method of manufacturing an article of footwear, method of looming a knitted textile element, and art

专利摘要:
ABSTRACT "METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FOOTWEAR ARTICLE INCLUDING LOOMING A KNIT-WEAR CONSTRUCTION KNIT COMPONENT FORMING A SEAMLESS CASING PORTION. The present invention relates to an article of footwear incorporating a seamless textile upper or boot formed from a knit component removed from a unitary warp-knit construction knit textile element. The knit component may include a first knit component part in the shape of a seamless boot and an associated second knit component part with the first mesh component part. In some embodiments the second mesh component part can be accommodated or folded in a pocket of the first mesh component part, such as a dynamically adjusted mesh component part or a mesh component part. tongue mesh component In some embodiments, the second mesh component part may be wrapped in at least part of the first mesh component part.
公开号:BR112016020451B1
申请号:R112016020451-4
申请日:2015-02-11
公开日:2021-07-06
发明作者:Julie A. Huffman；Amy Lyttle；Thomas G. Bell
申请人:Nike Innovate C.V.；
IPC主号:

专利说明:

FIELD OF TECHNIQUE
[001] The present embodiments relate generally to methods for manufacturing footwear articles and, in particular, to methods for weaving a warp-knit construction mesh component to form a seamless textile upper or boot. FUNDAMENTALS OF THE INVENTION
[002] Athletic footwear items generally include two main elements, an upper and a sole structure. An upper generally provides cover for a foot that securely receives and positions the foot in relation to the sole frame. The upper may have a configuration that protects the foot. The upper may have a construction that provides ventilation to the interior of the upper, thus facilitating the cooling of the foot and/or the removal of perspiration from the foot. The sole structure can be attached to a lower surface of the upper and can be generally positioned between the foot and a floor surface during use of the article of footwear. The sole structure can be configured to attenuate impact and other ground surface reaction forces and to absorb energy, i.e., provide cushioning for the foot during use of the article of footwear. The sole structure can provide traction relative to a ground surface. The sole structure can help control the movement of the foot while wearing the article of footwear. The upper and sole frame can cooperate to provide a comfortable frame that can be suitable for a wide variety of walking activities, such as walking and running.
[003] The leather can form an empty space within an article of footwear to receive a foot. The empty space can have the overall size and/or shape of the foot. The upper may have an opening that gives access to empty space, such as an ankle opening. The upper may extend along the instep and toe areas, along the lateral and medial sides of the foot, and/or around the heel area. The upper may include a fastening or fastening system, such as a tape or shoelace system, that selectively adjusts the size of the opening (eg, an ankle opening). This structure allows the user to modify certain dimensions of the upper, particularly the circumference, to accommodate different feet with varying proportions. The upper may include a tongue associated with an opening and/or closing system. For example, the tongue can be arranged between a shoelace system and a foot to increase the comfort of the footwear article. The upper may include a heel counter to limit foot movement in the heel region.
[004] The materials selected for the upper can vary significantly. Textile materials often form at least a part of the outer surface and the inner surface of the leather. A textile material can be defined as any fabrication made of fibers, filaments or yarns, characterized by flexibility, thickness and a high length-thickness ratio. Textile materials generally fall into one of two categories. A first category includes textile materials produced directly from a web or mat of filaments or fibers randomly interweaving the filaments or fibers to build non-woven fabrics and felts. A second category includes textile materials formed through a mechanical manipulation of yarn, such as a weft or mesh. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[005] In one aspect, a method for manufacturing an article of footwear includes looming a unitary warp-mesh construction mesh textile element having a first mesh layer, a second mesh layer overlying the first layer, which is continuous with the first mesh layer at a common first edge of the knit textile element, and extending along one direction of the knit textile element, an interlayer knit stitch line that interconnects the first knit layer and the second mesh layer at a distance from the common edge, and at least one mesh indication portion located along the common edge, the common edge, and the interlayer mesh stitch line collectively define an outline of the mesh component. The method further includes removing the mesh component from the mesh textile element, and separating the mesh component along the at least one mesh indication portion to create an opening in the mesh component.
