2008/0110048 to Dua et al; U.S. Patent Application Publication 2010/0154256 to Dua and U.S. Patent Application Publication 20120233882 to Huffa and others, each of which is incorporated herein entirely by reference.
    [046] The primary elements of the knitted component 130 are a knitted element 131 and a built-in cord 132. The knitted element 131 is formed of at least one yarn that is manipulated (for example, with a knitting machine) to form a plurality of interlocking loops that define a variety of strokes and ridges. That is, the knitted element 131 has the structure of a knitted textile. The embedded cord 132 extends through the mesh element 131 and passes between the various loops within the mesh element 131. Although the embedded cord 132 generally extends along strokes within the mesh element 131, the embedded cord 132 can also extend along protrusions within the mesh element 131. Advantages of the built-in cord 132 include providing support, stability and structure. For example, the built-in cord 132 helps with the firming of the upper part 120 around the foot, limits deformation in the areas of the upper part 120 (for example, provides resistance to elongation) and operates in conjunction with the shoelace 125 to increase fit of footwear 100. US Patent Application Publication 20120233882 to Huffa et al., which has been referenced above and incorporated here, discusses the way in which the 130 mesh component can be formed, including the inlay process or otherwise location of the embedded cord 132 within the mesh element 131.
    [047] The knit element 131 can incorporate various types and combinations of stitches and threads. With respect to the stitches, the yarn forming the knit element 131 can have one type of stitch in one area of the knit element 131 and another type of stitch in another area of the knit element 131. Depending on the types and combinations of stitching used, the areas of the knit element 131 can have a smooth knit structure, a meshed knit structure or a ribbed knit structure, for example. Different types of stitches can affect the physical properties of the knit element 131, including aesthetics, elongation, thickness, air permeability and abrasion resistance of the knit element 131. That is, different types of stitches can grant different properties for different areas of the knitted component 130. With respect to the yarns, the knitting element 131 may have one type of yarn in one area of the knitting element 131 and another type of yarn in another area of the knitting element 131. Depending on various design criteria, the knit element 131 can incorporate yarn with deniers, different materials (for example, cotton, spandex, polyester, rayon, wool and nylon) and different degrees of twist, for example. Different types of yarns can affect the physical properties of the 131 mesh element, including aesthetics, elongation, thickness, air permeability and abrasion resistance of the 131 mesh element. That is, different types of yarns can grant different properties to areas different from the knitted component 130. By combining the various types and combinations of stitches and yarns, each area of the knit element 131 may have specific properties that increase the comfort, durability and performance of the shoe 100. In some configurations, multiple yarns with different colors can be used to form the knitted component 130. When yarns with different colors are twisted together and then knitted, the knitted component 130 can have an interlaced appearance with multiple colors randomly distributed throughout higher than 120.
    [048] One or more of the wires within the 131 mesh element can be partially formed from a thermoplastic polymer material, which softens or melts when heated and returns to the solid state when cooled. More particularly, the thermoplastic polymer material changes from a solid to a soft or liquid state when subjected to sufficient heat and then the thermoplastic polymer material changes from a soft or liquid state to a solid state when sufficiently cooled. As such, thermoplastic polymer materials are often used to join two objects or elements together. In that case, a wire incorporating the thermoplastic polymer material can be used to join (a) the wire to other portions of the wire, (b) the wire to other wires, (c) the wire to the embedded cord 132 or (d) the component made of mesh 130 in coating layer 140, for example.
    [049] The embedded cord 132, as mentioned above, extends through the mesh element 131 and passes between the various loops within the mesh element 131. More particularly, the embedded cord 132 is located within the mesh structure of the element of mesh mesh 131. With reference to figures 7A and 7B, for example, the mesh element 131 forms two separate and spaced textile layers, which effectively define a tubular channel or structure and the embedded cord 132 is located between the spaced textile layers. In some configurations, however, the mesh element 131 may have the configuration of a single textile layer in the area of the embedded cord 132. In any configuration, the embedded cord 132 is located within the mesh element 131 and between opposite surfaces of the element mesh 131. Although the embedded cord 132 is primarily within the mesh element 131, portions of the embedded cord 132 may be visible or exposed on one or both surfaces of the mesh element 131.
    [050] When the knitted component 130 is incorporated into the shoe 100, the built-in cord 132 extends in a generally vertical direction and from the entry area 124 to an area where sole structure 110 is attached to the upper 120. More in particular, the embedded cord repeatedly passes through the mesh element 131 from the entry area 124 to an area adjacent to the sole structure 110. In the entry area 124, the embedded cord can also extend around the receiving elements of the shoelace 126 , thereby forming loops through which shoelace 125 passes. In comparison with the mesh element 131, the embedded cord 132 may exhibit greater resistance to elongation. That is, the embedded cord 132 may elongate less than the mesh element 131. Since numerous sections of the embedded cord 132 extend to the sole structure 110 from the entry area 124, the embedded cord 132 provides resistance to elongation. for that area of the upper 120. In addition, placing tension on the shoelace 125 can give tension to the built-in cord 132, thereby inducing the portion of the upper 120 between the entrance area 124 and sole structure 110 to stand against the foot. As such, the built-in cord 132 operates in conjunction with the shoelace 125 to assist in firming the upper 120 around the foot and increasing the fit of the shoe 100.
