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    shoe article incorporating a knitted component with pipe and passage portions and method to manufacture it. a shoe may include an upper region having a knitted component formed from a unitary knitting construction. the knitted component includes a barrel portion and a passage portion. the barrel portion has a cylindrical configuration and the passage portion extends outwardly from the barrel portion. in some configurations, the pipe portion and the passage portion form (a) a first area of an outer surface of the upper region and (b) a first area of an interior surface of the upper region. the upper region can also include a covering component attached to the knitted component and forming (a) a second area of the outer surface of the upper region and (b) a second area of the inner surface of the upper region.
    公开号:BR112015000803B1
    申请号:R112015000803-8
    申请日:2013-11-19
    公开日:2020-10-06
    发明作者:Kenneth T. Craig
    申请人:Nike Innovate C.V.；
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    专利说明:

    FUNDAMENTALS
    [001] Conventional footwear articles generally include two main elements, an upper region and a sole structure. The upper region is attached to the sole structure and forms an empty space inside the shoe to receive a comfortable and safe foot. The sole structure is attached to a lower area of the upper region, being thus positioned between the upper region and the ground. In sports shoes, for example, the sole structure may include an intermediate region of the sole and an external region of the sole. The midsole region often includes a polymer foam material that attenuates ground reaction forces to lessen stresses on the foot and leg when walking, running, and other activities that involve movement. In addition, the midsole region may include chambers filled with liquid, plates, moderators, or other elements that further attenuate forces, increase stability, or influence foot movements. The outer region of the sole is attached to a lower surface of the middle region of the sole and provides a portion that touches the floor of the sole structure formed of a durable and wear-resistant material, such as rubber. The floor structure can also include an insole positioned inside the empty space and close to a lower surface of the foot to increase the comfort of the shoe.
    [002] The upper region usually extends over the chest and big toe areas, along with the middle and lateral sides of the foot, the bottom of the foot, and the surrounding of the heel area of the foot. In some shoes, such as basketball shoes and boots, the upper region may extend upward and around the ankle to provide support or protection for the ankle. Access to the empty region within the upper region is usually provided by an opening in the ankle region in a heel region of the shoe. A shoelace system is often incorporated in the upper region to adjust the fit of the upper region, thus allowing the foot to enter and remove the empty region within the upper region. The shoelace system also allows the user to modify certain dimensions of the upper region, particularly the circumference, to accommodate feet of different dimensions. In addition, the upper region may include a tongue that extends under the lacing system to improve the fit of the shoe, and the upper region may incorporate a heel buttress to limit the movement of the heel.
    [003] A variety of material elements (for example, textile fibers, polymer foam, polymer sheets, leather, synthetic leather) are conventionally used in the manufacture of the upper region. In sports shoes, for example, the upper region can have multiple layers, each including a variety of joined material elements. As examples, material elements can be selected to impart stretch resistance, wear resistance, flexibility, air permeability, compressibility, comfort, and moisture conduction to different areas of the upper region. To transmit the different properties to different areas of the upper region, material elements are often cut into the desired shapes and then joined together, usually by knitting or adhesive glue. In addition, material elements are often joined in a layered configuration to convey multiple properties to the same areas. As the number and type of material elements incorporated in the upper region increases, the time and expense associated with transport, storage, cutting, and joining the material elements may also increase. The material left over from the stitch cutting and sewing processes also accumulates to a greater degree as the number and type of material elements incorporated in the upper region increases. In addition, higher regions with a greater number of material elements may be more difficult to recycle than higher regions formed of smaller types and numbers of material elements. By decreasing the number of material elements used in the upper region, therefore, the amount of leftovers can be reduced and at the same time increasing the efficiency in manufacturing and the ability to recycle the upper region. SUMMARY
    [004] A shoe is disclosed below having a structure of the upper region and a sole attached to the upper region. A knitted component of the upper region includes a barrel portion and a passage portion. The barrel portion has a cylindrical configuration defining an opening for the ankle. The passage portion extends outwardly from the pipe portion and crosses at least part of a length of a passage area in the upper region. The pipe portion and the passage portion form (a) a first area of an outer surface of the upper region and (b) a first area of an interior surface of the upper region. A covering component of the upper region is attached to the knitted component and extends between the knitted component and the sole structure. The covering component forms (a) a second area of the outer surface of the upper region and (b) a second area of the inner surface of the upper region.
    [005] In another aspect, a knitted component for a shoe is disclosed below. The knitted component includes a necklace portion, a passing portion, a first layer of knitting and a second layer of knitting. The barrel portion has a cylindrical configuration. The pipe portion extends outwardly from the pipe portion. The first layer of knitting forms a first surface of the pipe portion and the passage portion. The second layer of knitting is located adjacent to the first layer of knitting and forms a second surface opposite the pipe portion and the passage portion.
    [006] A method for making footwear is also disclosed below. The method includes using a circular knitting process to form a knitted component (a) knitting two layers that are substantially the same length and (b) joining peripheral areas of the layers together. The method also includes incorporating the knitted component into an upper region of the shoe, with (a) the knitted component forming a pipe in the upper region and (b) the knitted component extending through most of the length of a passage area of the upper region.
    [007] The advantages and novelty features that characterize aspects of the invention are pointed out with particularity in the attached claims. In order to gain a better understanding of the advantages and characteristics of novelty, however, reference can be made to the subject of the description below and accompanying figures that describe and illustrate various configurations and concepts related to the invention. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
    [008] The above Summary and Detailed Description below will be better understood when read in conjunction with the attached figures.