[006] In another aspect, a method for looming a knitted textile element including a knitted component for use in an article of footwear includes looming a knitted textile element of unitary knit-warp construction having a first layer of knit, a second mesh layer that overlays the first mesh layer and is continuous with the first mesh layer on a common first edge of the mesh textile element, and an interlayer mesh stitch line that interconnects the first mesh layer and the second layer mesh, the common edge and the knit stitch line interlayer collectively defining an outline of a mesh component, and tear at least one part of the mesh indication located along the common edge of the knitted textile element, at least one part indication screen being set to indicate a separation line to create an opening in the mesh component.
[007] In another aspect, an article of footwear includes a mesh component of unitary warp-mesh construction. The mesh component includes a first mesh layer constituting one of a medial face and a side face of a seamless boot, a second mesh layer constituting the other of the medial face and side face of the seamless boot and is continuous. with the first mesh layer through a continuous upper forefoot portion of the boot seamlessly, an interlayer mesh stitch line that interconnects the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer, the interlayer mesh stitch line connects seamlessly the medial face and the lateral face of the boot seamlessly and generally extends along a centerline of a heel part, a bottom part, and a front toe part of the boot seamlessly, and at least one indicating part The mesh component collectively indicating at least one mesh component separation line and configured to define an opening in the mesh component that provides access to an empty space between the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer. mesh, the opening is located between the continuous upper forefoot part and the heel part of the seamless boot.
[008] In another aspect, a method for manufacturing an article of footwear includes looming a unitary warp-mesh construction mesh textile element having a first mesh layer, a second mesh layer overlying the first mesh layer, and is continuous with the first layer of mesh along a common edge of a common opening in the first layer of mesh and in the second layer of mesh, the common edge of the common opening extends in a direction of the loom process, a first row of interlayer mesh stitch that interconnects the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer, the common edge of the common aperture, and the first interlayer mesh stitch row collectively defining an outline of a mesh component first part of a mesh component, and a second mesh component part of the mesh component which is seamlessly connected to the first mesh component part by a continuous first part of the adjacent first mesh layer. te the common aperture and a second continuous portion of the second mesh layer adjacent to the common aperture, a second interlayer mesh stitch line that interconnects the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer at a location separate from the first continuous portion of the first mesh mesh layer and the second continuous part of the second continuous layer, the second interlayer mesh stitch line defines an outline of the second mesh component part, and the first mesh component part and the second mesh component part collectively form the mesh component. The method further includes removing the mesh component from the mesh textile element, and folding the second mesh component part into an inner pocket formed between the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer of the first mesh component part.
[009] In another aspect, a method for manufacturing an article of footwear includes looming a unitary warp-mesh construction mesh textile element having a first mesh layer, a second mesh layer overlying the first mesh layer, and is continuous with the first layer of knit along a common edge of the knitted textile element that extends along one direction of the loom process, an interlayer knit stitch line that interconnects the first layer of knit and the second layer. mesh, at least a first mesh indication part located along the common edge of the common mesh layer, the common edge and the interlayer mesh stitch line define an outline of a first mesh component part of a mesh component. mesh, the first mesh component part is configured to form a seamless boot, and a second mesh component part seamlessly associated with the first mesh component part on the line of interlayer mesh point, the first mesh component part and the second mesh component part collectively form the mesh component. The method further includes removing the mesh component from the mesh textile element, separating the mesh component along at least one mesh indication portion to create an opening in the mesh component, and wrapping the second mesh component part in around at least a part of the first mesh component part.
[010] Other aspects, systems, methods, characteristics and advantages of modalities will, or will become, clear to a person skilled in the art after examination of the following figures and detailed description. All such additional aspects, systems, methods, features and advantages are intended to be included within this description and this summary, are within the scope of the invention, and are protected by the following claims. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[011] The modalities can be better understood with respect to the following drawings and description. The components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale, instead emphasis is placed on illustrating the structural and functional principles of the modalities. Similar reference numbers in the figures designate corresponding parts throughout the different views, and the leading digit or digits of each reference number indicates the figure number of the first figure in which the part is identified in the figures.