    [051] The configuration of the built-in cord 132 can vary significantly. In addition to the yarn, the embedded cord 132 may have the configurations of a filament (for example, a monofilament), fiber, rope, belt, cable or chain, for example. In comparison to the threads forming the mesh element 131, the thickness of the embedded cord 132 may be greater. In some configurations, the embedded cord 132 may have a significantly greater thickness than the threads of the 131 mesh element. Furthermore, the materials forming the embedded cord 132 may include any of the materials for the wire within the 131 mesh element. , such as cotton, spandex, polyester, rayon, wool and nylon, but can also include metals and a variety of engineered filaments that are used for high tensile strength applications, including glass, aramids (eg para-aramid and meta -amide), ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and liquid crystal polymer. As another example, a braided polyester fiber can also be used as the embedded cord 132.
    [052] The combination of the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 has several advantages for the shoe 100. In some configurations, however, the coating layer 140 may be absent from the shoe 100. That is, the component made in mesh 130 can be used individually to form portions of the upper part 120 and the component made of mesh 130 can form most of the relatively large portion of each of the surfaces 121 and 122. Furthermore, the presence of projected areas 133 when the coating layer 140 is absent can provide additional thickness or space for the upper part 120, while also varying the elongation properties of the upper part 120. Although discussed in combination with the coating layer 140, therefore, the knitted component 130 can be used individually. CONFIGURATION OF THE COATING LAYER
    [053] The coating layer 140 is adjacent to the mesh component 130 and is attached to the mesh component 130 to form a portion of the outer surface 121. As mentioned above, the coating layer 140 can be formed of a sheet polymer, leather or synthetic leather elements, a woven or non-woven textile or a sheet of metal. When formed as a polymer sheet or polymer layer, the coating layer 140 may initially be a polymer film, a polymer mesh, a polymer powder or a polymer resin, for example. With any of these structures, a variety of polymer materials can be used for coating layer 140, including polyurethane, polyester, polyester polyurethane, polyether polyurethane and nylon. An example of a nonwoven textile with thermoplastic polymer filaments that can be joined to the 130 mesh component is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication 2010/0199406 to Dua et al., Which is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, additional considerations related to coating layer 140 can be found in U.S. Patent Application Publication 2012/0246973 to Dua, which is incorporated herein by reference.
    [054] Although coating layer 140 may be formed of a thermoset polymer material, many configurations of coating layer 140 are formed of thermoplastic polymer materials (e.g., thermoplastic polyurethane). In general, a thermoplastic polymer material softens or melts when heated and returns to a solid state when cooled. More particularly, the thermoplastic polymer material changes from a solid to a softened or liquid state when subjected to sufficient heat and then the thermoplastic polymer material changes from a softened or liquid to a solid state when sufficiently cooled. As such, the thermoplastic polymer material can be melted, molded, cooled, re-melted, reshaped and cooled again through multiple cycles. Thermoplastic polymer materials can also be welded or thermally bonded to textile elements, such as the knitted component 130.
    [055] In many shoe configurations 100, a single element of lining layer 140 is attached to the entire 130 mesh component and substantially covers the entire 130 mesh component. In additional configurations, however, elements other than the fabric layer 130 cladding 140 can be formed of different materials and positioned in separate areas of the knitted component 130. That is, a portion of the cladding layer 140 formed of a material can be joined in one area of the knitted component 130 and another portion of the coating layer 140 formed from another material can be joined in a different area than the knitted component 130. By varying the materials that form coating layer 140, different properties can be applied in different areas of the upper part 120. In other configurations , the coating layer 140 can only cover specific areas of the knitted component 130, thus leaving other areas of d the component made in mesh 130 exposed. The coating layer 140 may therefore be absent from some areas of the knitted component 130.
    [056] The coating layer 140 is discussed above as being positioned on the outside of the 130 mesh component. In some configurations, however, the coating layer 140 can be joined with an opposite surface of the 130 mesh component, thereby way forming a portion of the inner surface 122. In other configurations, two layers of coating 140 can be joined on opposite surfaces of the knitted component 130, or the coating layer 140 can impregnate or otherwise extend into the made component in mesh 130. PROJECTED AREAS
    [057] The knitted component 130 includes a plurality of projected areas 133 that extend outward and away from the void within the upper part 120. The projected areas 133 form protrusions, protrusions, bumps or other portions extended outwardly in the component made of mesh 130. As with the built-in cord 132, many of the projected areas 133 extend in a generally vertical direction and from the entry area 124 to the area where the sole structure 110 is attached at the top 120. Some of the projected areas 133 correspond with and incorporate the embedded cord 132. In addition, some of the projected areas 133 extend in a generally horizontal direction and between two other projected areas 133. That is, the horizontal projected areas 133 extend between and effectively join with two of the vertical projected areas 133. In addition to providing a unique aesthetic for the shoe 100, the projected areas 133 can increase the resistance of the upper 12 0 or grant a variety of different properties to the top 120.