    [009] Figure 1 is a side elevation view of one side of a shoe.
    [010] Figure 2 is a side elevation view of an intermediate region of the shoe.
    [011] Figure 3 is a top plan view of the shoe.
    [012] Figures 4A-4C are seen in section of the shoe, as defined by the cut lines 4A-4C in Figure 3.
    [013] Figure 5 is an exploded side elevation view of one side of the shoe.
    [014] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a knitted component that forms a portion of an upper region of the shoe.
    [015] Figure 7 is a side elevation view on one side of the knitted component.
    [016] Figure 8 is a side elevation view of an intermediate region of the knitted component.
    [017] Figure 9 is a front elevation view of the knitted component.
    [018] Figure 10 is a rear elevation view of the knitted component.
    [019] Figures 11A-11E are seen in section of the knitted component, as defined by the cut lines 11A-11E in Figure 6.
    [020] Figures 12A-12E are seen in lateral elevation on one side that corresponds to Figure 1 and illustrates other shoe configurations.
    [021] Figures 13A-13E are seen in lateral elevation on one side that corresponds to Figure 7 and illustrates other configurations of the knitted component.
    [022] Figures 14A-14F are sectional views that correspond to Figure 11E and illustrate other configurations of the knitted component.
    [023] Figure 15 is a schematic view of a pattern to form the knitted component.
    [024] Figure 16 is a perspective view of a tubular structure.
    [025] Figure 17 is a perspective view of the knitted component when removed from the tubular structure.
    [026] Figure 18 is a perspective view of another configuration of the tubular structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
    [027] The following exhibit and the accompanying figures disclose a variety of concepts related to knitted components and the manufacture of knitted components. While knitted components are disclosed with reference to shoes having configurations that are suitable for running and playing basketball, concepts associated with knitted components can be applied to a wide range of athletic shoe styles, including baseball shoes, football shoes, golf shoes, hiking shoes and boots, ski and snowboard boots, soccer shoes, tennis shoes, training shoes, and hiking shoes, for example. Concepts associated with knitted components can also be used with shoe styles that are generally not considered athletic, including dress shoes, loafers, sandals and work boots. Therefore, various styles and configurations of shoes can incorporate concepts discussed here.
    [028] General Footwear Configuration
    [029] A shoe 100 is shown in Figures 1-5 including a sole structure 110 and an upper region 120. While sole structure 110 is located under a user's foot and supports it, the upper region 120 provides a comfortable and safe cover for the foot. In this way, the foot can be located within the upper region 120 to effectively hold the foot inside the shoe 100 or otherwise connect the foot and the shoe 100. In addition, the sole structure 110 is attached to a lower area of the foot. upper region 120 and extends between the foot and the ground to attenuate the reaction forces of the ground (ie, cushion the foot), provide traction, increase stability, and influence the movements of the foot, for example.
    [030] For reference purposes, shoe 100 can be divided into three general regions: a front region 101, a mid-foot region 102, and a heel region 103. Front region 101 generally includes shoe portions 100 that correspond to the big toes and the joints that connect the metatarsals to the phalanges. The midfoot region 102 generally includes shoe portions 100 that correspond to an arch area of the foot. The heel region 103 generally corresponds to the posterior portions of the foot, including the calcaneus bone. Footwear 100 also includes side 104 and middle side 105, which extend through each of regions 101-103 and correspond to opposite sides of footwear 100. More particularly, side 104 corresponds to an external area of the foot ( that is, the surface facing away from the other foot), and the middle side 105 corresponds to an internal area of the foot (i.e., the surface facing the other foot). Regions 101-103 and sides 104-105 are not intended to demarcate exact areas of footwear 100. In contrast, regions 101-103 and sides 104-105 are intended to represent general areas of footwear 100 to aid in the following exposure. In addition to footwear 100, regions 101-103 and sides 104-105 can also be applied to sole structure 110, upper region 120, and individual elements thereof.
    [031] The main elements of the sole structure 110 are an intermediate region of sole 111, an outer sole 112, and an insole 113. The intermediate region of sole 111 is attached to a lower surface of the upper region 120 and can be formed from a compressible polymer foam element (for example, a polyurethane or ethyl vinyl acetate foam) that attenuates the reaction forces of the ground (ie provides cushioning) when compressed between the foot and the ground during walking, running, or other activities involving displacement. In other configurations, the midsole region 111 may incorporate plates, moderators, fluid-filled chambers, long-lasting elements, or motion control members that further attenuate forces, increase stability, or influence foot movements, or midsole region 21 may be formed primarily of a fluid-filled chamber. The outer sole 112 is attached to a lower surface of the middle region of the sole 111 and can be formed of a wear-resistant rubber material that receives a texture to transmit traction. The insole 113 is located inside the upper region 120 and is positioned to extend under a lower foot surface to increase the comfort of the shoe 100. Although this configuration of the sole structure 110 provides an example of a sole structure that can be used with an upper region 120, a variety of other conventional or unconventional configurations for the floor structure 110 can also be used. Therefore, the characteristics of sole structure 110 or any sole structure used with the upper region 120 can vary considerably.