[012] Figure 1 is a schematic isometric view of a modality of an article of footwear that incorporates a seamless boot or textile upper.
[013] Figure 2 is a schematic plan view of an embodiment of a knitted textile element including knitted components, pre-removal, in which the characteristics of a knitted-warp seam and interlayer knitted-warp stitch line of the Knitted textile element are shown in detail.
[014] Figure 3 schematically illustrates the knitted textile element of Figure 2 in a medial isometric view.
[015] Figure 4 schematically illustrates the knitted textile element of Figure 2 in a medial isometric edge view.
[016] Figure 5 schematically illustrates the knitted textile element of Figure 2 in an isometric side edge view.
[017] Figure 6 schematically illustrates the knitted textile element of Figure 2 in an isometric side view.
[018] Figure 7 is a schematic plan view of a mesh component, post-removal, of Figure 2 for a tongue.
[019] Figure 8 is a schematic plan view of a mesh component, post-removal, of Figure 2 for an upper in the form of a seamless boot.
[020] Figure 9 illustrates a mesh component of Figure 8 in an initial post-removal state.
[021] Figure 10 illustrates the mesh component of Figure 9, with an inverted nozzle part in an internal void space of the mesh component.
[022] Figure 11 illustrates the mesh component of Figure 10 with an inverted nozzle portion protruding through an ankle opening.
[023] Figure 12 illustrates the mesh component of Figure 11 with the inverted toe and instep portions protruding through the ankle opening.
[024] Figure 13 illustrates the mesh component of Figures 9 to 12 fully inverted or turned outwards.
[025] Figure 14 schematically illustrates an embodiment of an article of footwear in the form of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from a mesh component of Figure 8 in an isometric side view.
[026] Figure 15 schematically illustrates an embodiment of an article of footwear in the form of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from a mesh component of Figure 8 in an isometric plan view from below.
[027] Figure 16 schematically illustrates a modality of an article of footwear in the form of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from a mesh component of Figure 8 in a medial isometric view.
[028] Figure 17 is a schematic isometric bottom front view of an embodiment of an article of footwear in the form of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from a mesh component of Figure 8.
[029] Figure 18 is a schematic isometric top front view of one embodiment of an article of footwear in the form of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from a mesh component of Figure 8.
[030] Figure 19 is a schematic isometric top front view of an embodiment of an article of footwear that incorporates a seamless boot or textile upper of Figures 14 to 18 associated with an optional sole structure.
[031] Figure 20 is a schematic isometric rear view of the item of footwear in Figure 19.
[032] Figure 21 schematically maps characteristics of a modality of a mesh component of a textile mesh element of Figure 2, pre-removal, to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component.
[033] Figure 22 is a flowchart that includes processes to produce an article of footwear using a loom method.
[034] Figure 23 is a schematic plan view of another embodiment of a knitted textile element including knitted components, pre-removal, in which the characteristics of a knitted-warp line and interlayer knitted-warp stitch line of the Knitted textile element are shown in detail.
[035] Figure 24 schematically maps features of another embodiment of a mesh component of a textile mesh element of Figure 23, pre-removal, to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component.
[036] Figure 25 schematically maps characteristics of another embodiment of a mesh component of a knitted textile element to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the knitted component, including a seamless knitted dynamic adjustment component using continuous closing structure.
[037] Figure 26 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figure 25 in an initial post-removal state.
[038] Figure 27 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figure 26 with a nozzle part of the inverted inner mesh component part.
[039] Figure 28 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figure 27 with an inverted nose portion of the inner mesh component part protruding through an ankle opening of an outer mesh component part and a heel portion of the inner mesh component part partially protruding through ankle opening.
[040] Figure 29 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figure 28 with the inverted toe portion, instep portion, and heel portion of the inner mesh component portion protruding through the ankle opening of the component portion outer mesh.