    [058] The coating layer 140 extends over the projected areas 133 and can be secured in the projected areas 133, as well as other areas of the component made in mesh 130. As such, the coating layer 140 forms corresponding protuberances, protrusions, bumps or other portions extended outwardly at the locations of the projected areas 133 and on the outer surface 121, as shown in Figures 7A and 7C, for example. An advantage of this configuration is that the friction properties of the shoe 100 can be controlled through the specific pattern that the projected areas 133 form on the upper 120. As an example, the combination of the projected areas 133 and the coating layer 140 can provide a greater control of the ball during the football sport. That is, a soccer player can obtain greater control of a soccer ball through the elevated or extended portions of the upper part 120 that are formed by the projected areas 133.
    [059] The projected areas 133 can be formed to have various configurations. That is, multiple mesh structures and knitting techniques can be used to form the projected areas 133. As examples, each of Figures 8A and 8B represents an exemplary portion of the upper part 120 with two different configurations for the projected areas 133. More particularly, a first of the projected areas 133 includes a first tubular structure 134 and a portion of the embedded cord 132 and a second of the projected areas 133 includes a second tubular structure 135 and a plurality of wire sections 136. Each of these configurations will be discussed. in more detail below.
    [060] The first tubular structure 134 is an area of the 131 mesh element with two separate and spaced textile layers 137. While the edge areas of the first tubular structure 134 are joined and formed of unitary mesh construction, the central area it is not joined and forms a channel in which the embedded cord 132 is located. Although the first tubular structure 134 alone is sufficient to form one of the projected areas 133, the presence of the embedded cord 131 provides additional thickness. The embedded cord 132 extends longitudinally and through the first tubular structure 134, thereby extending along the length of the first tubular structure 134.
    [061] The second tubular structure 135 is an area of the mesh element 131 with two separate and spaced textile layers 138, so having a configuration that is similar to the first tubular structure 134. While the edge areas of the second tubular structure 135 are joined and formed of unitary mesh construction, the central area is not joined and forms a channel in which the plurality of wire sections 136 is located. Although the second tubular structure 135 alone is sufficient to form one of the projected areas 133, the presence of the wire sections 136 provides additional thickness.
    [062] The wire sections 136 extend laterally and through the second tubular structure 135, so they extend across the width of the second tubular structure 135 instead of along a longitudinal length of the second tubular structure 135. Although the way in which the wire sections 136 are attached to may vary, the wire sections 136 are represented as intersecting in figures 7A, 7C, 8A and 8B and can form folded stitches on opposite faces of the second tubular structure 135. That is, stitches Folded sewing patterns can join sections of yarn 136 with opposite faces of the second tubular structure 135. As shown in an area removed from figure 8B, one of the projected areas 133 (i.e., a horizontal projected area 133) includes additional yarn sections 136 and extends between and effectively joins tubular structures 134 and 135, so extending from the first tubular structure 134 to the second tubular structure 135. Although the wire sections 136 can intersect at the outside ns across the width of the second tubular structure 135, the wire sections 136 can have several other configurations. As examples, the wire sections 136 may lie flat and not intersect, or the wire sections 136 may extend longitudinally and along a length of the second tubular structure 135.
    [063] As discussed above, the projected areas 133 form protrusions, protrusions, bumps or other portions extended outward in the knitted component 130. As such, the projected areas 133 are portions of the knitted component 130 that are thicker than the than other areas of the knitted component 130. In this configuration, most or a relatively large portion of the knitted component 130 has a first thickness and the various projected areas 133 have a second thickness, with the first thickness being less than the second thickness. Depending on the mesh structures and knitting techniques that are used to form the knitted component 130, as well as the yarns used in the knitted component 130, the difference between the first thickness and the second thickness can vary from one to ten millimeters or more. In many configurations, the first thickness is less than four millimeters and the second thickness is at least two millimeters greater than the first thickness.
    [064] The specific pattern that the projected areas 133 form at the top 120 can vary significantly. With reference to figures 1 and 2, for example, the projected areas 133 extend across most of the lateral face 104 and medial face 105, but are absent from the front portion of the forefoot 101 and the rear portion of the heel region 103. The locations and configurations of the projected areas 133 can vary, however, significantly. As an example, figure 9A represents a configuration in which the spacing between several projected areas 133 varies throughout the component made in mesh 130. Furthermore, the projected areas 133 that extend between and connect other projected areas 133 are present in some areas, but absent in other areas. Although the projected areas 133 are present in an area of the knitted component 130 that corresponds with the front region of the foot 101, the projected areas 133 are absent in areas corresponding to the heel region 103. In this configuration, the mesh element 131 extends through a region corresponding to the entry area 124, therefore replacing the language 127. Figure 9B represents another configuration in which the projected areas 133 are present throughout the component made in mesh 130. Another configuration is represented in the figure 9C, in which the projected areas 133 are located to correspond with the built-in cord 132, but are absent in other areas. In addition, in each of the configurations represented in figures 9A to 9C, portions of the embedded cord 132 are exposed to form loops that receive the shoelace 125. In this way, several aspects related to the component made in mesh 130 and the projected areas 133 can vary considerably. MOORING PROCESS
    [065] A variety of processes can be used to join the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140. In some configurations, the coating layer 140 can be formed of a thermoplastic polymer material, which can be welded or joined thermally on the 130 mesh component. As discussed above, the thermoplastic polymer material melts when heated and returns to the solid state when sufficiently cooled. Based on this property of thermoplastic polymer materials, thermal lashing processes can be used to form a thermal lash that joins portions of the coating layer 140 into the knitted component 130. As used here, the term “thermal lashing” or its Variations are defined as a technique of fixation between two elements that involves the softening or melting of a thermoplastic polymer material within at least one of the elements, such that the materials of the elements are stuck together when cooled. Similarly, the term "thermal bond" or its variations is defined as the mooring, connection or structure that joins two elements together through a process that involves softening or melting a thermoplastic polymer material within at least one of the elements, such that the materials of the elements get stuck together when cooled. As examples, thermal lashing may involve (a) melting or softening of the coating layer 140, such that the thermoplastic polymer material mixes with materials of the 130 mesh component and gets stuck together when cooled and (b) melting or softening of the coating layer 140, such that the thermoplastic polymer material extends into or infiltrates the structure of the knitted component 130 (for example, extends around or attaches to filaments or fibers in the component made in 130 mesh) to hold the elements together when cooled. In addition, thermal mooring does not generally involve the use of stitching or adhesives, but involves directly tying the elements together by heat. In some situations, however, the seam or adhesives can be used to complement the thermal lashing or the joining of elements through thermal lashing.