    [032] The upper region 120 defines an empty region within the shoe to receive and secure a foot in relation to the sole structure 110. The empty space 121 is formed to accommodate the foot. When the foot is located within the void 121, therefore, the upper region 120 extends along one side of the foot, along one side of the midfoot, over the foot, around the heel, and under the foot . A pipe 122 is located at least in the heel region 103 and forms an ankle opening 123 which gives the foot access to the empty space 121. When the foot is placed within the empty space 121, the pipe 122 and the ankle opening 123 are extend around the ankle or surround it in some other way. In other configurations, the upper region 120 may include other elements, such as a shoelace system that helps to tighten the upper region 120 around the foot and loosen portions of the upper region 120 to allow the foot to enter and remove from space empty 121. Other configurations of the upper region 120 may also include one or more of (a) a heel buttress in the heel region 103 to increase stability, (b) a toe protector in the front region 101 of the foot that is formed wear-resistant material, and (c) logos, marks and notices with instructions for care and information about the material. Thus, the upper region 120 can incorporate several features and elements, in addition to the features and elements discussed here and shown in the figures.
    [033] A larger part of the upper region 120 is formed from a knitted component 130 and a covering component 140, which are shown separately in Figure 5. Knitted component 130 has a knitted structure and is formed from a unitary knitting construction ( that is, as a single piece) through a knitting process. When incorporated in the upper region 120, the knitted component 130 extends through the heel region 103 to form the barrel 122 and the ankle opening 123. The knitted component 130 also extends into a passage area 124 of the upper region 120 , which is mainly located in the midfoot region 102 and corresponds to an instep region or surface of the upper foot region. The component 140 is attached to the knitted component 130 (for example, through stitches, adhesive glue, thermal glue) and extends through each of the regions 101-103 and between the knitted component 130 and the sole structure 110. That is, a portion of the covering component 140 can extend between the passage area 124 and an area where the upper region 120 is attached to the sole structure 110. Although the structure of the covering component 140 can vary significantly, the covering component cover 140 can be formed from multiple material elements (for example, textile fibers, polymer foam, polymer sheets, leather, leatherette) that are joined by stitches or glue, for example. In addition, cover member 140 may have a layered structure that includes multiple overlapping material elements.
    [034] The upper region 120 includes an outer surface 125 and an opposite inner surface 126. While the outer surface 125 forms a portion of an outer shoe surface 100, the inner surface 126 defines a portion of the void 121. Thus, a foot located within the void 121 (or a sock covering the foot) will contact portions of the inner surface 126. Surfaces 125 and 126 are formed together by the knitted component 130 and the covering component 140. More particularly, the knitted component 130 forms a first outer surface area 125 and the covering component 140 forms a second outer surface area 125, and the knitted component 130 forms a first inner surface area 126 and the covering component 140 forms a second inner surface area 126. Although the proportions can vary significantly, each of components 130 and 140 can form more than thirty percent of each surfaces 125 and 126. Therefore, the knitted component 130 and the covering component 140 each form separate portions of the outer surface 125 and the inner surface 126.
    [035] Advantages of knitted component 130 include stretch and return properties, as well as greater fit and comfort. By locating the foot within the void 121, the barrel 122 can stretch to allow the foot to enter the void 121 through the ankle opening 123. As the foot enters the upper region 120, portions of knitted component 130 located on the passage area 124 may also stretch to allow the foot to fully enter the void 121. In addition to stretching, the knitted component may return to its original shape or contract to secure the foot within the upper region 120. More particularly, the barrel 122 can return to the original shape to extend securely around the ankle, and the knitted component portion 130 in the passage area 124 can return to the original shape to pull component 140 against the foot, thereby tightening the upper region 120 around of the foot. Various characteristics of the knitted component 130, including materials and structure of the knitting, can be used to transmit specific stretch properties and back to the original shape for the knitted component 130. That is, the degree of stretching and back to the original shape can be designed for the knitted component. The result is that component 130 can be designed to extend around the ankle and tighten the upper region 120 around the foot in order to improve the fit of the shoe 100 as a whole. In addition, the knitted component 130 sits against the foot and provides a compliant aspect for the upper region 120 which generally increases the comfort of the shoe 100.
    [036] Knitted Component Configuration.
    [037] Knitted component 130 is shown individually and separated from the rest of shoe 100 in Figures 6-11E. Although a knitting process for making the knitted component 130 will be discussed in more detail below, the knitted component 130 is formed of at least one yarn that is manipulated (for example, with a knitting machine) to form a plurality of interlaced strands that define a variety of courses and creases. That is, the knitted component 130 has the structure of a knitted textile fiber. In addition, the knitted component 130 is formed of a unitary yarn construction. As used herein, the knitted component (for example, the knitted component 130) is defined as being formed from a "unitary yarn construction" when formed by a one-piece element by means of a knitting process. That is, the knitting process substantially forms the various characteristics and structures of the knitted component 130 without the need for other manufacturing steps or processes. Although portions of the knitted component 130 can be joined together (for example, knitted component edges 130 being joined together) following the knitting process, the knitted component 130 remains formed of a unitary knitting construction because it is formed as a unitary knitting element. In addition, the knitted component 130 remains formed in a unitary knitting construction when other elements (for example, stabilizers, stretch-limiting elements, strips, aesthetic characteristics, logos and notices) are added next to the knitting process.
    [038] While the knitted component configuration 130 can vary considerably, knitted component 130 is shown to include a barrel portion 131, a passage portion 132, and a heel portion 133. The collar portion 131 has a cylindrical configuration which forms the collar 122 and defines the ankle opening 123 when incorporated into the shoe 100. The passage portion 132 extends outwardly from the pipe portion 131 and extends through at least a portion of the extension of the passage area 124 when incorporated into the shoe 100. The heel portion 133 also extends outwardly from the barrel portion 131 and through at least a portion of a height (e.g., most of the height) of the heel region 103 when incorporated in shoe 100. In some shoe configurations 100, heel portion 133 may be missing from knitted component 130.