[041] Figure 30 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figures 26 to 29 fully inverted or facing outwards, that is, folding an inner mesh component part inside another mesh component part.
[042] Figure 31 schematically maps characteristics of a knit component of a knitted textile element to a modality of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the knitted component, including another dynamically-fit knitted midsole component without splice using continuous closing structure.
[043] Figure 32 schematically maps the characteristics of another modality of a knit component of a knitted textile element to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the knitted component, including another seamless knit dynamic adjustment component using continuous closing structure.
[044] Figure 33 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the closure, tension, and/or dynamic adjustment structures exemplified.
[045] Figure 34 schematically maps the characteristics of another embodiment of a mesh component of a knitted textile element to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the knitted component, including a seamlessly knitted tongue component using continuous closing structure.
[046] Figure 35 schematically maps the characteristics of another embodiment of a mesh component of a knitted textile element to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the knitted component, including a seamlessly knitted tongue component using continuous closing structure.
[047] Figure 36 schematically maps the characteristics of another modality of a knit component of a knitted textile element to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the knitted component, including a seamless knit dynamic adjustment component using a casing structure.
[048] Figure 37 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figure 36 in an initial post-removal state.
[049] Figure 38 illustrates the mesh component of Figure 37 with dynamic adjustment components partially wrapped around the respective medial and lateral faces of the mesh component.
[050] Figure 39 is a front view of the mesh component of Figure 38 schematically illustrating dynamic adjustment components partially wrapped around the respective medial and lateral faces of the mesh component.
[051] Figure 40 is a front view of the mesh component of Figure 39 schematically illustrating dynamic adjustment components fully wrapped around the medial and lateral faces of the mesh component.
[052] Figure 41 is a side view of the mesh component of Figure 40 schematically illustrating dynamic adjustment components fully wrapped around the medial and lateral faces of the mesh component.
[053] Figure 42 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figure 41 with a partially inverted nozzle part.
[054] Figure 43 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figure 42 with an inverted nozzle portion protruding through an ankle opening of the mesh component.
[055] Figure 44 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figure 43 with the inverted toe parts and the instep part protruding through the ankle opening.
[056] Figure 45 schematically illustrates the mesh component of Figures 37 to 44 fully inverted or turned outwards.
[057] Figure 46 is a schematic front isometric view of a seamless boot or textile upper incorporating a mesh component of Figure 36, post-inversion process of Figures 36 to 45.
[058] Figure 47 is a cross-sectional view of the textile upper of Figure 46 taken along section lines 47-47.
[059] Figure 48 is a cross-sectional view of the textile upper of Figure 46 taken along line 48-48.
[060] Figure 49 schematically maps the characteristics of another modality of a mesh component of a knitted textile element to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the knitted component, including non-woven mesh dynamic adjustment finger components. splice using casing structures.
[061] Figure 50 schematically illustrates another modality of a mesh component of Figure 49 in an initial post-removal state.
[062] Figure 51 schematically illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component of Figure 50, with mesh dynamic adjustment toe components partially wrapped around the medial and lateral faces of the seamless boot.