    [066] The lashing process uses a press 150, which includes a first press portion 151 and a second press portion 152, as shown in figures 10A and 11A. Each of the press portions 151 and 152 have confrontation surfaces that compress the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 together. The surfaces of the press portions 151 and 152 are substantially planar and include materials with different compressibilities. More particularly, the first press portion 151 includes a first material 153 and the second press portion 152 includes a second material 154. In comparison, the first material 153 has greater compressibility than the second material 154. As examples of suitable materials, (a) a first material 153 may be silicone and the second material 154 may be steel, (b) both materials 153 and 154 may be silicone, with the first material 153 having a greater thickness than the second material 154 or (c) both materials 153 and 154 can be silicones, with the first material 153 having a lower density or hardness than the second material 154. A variety of other materials can also be used, including various polymers and foams, such as ethyl vinyl acetate and rubber. An advantage for silicone, however, refers to the established compression. More particularly, the silicone can pass through numerous compression operations without forming indentations or other surface irregularities.
    [067] The process for tying or otherwise joining the component made of mesh 130 and coating layer 140 will now be discussed. In order to illustrate the details associated with the lashing process, the exemplary portions of the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 which are shown in figures 8A and 8B are used in figures 10A to 10D and 11A to 11D. One skilled in the art will recognize, however, that the concepts discussed here and represented in the figures can be applied to the entire component made of mesh 130 and coating layer 140. With reference again to figures 10A and 11A, the coating layer 140 is positioned adjacent to the 130 mesh component and in an overlap configuration. While the coating layer 140 is positioned adjacent to the first press portion 151, the mesh component 130 is positioned adjacent to the second press portion 152. More particularly, the coating layer 140 is positioned to contact the first material 153 ( i.e., the most compressible material) and the knitted component 130 is positioned to contact the second material 154 (i.e., the least compressible material). In order to properly position the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140, one or both of (a) a template that holds the components in relation to each other and (b) a shuttle frame or other device that moves the components can be used. In addition, a template or other device can help ensure that the knitted component 130 retains an appropriate shape and remains in a generally planar configuration during the lashing process.
    [068] The press 150 is used to compress the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 together. In order to join the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140, in the meantime, one or both of the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 are heated to a temperature that facilitates mooring. Various radiant heaters or other devices can be used to heat the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 prior to placement between the press portions 151 and 152. In some manufacturing processes, however, the press 150 can be heated, such that the contact between the press 150 and the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 raises the temperature of the components to a level that facilitates mooring. Thus, the point at which one or both of the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 are heated during this process can vary.
    [069] After the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 are positioned, the press portions 151 and 152 transfer to each other and begin to close on the components, such that (a) the surface of the first portion press 151 having the first material 153 begins to contact the coating layer 140 and (b) the surface of the second press portion 152 having the second material 154 begins to contact the knitted component 130, as shown in figures 10B and 11B . The press portions 151 and 152 then translate further into each other to fully compress the components, as shown in figures 10C and 11C. At this stage, the coating layer 140 is effectively tied or otherwise joined to the knitted component 130. More particularly, the compressive strength of the press 150, together with the elevated temperature of the compressed components, forms a thermal bond that joins the component made of mesh 130 and the coating layer 140.
    [070] As mentioned above, the first material 153 compresses more easily than the second material 154. With reference to figures 10C and 11C, the areas of the coating layer 140 that are adjacent to the projected areas 133 press on the first material 153, while that the second material 154 remains more planar, but compresses to a lesser degree. Due to the different compressibilities between materials 153 and 154, the first material 153 compresses at the locations of the projected areas 133. Furthermore, (a) the portions of the coating layer 140 that are in contact with the projected areas 133 of the component made in mesh 130 protrudes into the surface formed by the first material 153 for a first depth and (b) the portions of the coating layer 140 that are in contact with other regions of the component made in mesh 130 (that is, regions with less thickness) protrude onto the surface formed by the first material 153 for a second depth, the first depth being greater than the second depth. When the lashing is complete, the press 150 is opened and the lashed components are removed and allowed to cool, as shown in figures 10D and 11D. As a final step in the process, the combination of the mesh component 130 and coating layer 140 can be incorporated into the upper part 120 of the shoe 100.