    [039] While knitted component 130 can be formed of a single layer of textile material, knitted component 130 is illustrated as including (a) a first layer or outer layer of knitting 134 and (b) a second layer or inner layer of knitting 135 that make contact and are seated together. Each of the knitting layers 134 and 135 extends through and form opposite surfaces of the barrel portion 131, passage portion 132, and heel portion 133. That is, each of the 131-133 portions is formed by both layers knitting 134 and 135. With reference to the sectional views of Figures 4A-4C, the outer knitting layer 134 forms a portion of the outer surface 125 and the inner knitting layer 135 forms a portion of the inner surface 126. Put another way , the outer knitting layer 134 forms a first area of the outer surface 125 and the covering component 140 forms a second area of the outer surface 125, and the inner knitting layer 135 forms a first area of the inner surface 126 and the covering component 140 forms a second area of the inner surface 126.
    [040] The outer knitting layer 134 and the inner knitting layer 135 are formed during the knitting process and can also be joined together by the knitting process, thus being formed from a unitary knitting construction. Although the specific locations where knitting layers 134 and 135 are joined may vary, edges or peripheral areas of knitting layers 134 and 135 are illustrated as being joined together, while the central areas of knitting layers 134 and 135 are illustrated as not being joined together. In effect, therefore, the knitting layers 134 and 135 are separate layers of knitted material, but can be joined at their peripheries. When joined together, knitting layers 134 and 135 can be joined during the knitting process or following the knitting process. In addition to the aesthetic aspects, an advantage of joining the knitting layers 134 and 135 is related to the maintenance of the relative positions of the knitting layers 134 and 135 after the knitting process and during the process of incorporating knitted material component in the upper region 120. In other knitted component configurations 130, however, the peripheral areas of the knitting layers 134 and 135 can be separated or both the peripheral and central areas can be joined.
    [041] Although the knitted component 130 is formed of a unitary knitting construction and can be substantially seamless, the knitted component 130 can include a seam 136 that joins areas of the inner knitting layer 135 in the barrel portion 131. During the process to knit for knitted component 130, which is discussed in more detail below, a first section of the inner knitting layer 135 is first formed, then the outer knitting layer 134 is formed, and finally a second section of the inner knitting layer 135 is formed, all as an entire element. Once the knitting process is effectively complete, the two sections of the inner knitting layer 135 are joined at the seam 136. The joining of the inner knitting layer 135 at the seam 136 can be performed, for example, at a final stage of the process knitting, or after the knitting process. In other configurations, seam 136 may be located in passage portion 132 or heel portion 133, or seam 136 may be located in outer knitting layer 134. Thus, in configurations of knitted component 130 that include seam 136 , the seam location 136 may be positioned in various areas of knitted component 130.
    [042] Knitted component 130 can be formed from a single type of yarn that imparts common properties to each of the 131-133 portions and knitting layers 134 and 135. To vary the properties of knitted component 130, however, different yarns can be used in different areas of the knitted component 130. That is, portions 131-133 and layers of knitting 134 and 135 or different areas of portions 131-133 and layers of knitting 134-135 can be formed from different yarns to vary the properties between knitted component areas 130. In addition, a knitted component area 130 may be formed by a first type of yarn or combination of yarns that convey a first set of properties, and another knitted component area 130 may be formed by a second type of yarn or combination of yarns that convey a second set of properties. The properties can vary throughout the knitted component 130, therefore, selecting specific yarns for different areas of knitted component 130. Examples of properties that can be varied by choosing the yarn include color, pattern, brightness, stretch, back to the original shape, elevation, touch, moisture absorption, biodegradability, abrasion resistance, durability, and thermal conductivity. It should also be noted that two or more yarns can be used in combination to take advantage of the properties of both yarns, for example, when the yarns are laminated or form different courses in the same area.
    [043] The properties that a given type of yarn will transmit to a knitted component area 130 depend in part on the materials that form the various filaments and fibers within the yarn. Cotton, for example, provides softness to the touch, a natural aesthetic, and biodegradability. Elastane and stretch polyester also provide recycling. Rayon provides high gloss and moisture absorption. Wool also provides high moisture absorption, in addition to insulating and biodegradability properties. Nylon is durable, resistant to abrasion, and has a relatively high strength. Polyester is a hydrophobic material that also provides relatively high durability. Yarns incorporating thermoplastic materials can also allow areas of knitted component 130 to be fused or stabilized through the application of heat. In addition to the materials, other aspects of the yarns selected for the knitted component 130 can affect properties. For example, a yarn that forms a knitted component 130 can be a single filament yarn or a multiple filament yarn. The yarn may also include separate filaments, each formed from different materials. In addition, the yarn may also include filaments that are each formed from two or more different materials, such as a two-component yarn with filaments having a core-shell configuration or two halves formed from different materials. Different degrees of twist and curl, as well as different deniers, can also affect the properties of knitted component 130. Therefore, both the materials that form the yarn and other aspects of the yarn can be selected to convey a variety of properties to separate areas of the yarn. knitted component 130.
    [044] In addition to the type of yarn that is selected for the knitted component 130, the knitting structure in the knitted component 130 imparts particular properties. As illustrated, a larger part of the knitted component 130 is formed to have a common or unique knitting structure, which is relatively untextured and can be called tubular or flat knitting. In other configurations, however, the knitted component 130 may have a ribbed knitting structure or a knitted knitting structure, or the knitted component 130 may have a hybrid knitting structure in which multiple types of knitting structure are used in one area. To vary the properties of knitted component 130, different knitting structures can be used in different areas of knitted component 130. That is, portions 131-133 and layers of knitting 134 and 135 or different areas of portions 131-133 and layers of knitting 134 and 135 can be formed from different knitting structures to vary properties between areas of knitted component 130. In addition, a knitted component area 130 can be formed from a first knitting structure or combination of knitting structures, which transmits a first set of properties, and another area of knitted component 130 may be formed from a second knitting structure or combination of knitting structures that impart a second set of properties. The properties can vary through knitted component 130, therefore, selecting specific knitting structures for different areas of knitted component 130. Examples of properties that can be varied by choosing yarn include pattern, shine, stretch, back to original shape, lifting, touch, moisture absorption, abrasion resistance, durability and thermal conductivity.
    [045] Properties can be further varied by selecting the type of yarn and the knitting structure that is used in the knitted component 130 or areas of the knitted component 130. By combining various types of yarn with various knitting structures, other combinations of properties can be transmitted to the knitted component 130. For example, a first type of yarn and a first knitting structure can be used in a knitted component area 130 to provide a set of properties, and a second type of yarn and a second Knitting structure can be used in a different area of knitted component 130 to provide a set of different properties. As more specific examples: (a) the barrel portion 131 may incorporate types of yarn and knitting structures that transmit high stretch capacity, and the passage portion 132 may incorporate types of yarn and knitting structures that transmit low stretch capacity or (b) the outer knitting layer 134 can be formed from yarn types and knitting structures that are durable and impart a particular aesthetic, and the inner knitting layer 135 can be formed from yarn types and structures that are comfortable and conduct moisture in the opposite direction of the user. Therefore, the selection of particular combinations of yarn types and knitting structures for each knitted component area 130 allows each area to have a particular combination of beneficial properties.
    [046] Based on the above discussion, a portion of the upper region 120 incorporates the knitted component 130, which is formed of a unitary knitting construction unit. Knitted component 130 can form barrel 122 and extend into passage area 124. Knitted component 130 can also extend downward and into heel region 103. Although the knitted component can be formed from a single knitting layer, knitted component 130 can also have two or more layers of knitting.
    [047] Other configurations
    [048] The configuration of shoes 100 and knitted component 130 discussed above and illustrated in the figures provides an example that relates to the structure of shoes 100 and knitted component 130. In other configurations, numerous characteristics of shoes 100 and knitted component 130 can vary considerably . Referring to Figure 12A, for example, the covering component 140 extends further upward in the heel region 103, so that the heel portion 133 is either absent or located within the covering component 140. In another illustrated configuration in Figure 12B, shoe 100 includes a shoelace 127 to help tighten the upper region 120 further around the foot. Lace 127 passes through several openings in the upper region 120, extends through the passage area 124, and makes contact with the portion of the outer surface 125 formed by the passage portion 132. Alternatives to the openings in the upper region 120 include D-rings , hooks, and other shoelace receiving elements, including the various looped strands 128 shown in Figure 12C. The looped strands 128 extend upwards from a lower area of the upper region 120 and form a plurality of shoelaces, through which shoelace 127 extends. More information related to structures similar to interlaced strands 128 can be found in US patent application 13 / 529,381, which was filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office on June 21, 2012 and is entitled Footwear Incorporating Looped Tensile Strand Elements, this request being fully incorporated here as a reference.
    [049] Another variation of shoe 100 is illustrated in Figure 12D as having a configuration that includes a pair of support strips 129 that extends outward or upward from the lower area of the upper region 120. A support strip 129 is extends over the passage area 124 at the interface between the forefoot region 101 and the midfoot region 102, and the other support strip 129 extends around the heel region 103. When walking or running, strips of support 129 can provide greater stability and ensure that shoe 100 is properly positioned on the foot. Referring to Figure 12E, another example of a support strip 129 extends around the pipe 122 (i.e., pipe portion 131) to provide greater support for the ankle. In addition, shoelace 127 and looped strings 128 are also incorporated in this configuration to assist with more tightening of the upper region 120 around the foot.
    [050] In addition to variations in other areas of footwear 100, numerous characteristics of knitted component 130 can vary considerably. Referring to Figure 13A, the knitted component 130 includes a ribbed knitting structure. More particularly, both knitting layers 134 and 135 are formed to have the ribbed knitting structure. As a variation of this embodiment, Figure 13B illustrates an outer knitting layer 134 as including a ribbed knitting structure, while the inner knitting layer 135 has a flat knitting structure. Although not illustrated, another configuration may use a ribbed knitting structure for the outer knitting layer 134, and the inner knitting layer 135 may include an area with the ribbed knitting structure and another area with the flat knitting structure or a knitting structure in mesh. Other variations in the knitted component 130 may refer to the relative portion sizes 131-133. For example, Figure 13C illustrates a configuration where the barrel portion 131 extends upward to a greater degree and would cover more than the user's ankle. In Figure 13D, the heel portion 113 is absent from the knitted component 130, which can result in the configuration discussed above for Figure 12A. In addition, Figure 13E illustrates a configuration in which each of the passage portion 132 and the heel portion 133 have an increased length.