    [071] The relative hardnesses, densities and thicknesses between materials 153 and 154 can vary considerably to provide different compressibilities between the surfaces of the press 150. By varying the hardnesses, densities and thicknesses, the compressibilities of the surfaces can be suitable for operations or configurations specific pressing methods. Although hardness, density and thickness can be considered individually, some press configurations 150 can have materials 153 and 154 with only different hardnesses, only different densities or only different thicknesses. In addition, some press configurations 150 may have materials 153 and 154 with (a) the same hardness and density, but different thickness, (b) the same hardness and thickness, but different density or (c) the same density and thickness, however different hardnesses. In this way, the various properties of materials 153 and 154 can be modified in various ways to obtain different relative compressibilities between the surfaces of the press 150.
    [072] Each of materials 153 and 154 is represented as having a substantially planar surface. Depending on the configuration of the knitted component 130 and the various projected areas 133, however, the surfaces of materials 153 and 154 can also be contoured. For example, the first material 153 may include several depressions or notches that correspond with the positions of the projected areas 133, thereby increasing the degree to which the coating layer 140 wraps around the projected areas 133.
    [073] The press 150 provides an example of a device that can be used to join the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140. As another example, one of the press portions 151 and 152 can be replaced by a flexible membrane and a pump can be used to evacuate the air between the membrane and the second press portion 152. When the air is evacuated, the membrane will press on the coating layer 140 and induce binding. As another example, a double membrane system can be used to compress the knitted component 130 and the coating layer 140 together.
    [074] An advantage in selecting materials 153 and 154 having different compressibilities refers to the three-dimensional aspect of the upper part 120 that the projected areas 133 provide. More particularly, the different compressibilities ensure that the projected areas 133 continue to form protrusions, protrusions, bumps or other portions extended outwards when the knitted component 130 and the covering layer 140 are compressed and joined. In the absence of compressible materials, the degree to which the upper part 120 includes the portions extended outwardly in the projected areas 133 can be reduced. CONFIGURING THE ANKLE HANDLE
    [075] Another configuration of shoe 100 is shown in Figures 12 to 15 as including an ankle cuff 160 to cover at least a portion of the wearer's ankle. In addition to covering the foot, therefore, the upper part 120 extends upwards and covers a portion of the ankle. For reference purposes, the upper part 120 can be divided into two general regions: a foot region 106 and an ankle region 107, as shown in figures 12, 13 and 15. The foot region 106 extends through each from regions 101 to 103 and generally covers portions of the upper 120 corresponding to the foot. In many shoe configurations 100, the foot region 106 corresponds with portions of the upper 120 that are designed to lie below the lateral malleolus and medial malleolus (i.e., bony prominences on each side of the ankle) of the user. The ankle region 107 is primarily located in the heel region 103 and generally encompasses portions of the upper 120 corresponding to the ankle. In many shoe configurations 100, the ankle region 107 corresponds with upper portion portions 120 that are designed to cover and extend above the lateral malleolus and medial malleolus.
    [076] The ankle cuff 160 is located in the ankle region 107 and forms an ankle part of the knitted component 130. The rest of the knitted component 130, which is located in the foot region 106, forms a part of foot of the knitted component 130. While the foot of the knitted component 130 covers the user's foot, the ankle portion of the knitted component 130, which includes the ankle cuff 160, covers the user's ankle when shoe 100 is worn. Furthermore, the ankle cuff 160 and the ankle portion of the knitted component 130 can be formed of unitary mesh construction with the foot portion of the knitted component 130.
    [077] Although a seam 129 may be present at the ankle cuff 160, the ankle portion of the knitted component 130 has a continuous structure to extend entirely around the user's ankle. With reference to the top flat view of figure 14, the ankle cuff 160 forms a circular, oval or otherwise continuous and rounded passage 161 that provides access to the void within the upper part 120. The passage 161 can have relatively large dimensions that allow let the foot cross and enter the void. In many shoe configurations 100, however, passage 161 elongates to accommodate the foot. Furthermore, the ankle cuff 160 may have dimensions that are smaller than a medium ankle and the ankle cuff may remain somewhat elongated and stand firmly against the ankle after the foot is located within the void. In this way, the ankle cuff 160 and other portions of the knitted component 130 in the ankle region 107 can be formed to have elongation properties.
    [078] While the ankle region 107 has stretching properties, the foot region 106 of the upper 120 can stretch to a lesser extent to provide support for the foot and limit the movement of the foot in relation to the sole structure 120. That is, the foot region 106 may have a first degree of elongation and the ankle region 107 may have a second degree of elongation, with the first degree of elongation being less than the second degree of elongation. In some configurations, portions of the knitted component 130 in both regions 106 and 107 may have similar elongation properties and the presence of the embedded cord 132 and coating layer 140 in the foot region 106 may limit the elongation in the foot region 106 In other configurations, the ankle part of the knitted component 130 may be formed of strands or mesh structures that provide elongation, while the foot part of the knitted component 130 may be formed of strands or mesh structures that provide elongation. grant less elongation.