    [051] Another variation of knitted component 130 is illustrated in Figure 14A, in which a portion of the barrel portion 131 includes both layers of knitting 134 and 135, but the passage portion 132 and the heel portion 133 include only the layer outer knitting 134. Knitted component 130 can have several features that provide more cushioning in the passage area 124, which can increase comfort in configurations that include lace 127. For example, Figure 14B illustrates the inner knitting layer 135 as having a greater thickness, and Figure 14C illustrates a foam element 137 that is located between the knitting layers 134 and 135 in the passage portion 132. As another variation, Figure 14D illustrates the stitches joining the knitting layers 134 and 135 in the passage portion 132. Referring to Figure 14E, the seam 136 joins the portions of the outer knitting layer 134, instead of the outer layer 135, in the barrel portion 131. Although the knitting layers 134 and 135 can be formed of unitary knitting construction, Figure 14F illustrates a configuration in which knitting layers 134 and 135 are formed as separate elements that are seated against each other.
    [052] First Manufacturing Process Example.
    [053] Although a knitting process that forms the knitted component 130 can be carried out by hand, the commercial manufacture of multiple knitted components 130 will generally be performed by a knitting machine. In general, knitting involves forming strands and creases of interlaced knit laces of one thread or multiple threads. In production, knitting machines can be programmed to mechanically manipulate one or more threads in the configuration of the knitted component 130. That is, the knitted component 130 can be formed by mechanically manipulating one or more threads to form a one-piece textile fiber element. it has the shape and characteristics of the knitted component 130. Therefore, the knitted component can be formed from a unitary knitting construction using a knitting machine.
    [054] Although knitted component 130 can be formed through a variety of different knitting processes and using a variety of different knitting machines, circular knitting (ie the use of a circular knitting machine) has the ability to form the knitted component 130 so that it has the various characteristics discussed above. In general, circular knitting involves forming a plurality of courses and creases. As an example, courses are circular rows of shoelaces that extend entirely around the barrel portion 131 and transversely through the passage portion 132 and heel portion 133. Creases are columns of shoelaces that extend perpendicularly to the courses and from the portion collar 131 to the passage portion 132 and the heel portion 133. That is, the strokes in the knitted component 130 may extend from the pipe portion 131 to the passage portion 132 or up to the heel portion 133. Although conventional or generic circle knitting can be used to form the knitted component 130, specific examples of knitting processes that can be used include circular knitting in wide tube, circular knitting in narrow tube, circular jacquard knitting in narrow tube, knitting jacquard knitting single, double knit circular jacquard knitting, warp knitted jacquard knitting, and plain knitting, for example.
    [055] The manufacture of knitted component 130 through circular knitting provides advantages in a simple and efficient way. Other advantages or combinations of advantages can, however, be gained by using another of the various knitting processes mentioned above. For example, smooth knitting can be used to form knitted component 130 with different stretching properties and returns to the original shape, openings within the knitting structure that increase ventilation, and varying levels of durability. Thus, different advantages or characteristics can be gained by selecting the knitting process used to form the knitted component 130.
    [056] The process of knitting to form the knitted component 130 will now be discussed in more detail. For the sake of simplicity and clarity, the configuration of Figure 13D, in which the heel portion 133 is absent, will be used to illustrate the characteristics of the knitting process. The person skilled in the art will recognize that other characteristics of the knitted component 130, including the heel portion 133, can be formed merely by modifying aspects of the knitting process discussed below. Referring to Figure 15, a pattern 150 for forming the knitted component 130 is illustrated. Pattern 150 includes a first section of pipe 151, a passage section 152, and a second section of pipe 153. While sections of pipe 151 and 153 represent areas of pattern 150 that form the portion of pipe 131 in knitted component 130, passage section 152 represents a pattern area 150 that forms passage section 132. Queued with sections 151- 153, pattern 150 also includes a first inner layer section 154, an outer layer section 155, and a second inner layer section 156. While inner layer sections 154 and 156 represent pattern areas 150 that form the inner knitting layer 135 in the knitted component 130, outer layer section 155 represents a pattern area 150 that forms the outer layer knitting 135. Due to the overlap between areas of sections 151-156, sections 151-153 are identified on one side of pattern 150 and sections 154-156 are identified on the opposite side of pattern 150. Although pattern 150 provides a pattern suitable for forming the knitted component 130 through a circular knitting process, other patterns can also be used.
    [057] In addition to sections 151-156, pattern 150 also includes several additional features, including a first seam edge 157, a pair of side edges 158, a second seam edge 159, and a plurality of strokes 160. As discussed in more detail below, seam edges 157 and 159 represent pattern portions 150 located and joined at seam 136. Side edges 158 are located mainly in passage section 152 and represent the edges or peripheral areas of knitting layers 134 and 135 which are joined together in passage section 152. In addition, courses 160 represent the various courses in knitted component 130, which are rows of shoelaces that extend entirely around the barrel portion 131 (i.e., circular courses) and through the widths of the passage portion 132 (i.e., non-circular or linear strokes). For reference purposes, a dashed line 161 extends throughout the first pipe section 151 at the interface between sections 154 and 155 and represents the position of the ankle opening 123.