    [079] In order to enhance the elongation properties of the ankle cuff 160, the coating layer 140 may be absent from the ankle region 107. That is, the coating layer 140 may be absent from the ankle portion of the component made in mesh 130. In this configuration, the ankle portion of the knitted component 130, including the ankle cuff 160, forms a portion of the outer surface 121 and inner surface 122 in the ankle region 107. As such, the coating layer 140 and the portions of the knitted component 130 that form the ankle cuff 160 form most of the outer surface 121 and the knitted component 130 alone can form a relatively large portion of the inner surface 122.
    [080] In the area of the ankle cuff 160, the coating layer 140 forms a concave edge 141 that extends downwardly on each of the faces 104 and 105. More particularly, the coating layer 140 may be absent from the component areas made in 130 mesh covering the lateral malleolus and medial malleolus. An advantage of this configuration is that the ankle cuff 160 can stretch over the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus, thereby increasing the comfort of the shoe 100. In other configurations, the coating layer 140 can extend upwards to cover the malleolus lateral and the medial malleolus or edge 141 may be relatively straight or convex in the area of the ankle wrist 160.
    [081] Based on the above discussion, the ankle cuff 160 can exhibit greater elongation than other portions of the upper 120. In addition to allowing the foot to enter the shoe 100, this structure provides support for the foot and limits the movement of the foot. foot in relation to the sole structure 120. In addition, the ankle cuff 160 can remain in an elongated state and stand against the ankle when footwear 100 is worn, which provides two advantages: first, the ankle cuff 160 prevents or it limits dirt, dust and other fragments from entering the shoe 100. Second, the user can feel the presence of the ankle cuff 160 around the ankle, which increases the proprioceptive awareness of the foot by the user. CHANNEL CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
    [082] An additional configuration of shoe 100 is shown in figures 16 and 17 as including several shoelace channels 170 in tongue 127. Shoelace 125 passes through shoelace channels 170, thereby placing portions of shoelace 125 within tongue 127 With reference to figures 18 and 19, which represent the tongue 127 separated from the remainder of the shoe 100, each of the shoelace channels 170 is oriented diagonally with respect to the longitudinal geometric axis of the shoe 100. The locations of the shoelace channels 170 generally correspond to the locations of the receiving elements of the shoelace 126 and follow the natural path of the shoelace 125 when it passes between the receiving elements of the shoelace 126. That is, the positions and orientations of the shoelace channels 170 are selected, such that two of the shoelace 126 receiving elements are located adjacent at opposite ends of each shoelace channel 170. In reality, therefore, the shoelace channels 170 are local along a line extending between two shoelace 126 receiving elements. Furthermore, shoelace 125 extends through the various shoelace channels 170 and engages shoelace 126 receiving elements which are located on opposite faces of the channels. shoelace 170. As such, shoelace 125 follows a zigzag path between the receiving elements of shoelace 126.
    [083] The shoelace channels 170 have a structure that is similar to tubular structures 134 and 135. As such, the shoelace channels 170 include two separate and spaced layers of textile 171 that overlap. While the edge areas of the shoelace channels 170 are joined and formed of unitary mesh construction, the central area is not joined and forms a tubular structure in which the shoelace 125 is located. That is, the shoelace 125 extends longitudinally and through each shoelace 170, thereby extending along the length of each shoelace 170.
    [084] Although several methods can be used to form the 127 tongue, a knitting process (for example, a flat knitting process) can be used. In configurations where a similar knitting process is used for tongue 127 and the knitted component 130, each of the tongue 127 and the knitted component 130 may have similar properties, materials and aesthetics. In addition, an advantage of the knitting process is that the lace channels 170 can be formed of unitary mesh construction with the remainder of the tongue 127, which provides efficient fabrication and provides a smooth and seamless configuration for the tongue 127.
    [085] A configuration of the component made in mesh 130 in combination with the shoelace 125 is shown in figure 20. As with the configurations in figures 9A to 9C, the mesh element 131 extends through a region corresponding to the entry area 124, thereby replacing tongue 127. Furthermore, mesh element 131 forms the various lace channels 170. As with the various lace channels 170 in tongue 127, lace threads 170 in this configuration are two layers of textile separated and spaced overlapping, are formed of unitary mesh construction and receive the shoelace 125.
    [086] The shoelace 125 is represented as extending through the shoelace channels 170 in figure 20. In place of the openings that form the receiving elements of the shoelace 126, the embedded strand 132 is exposed and forms loops to receive the shoelace 125. That is, the loops formed by the built-in cord 132 are elements for receiving the shoelace 126, which are located on opposite faces of the entry area 124. The shoelace 125 extends through (a) the loops formed by the built-in cord 132 and (b ) the various shoelace channels 170. As with the tongue 127, each of the shoelace channels 170 is oriented diagonally with respect to the longitudinal geometric axis and follows the natural trajectory of shoelace 125. That is, the positions and orientations of the shoelaces 170 are selected, such that two loops are located adjacent to the opposite ends of each shoelace channel 170. As such, shoelace 125 follows a zigzag path between the loops formed by the embedded cord 132.