    [058] Pattern 150 is a graphical representation of data that is processed by a circular knitting machine to form knitted component 130. When forming knitted component 130, the knitting machine reads data associated with each stroke 160, starting at the first seam edge 157 and continuing downwards to the second seam edge 159. Initially, therefore, the knitting machine reads data associated with stroke 160 located on the first seam edge 157 and forms a circular stroke based on that data. In addition to identifying the particular knitting structures that are formed, the data also identifies the particular yarns that form the knitting structures. Once this data is processed, the knitting machine mechanically manipulates the yarns to form a first course of knitted component 130. For reference purposes, pattern 150 identifies the first course 160 (that is, the course 160 located on the first edge stitch 157) as the first section of pipe 151 and the first section of inner layer 154. The result is that the first stroke formed by the knitting machine will form a portion of knitted component 130 located in the portion of pipe 131 and in the layer inner knitting 135, and the first stroke can be maintained on a dial of the knitting machine. At that point, the knitting machine continues to knit circular strokes, each of which is located in the barrel portion 131 and the inner knitting layer 135.
    [059] After knitting a defined number of strokes, the knitting machine reads pattern data 150 associated with strokes 160 that are in the first collar section 151 and in the outer layer section 155. Therefore, the knitting machine changed to stage of forming circular courses of knitted component 150 located in the pipe portion 131 and in the outer layer of knitting 134.
    [060] While the knitting process continues, the knitting machine reads pattern data 150 associated with strokes 160 that are in passage section 152 and in outer layer section 155. Therefore, the knitting machine has changed to the knitting stage form circular courses of knitted component 150 located in the collar portion 131 and outer layer of knitting 134. While the previous courses were circular, these courses are now non-circular or linear and extend only between the edges or peripheral areas of the passage portion 132.
    [061] Once the knitting process completes the formation of areas of the knitted component 130 located in the passage portion 132 and in the outer layer of knitting 134, the knitting machine reads pattern data 150 associated with strokes 160 that are in the section pass 152 and the second inner layer section 156. Therefore, the knitting machine has changed to the stage of forming knitted component courses 130 located in the passage portion 132 and in the inner knitting layer 135. These courses are also non- circular or linear and extending only between the edges or peripheral areas of the passing portion 132. As the knitting machine forms these strokes, the knitting machine also joins the edges of the knitting layers 134 and 135 in the passing portion 132.
    [062] As the knitting process continues, the knitting machine reads pattern data 150 associated with strokes 160 found in the second barrel section 153 and the second inner layer section 156. Therefore, the knitting machine changed to the stage of forming circular knitted component courses 150 located in the barrel portion 131 and in the inner layer 135. As the knitting process continues, the knitting machine mechanically manipulates the threads to form a final course of knitted component 130 For reference purposes, pattern 150 identifies end stroke 160 (i.e., course 160 located on the second seam edge 159) as being in the second collar section 153 and the second inner layer section 156. When forming the course end of the knitted component 130, the first stroke can be joined to the final stroke, thus forming the seam 136. That is, the first stroke, which was kept on the dial throughout the entire knitting process, can be joined o to the final stroke to form seam 136. In some configurations, seam 136 may be formed by hand or by a stitching process, or a smooth seam or smooth seam may extend over seam 136 to provide a more finished look.
    [063] Many aspects of the knitting process discussed above can be performed using a conventional circular knitting machine. To facilitate some parts of the knitting process, however, the circular knitting machine can be modified to raise and lower the dial, which maintains the first stroke formed in the knitted component 130. In addition, a fan can be used to ensure that the knitting knitted component 130 remains properly located during the knitting process.
    [064] Based on the above discussion, the circular knitting process forms the knitted component 130 by (a) forming knitting layers 134 and 135 so as to be layers with substantially the same length and (b) joining peripheral areas of knitting layers 134 and 135 to each other, particularly in the passage portion 132. Once the knitting process is complete, the knitted component 130 is incorporated in the upper region 120 so that the knitted component 130 forms the collar 122 and extends through a part of, possibly most of, an extension of the passage area 124. Stitch, adhesive glue or thermal glue can be used to join the knitted component 130 with the covering component 140.
    [065] Second Manufacturing Process Example
    [066] Another example of a manufacturing process that can be used to form the knitted component 130 will be discussed now. In making the knitted component 130, a circular knitting process is used to form a tubular structure 170, as shown in Figure 16. Tubular structure 170 has a generally cylindrical configuration and includes an outer layer of knitting 171 and an inner layer of knitting 172. Each knitting layer 171 and 172 also has a generally cylindrical configuration and extends the entire height of tubular structure 170 and entirely around the circumference of tubular structure 170. While the outer layer of knitting 171 forms a outer surface of the tubular structure 170, the inner knitting layer 172 forms an inner surface of the tubular structure 170.
    [067] To form the knitted component 130, the tubular structure 170 is cut into two separate portions, as shown in Figure 17, with one of the portions being the knitted component 130. That is, the knitted component 130 can be cut or separated or removed in some other way from the tubular structure 170. When formed through this process, some knitted component edges 130 may not have a finished configuration and may include ends of yarn. In order to prevent these edges from fraying, stitching or gluing can be used. In addition, the knitted component 130 may include a meltable or thermoplastic yarn that melts upon application of heat to prevent fraying. Although only a single knitted component 130 is shown to be removed from the tubular structure 170, a second knitted component 130 can be removed from the lower portion of the tubular structure 170 and incorporated into a separate shoe. Multiple knitted components 130 can therefore be formed from a single tubular structure 170.
    [068] Another tubular structure configuration 170 is illustrated in Figure 18 as including a cut line 173, which can be a visual guide that helps to accurately remove the knitted component 130 from the tubular structure 170. As an example, the cut line 173 may be an area of tubular structure 170 that has a different type of stitch or different thread color. The cut line 173 can also be an area of tubular structure 170 that is formed from a soluble or meltable thread that dissolves or softens in the presence of a solvent (eg water) or heat to help remove the knitted component 130 of the tubular structure 170. Although a single cut line 173 for separating a single knitted component 130 is illustrated in Figure 18, a second cut line 173 for separating a second knitted component 130 of the tubular structure 170 can also be present .