    [087] The shoelace channels 170 can be of various lengths. In figure 16, the ends of the shoelace channels 170 are positioned adjacent to an edge of the knitted component 130 in the entry area 124. Although the knitted component 130 overlaps portions of the tongue 127, the ends of the shoelace channels 170 are exposed and receive the shoelace 125. In figure 20, the ends of the shoelace channels 170 are positioned adjacent to the loops that form the receiving elements of the shoelace 126. In any configuration, one or more of the shoelace channels 170 may be longer than three centimeters. In other configurations, however, the lace channels 170 can vary from one to more than ten centimeters.
    [088] An additional configuration of the component made in mesh 130 is shown in figures 21 and 22 as defining several openings 172 between loops formed by the embedded cord 132 and in the region corresponding to the entry area 124. The openings 172 form passages that extend through the mesh element 131. In this configuration, the shoelace 125 extends through the various openings 172 and portions of the shoelace 125 are located adjacent to an opposite face of the knit element 131. More particularly, the shoelace 125 passes through the loops formed by the embedded cord 132 and enters the openings 172, thereby positioning portions of the shoelace 125 that are between the loops adjacent to the opposite face of the mesh element 131. The locations of the openings 172 generally correspond to the locations of the loops formed by the embedded cord 132 and follow the natural trajectory of shoelace 125. That is, the openings 172 are located along a line that extends between d loops formed by the built-in cord 132. ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
    [089] Various configurations of footwear 100, upper 120, component made of mesh 130 and coating layer 140 are discussed above. These configurations, however, are designed to provide examples of structures and other features that can be incorporated into footwear 100. Although many variations in footwear 100, upper 120, knitted component 130 and coating layer 140 are possible, some additional configurations are discussed below.
    [090] In many shoe configurations 100, the knitted component 130 forms most of the inner surface 122. With reference to figures 23 and 24, an inner layer 180 is represented as being attached to the knitted component 130 and forming a portion of the inner surface 122. The inner layer 180 can prevent elongation in the upper 120 and can increase the wear resistance or abrasion resistance of the upper 120. The inner layer 180 can also provide water resistance for shoes 100. In addition, the formation of the footwear 100 including the inner layer 180 can provide a uniform fit and shape for the foot, a relatively seamless interior with greater user comfort, a relatively light weight and foot support. Although the inner layer 180 can be used in configurations that also include the coating layer 140, the inner layer 180 can be used in the absence of the coating layer 140 or as a replacement for the coating layer 140.
    [091] The inner layer 180 may extend over substantially all the component made in mesh 130 or it may be absent in specific areas of the component made in mesh 130. In the areas corresponding to the front region of the foot 101, for example, the inner layer 180 defines a plurality of openings 181 which can increase the elongation, flexion and breathing properties of the upper part 120. By varying the size, position and number of openings 181, the properties of the upper part 120 can also be varied. In the areas adjacent to the embedded cord 132, the inner layer 180 is formed to define larger openings and has an articulated structure, which can stimulate flexion in the areas corresponding to the intermediate region of the foot 102, while also providing stability and resistance to elongation. That portion of the inner layer 180 may also experience tension and resist stretching when the lace 125 is tightened. As such, the combination of the inner layer 180 and the embedded cord 132 can provide greater resistance to elongation at the top 120. In areas corresponding to the heel region 103, the inner layer 180 is located to provide additional elongation resistance and durability for collar 123. It should also be noted that the inner layer 180 extends to the edges of the knitted component 130 which are joined with the sock sewn on the upper part 128, which effectively ties or joins the inner layer 180 on the sole structure 110 .
    [092] Various materials can be used for the inner layer 180. As an example, the inner layer 180 can be a polymer layer with many of the properties of the coating layer 140. The inner layer 180 can also be a textile, such as a microfiber textile, which is adhered or joined to the knitted component 130. In some configurations, the inner layer 180 may have a layered configuration that includes a thermoplastic polymer material for thermal bonding with the knitted component 130.
    [093] Although the coating layer 140 can substantially cover the entire knitted component 130, the coating layer 140 may be absent from some areas of the 130 mesh component. With reference to the examples discussed above, the coating layer 140 may be absent from the entry area 124 or ankle region 107. As another example, figure 25A represents the covering layer 140 as being present in the areas corresponding to the intermediate region of the foot 103 and the areas including the embedded cord 132, but absent in the areas corresponding to the forefoot region 101 and the heel region 103. Furthermore, the coating layer 140 covers some of the projected areas 133, but leaves other projected areas 133 exposed. In this way, the coating layer 140 can only cover specific areas of the knitted component 130, thereby leaving other areas of the knitted component 130 exposed.
    [094] A single element of the coating layer 140 is attached to the knitted component 130 in many configurations discussed above. Referring to Figure 25B, a dividing line 142 extends longitudinally across an area corresponding to the front region of the foot 101, thereby separating different sections of the coating layer 140. In this configuration, each section of the coating layer 140 may have different properties. More particularly, the material forming the coating layer 140, the thickness of the material or other properties can vary between the sections of the coating layer 140, thereby granting different properties for different areas of the upper part 120. In additional configurations, the line of division 142 may be located in other areas or sections of coating layer 140 may be spaced apart from one another to expose a portion of the knitted component 130.