    [069] The invention is disclosed above and in the attached figures with reference to a variety of configurations. The purpose that the disclosure serves, however, is to provide an example of the various characteristics and concepts related to the invention, not to limit the scope of the invention. The person skilled in the art will recognize that numerous variations and modifications can be made in the configurations described above without departing from the scope of the present invention, as defined by the appended claims.
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    Claims (14)
    [0001]
    1. Footwear article (100) having an upper region (120) and a sole structure (110) attached to the upper region, the upper region comprising: a knitted component (130) formed in a unitary knitting construction and including a portion pipe (131) a passage portion (132), and a heel portion (133), the pipe portion having a cylindrical configuration defining an opening for the ankle (123), and the passage portion extending outwardly from the barrel portion and through at least part of a length of a passage area (124) of the upper region (120), the heel portion extending outwardly from the barrel portion (131) and through at least a part of a height of a heel region (103) of the shoe article (100), the barrel portion, the passing portion, and the heel portion forming (a) a first area of an outer surface ( 125) of the upper region and (b) a first area of an interior surface (126) of the region upper ion; and a covering component (140) attached to the knitted component (130) and extending between the knitted component and the sole structure (110), the covering component forming (a) a second area of the outer surface (125) of the region upper (120) and (b) a second area of the inner surface (126) of the upper region, in which the knitted component (130) also includes a first knitting layer (134) and a second knitting layer (135), the first knitting layer forming the first area of the outer surface (125) of the upper region (120), and the second layer of knitting forming the first area of the inner surface (126) of the upper region (120), in which each one of the the first knitting layer (134) and the second knitting layer (135) extend from the barrel portion (131) and through at least part of a length of the passage portion (132), each of which the first knitting layer (134) and the second knitting layer (135) extend from the por pipe (131) and crossing the height of the heel region (103), in which the shoe article (100) is CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the covering component (140) is formed from at least one of the following material elements: polymer foam, polymer sheets, leather, synthetic leather.
    [0002]
    2. Footwear article (100), according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the first layer of fabric (134) contacts and sits against the second layer of knitting (135).
    [0003]
    3. Footwear article (100), according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that (a) peripheral areas of the first knitting layer (134) and the second knitting layer (135) are joined to each other and ( b) central areas of the first knitting layer and the second knitting layer are not joined together.
    [0004]
    4. Footwear article (100) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the knitted component (130) further includes a heel portion (133) extending outwardly from the barrel portion (131) and through at least a part of a height of a heel region (103) of the shoe article.
    [0005]
    5. Footwear article (100) according to claim 4, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the heel portion (133) forms additional areas of the outer surface (125) of the upper region (120) and the inner surface (126) the upper region.
    [0006]
    6. Footwear article (100), according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the knitted component (130) includes separate regions having at least one among (a) different knitting structures and (b) different yarns.
    [0007]
    7. Footwear article (100) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that at least a portion of the knitted component (130) has a ribbed knitting structure.
    [0008]
    8. Footwear article (100), according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that a shoelace extends through the passage area (124) and makes contact with the first area of the outer surface (125) of the upper region ( 120).
    [0009]
    9. Footwear article (100) according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the upper region (120) includes (a) a plurality of elastic cords extending through a region between the knitted component (130) and the sole structure (110) and (b) a shoelace (127) attached to the elastic cords (128) and extending throughout the passage area (124).
    [0010]
    10. Method for making a shoe article (100), the method comprising: knitting a first layer (134) and a second layer (135) that each form opposite surfaces of a pipe portion (131), a portion passage (132), and a heel portion (133) of a knitted component (130), the barrel portion having a cylindrical configuration, and the passage portion extending outwardly from the barrel portion, the first layer and the second layer extending each from the pipe portion and spanning at least part of a length of the passage portion, and the first layer and second layer each extending from the pipe portion (131) and crossing a part of a height of an heel region (103); and incorporate the knitted component (130) in an upper region (120) of the shoe article (100), the pipe portion (131) being located to form a upper region pipe and define an ankle opening (123), the passageway portion (132) being located to extend through at least a portion of an extension of a passageway area (124) of the upper region, the heel portion (133) being located to extend through at least the portion of height of a heel region (103) of the shoe article, the first layer (134) being located to form a portion of an outer surface (125) of the upper region, and the second layer (135) being located to form a portion an inner surface (126) of the upper region, wherein the step of incorporating includes joining the knitted component (130) to a covering component (140) extending between the knitted component and a sole structure (110) of the article footwear (100), where the method is CARA CERTIFIED by the fact that the covering component (140) is formed from at least one of the following material elements: polymer foam, polymer sheets, leather, synthetic leather.
    [0011]
    11. Method according to claim 10, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the knitting step includes using a circular knitting process.
    [0012]
    12. Method, according to claim 10, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the knitting step includes joining peripheral areas of the first layer (134) and the second layer (135).
    [0013]
    13. Method according to claim 10, CHARACTERIZED in that the knitting step includes forming a heel portion (133) extending outwardly from the barrel portion (131), and the embedding step includes locate the heel portion in a heel region (103) of the shoe article (100).
    [0014]
    14. Method, according to claim 10, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the knitting step includes forming separate regions having at least one of (a) different knitting structures and (b) different yarns.
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