    [095] The invention is revealed above and in the accompanying figures with reference to a variety of configurations. The purpose served by the disclosure, however, is to present an example of the various characteristics and concepts related to the invention, not to limit the scope of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that numerous variations and modifications can be made to the configurations described above without departing from the scope of the present invention, as defined by the appended claims.
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    Claims (20)
    [0001]
    1. Shoe item (100) having an upper part (120), the upper part (120) comprising: a foot region (106) to cover at least a portion of a user's foot, the foot region (106) ) including a foot part of a knitted component (130) and the foot region (106) having a first degree of elongation, the foot part of the knitted component defines a plurality of projected areas (133) that extend outward and away from a void within the upper part (120) to receive a user's foot, wherein the projected areas (133) include a first tubular structure (134) and a second tubular structure (135); an ankle region (107) to cover at least a portion of the user's ankle, the ankle region (107) including an ankle part of the knitted component (130) and the ankle region (107) having a second degree stretching; the ankle portion of the knitted component (130) being formed of unitary mesh construction and the first degree of elongation being less than the second degree of elongation; an embedded cord (132) extended through the first tubular structure (134); and FEATURED by the fact that a plurality of wire sections (136) extend through the second tubular structure (135).
    [0002]
    2. Shoe item according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that a coating layer (140) covers at least a portion of the foot part of the knitted component (130) and forms a portion of an outer surface (121) from the top (120).
    [0003]
    3. Shoe item, according to claim 2, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the covering layer (140) is absent from the ankle part of the knitted component (130).
    [0004]
    4. Shoe item according to claim 3, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the ankle part of the knitted component (130) forms another portion of the outer surface (121) of the upper part (120) and a portion of a inner surface (122) of the upper part (120).
    [0005]
    5. Shoe item according to any one of claims 1 to 4, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the ankle part of the knitted component (130) has a continuous structure to extend entirely around the user's ankle.
    [0006]
    6. Shoe item, according to claim 2, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the coating layer (140) is thermally bonded to the knitted component (130).
    [0007]
    7. Shoe item, according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the built-in cord (132) extends from an entrance area (124) of the upper part (120) to an area where the upper part (120) it is attached to a sole structure (110).
    [0008]
    8. Footwear article according to claim 2, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the covering layer (140) is a continuous layer covering a whole part of the foot, and in which the covering layer (140) is absent the ankle part of the knitted component (130).
    [0009]
    9. Shoe item, according to claim 2, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the upper (120) includes a medial face, a lateral face, and a forefoot region; wherein the covering layer (140) is absent from the ankle portion of the knitted component (130); and where the foot part is completely covered by the covering layer (140) on the medial side, on the side face, and in the forefoot region.
    [0010]
    10. Footwear article according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the plurality of thread sections (136) extended through the second tubular structure (135) form folded stitches.
    [0011]
    11. Shoe item having an upper part (120) and a sole structure (110) attached to the upper part (120), the upper part (120) comprising: a knitted component (130) which includes a foot part to cover at least a portion of a user's foot and an ankle portion to cover at least a portion of the user's ankle, the foot portion and the ankle portion being formed of unitary mesh construction (130); and a coating layer (140) that covers at least a portion of the foot part of the knitted component (130) and forms a portion of the outer surface (121) of the upper part (120), the coating layer (140) being absent from the ankle part of the knitted component (130); CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the coating layer (140) comprises first and second sections; and wherein the second section of the coating layer (140) comprises a property other than a property of the first section.
    [0012]
    12. Shoe item, according to claim 11, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the foot part of the knitted component (130) is in a foot region (106) of the upper part (120) and the ankle part the knitted component (130) is in an ankle region (107) of the upper part (120), the foot region (106) having less elongation than the ankle region (107).
    [0013]
    13. Shoe item according to claim 11 or 12, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the ankle part of the knitted component (130) forms another portion of the outer surface (121) of the upper part (120) and a portion an inner surface (122) of the upper part (120).
    [0014]
    14. Shoe item according to any of claims 11 to 13, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the ankle part of the knitted component (130) has a continuous structure to extend entirely around the user's ankle.
    [0015]
    15. Shoe item according to any one of claims 11 to 14, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the foot part of the knitted component (130) defines a plurality of projected areas (133) that extend outward and towards away from a void inside the upper part (120) to receive the user's foot.
    [0016]
    16. Shoe item, according to claim 15, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the projected areas (133) include a tubular structure and an embedded cord (132) extended through the tubular structure.
    [0017]
    17. Footwear article according to claim 15, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the projected areas (133) include a tubular structure and wire sections (136) extended through the tubular structure.
    [0018]
    18. Shoe item according to claim 17, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the thread sections (136) extended through the second tubular structure (135) form folded stitches.
    [0019]
    19. Footwear article according to claim 15, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the projected areas (133) include a first tubular structure (134) and a built-in cord (132) extended through the first tubular structure (134) and a second tubular structure (135) and wire sections (136) extended through the second tubular structure (135).
    [0020]
    20. Shoe article according to claim 19, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the first tubular structure (134) and the second tubular structure (135) extend from an entrance area (124) of the upper part (120) to an area where the sole structure (110) is attached to the upper part (120).
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