[063] Figure 52 schematically illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper of Figure 51, with mesh dynamic adjustment toe components fully wrapped around the medial and lateral faces of the seamless boot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[064] The present detailed description generically describes modalities of methods for manufacturing an article of footwear and articles of footwear made by such methods. In each embodiment, the method generally includes weaving a knitted knitted fabric element of unitary warp-knit construction having a first mesh layer and a second mesh layer overlying the first mesh layer. In each embodiment, the method generally includes looming a textile mesh element including a mesh component configured to form a seamless boot or textile upper of an article of footwear. In each embodiment, the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer form a single continuous layer across a forefoot portion of the knit boot or textile upper, and the seamless boot or textile upper includes an interlayer knit stitch line that seamlessly connects the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer. The first section of this detailed description generally describes embodiments of methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a knitted component configured to form a seamless boot or textile upper for an article of footwear. A second section of this detailed description generally describes modalities of methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a knitted component having accommodated parts. Specifically, the second section generally describes modalities of methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a knitted component that includes a first knitted component part that is configured to form a seamless boot or textile upper and a second knitted component part. mesh that is configured to be accommodated or folded in an inner pocket of the seamless boot or textile upper (ie, the first mesh component part), where the inner pocket is formed by the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer of the knitted textile element, and where the accommodated part (i.e., the second knitted component part) is seamlessly associated with the first knitted layer and the second knitted layer of the seamless boot or textile upper (i.e., the first mesh component part) in a seamless boot opening or textile upper that is configured to receive a foot. A third section of this detailed description generally describes modalities of methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a knitted component having casing parts. Specifically, the third section generally describes modalities of methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a knitted component that includes a first knitted component part that is configured to form a seamless boot or textile upper and a second knitted component part. fabric that is configured to be wrapped around at least a part of the seamless boot or textile upper (ie, the first mesh component part), where the wrapping part (ie, the second mesh component part) ) is seamlessly associated with the first mesh layer and/or the second mesh layer of the first mesh component part on the interlayer mesh stitch line of the first mesh component part.
[065] Seamless Boot Footwear or Textile Upper Footwear Configurations
[066] This section generically describes modalities of methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a knitted component that is configured to form a seamless boot or textile upper for an article of footwear.
[067] Figure 1 is an isometric top front view of one embodiment of an article of footwear 100, also called an article 100. In some embodiments, the article 100 may take the form of an athletic shoe or sports-related footwear including, but not limited to: hiking boots, soccer shoes, soccer shoes, sneakers, running shoes, multi-training shoes, rugby shoes, basketball shoes, baseball shoes, as well as other types of athletic shoes or footwear. In some embodiments, article 100 may take the form of various types of non-sports related footwear, including, but not limited to: flip-flops, sandals, high-heeled footwear, moccasins, as well as any other type of footwear and/or clothing .
[068] As shown in Figure 1, in some embodiments, the item 100 may include an upper 102 and an optional sole structure 104. The sole structure 104 may be secured to the upper 102 and extends between the foot and a surface of the sole. soil when article 100 is used. In some embodiments, the sole structure 104 may be configured to provide traction for the article 100. In some embodiments, the sole structure 104 may be configured to absorb or attenuate impact or other ground reaction forces when compressed between the foot. and the surface of the ground during walking, running, or other walking activities.
[069] The configuration of the sole structure 104 can vary significantly in different embodiments to include a variety of known or newly developed sole structures and/or components. For example, the sole structure 104 may variously include an outsole, an insole, and/or an insole. In some cases, one or more of these components may be optional. In some cases, the sole structure 104 itself may be optional. In some cases, the configuration of the sole structure 104 may be selected to be suitable for one or more types of ground surface on which the sole structure 104 may be used. Exemplary soil surfaces may include, but are not limited to: natural grass, synthetic grass, earth, sand, gravel, snow, ice, as well as other surfaces.
[070] Leather 102 can be configured to receive and cover one foot. In some embodiments, the upper 102 may include an opening 106 that provides entry to an interior of the upper 102. For example, as shown in Figure 1, in some embodiments, the opening 106 may be an ankle opening.
[071] In some embodiments, the upper 102 may include a fastening structure or closing structure or other grommets for tightening or other fit features (e.g., circumference) of the upper 102. For example, in some embodiments, the upper 102 may include tension elements such as lace elements 122 and eyelets 124 for receiving one or more laces or other tension element (such as a cable) 126. Thus, the size of the opening 106, and a corresponding circumference of the leather 102 can be adjusted to customize a fit of the upper 102 and the item of footwear 100. In some embodiments, the lace elements 122 of the closure structure may provide reinforcing edge structure and form an opening having a V-shaped configuration, in U shape, or other configuration. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 1, a closure frame having a V-shaped configuration can provide improved performance characteristics such as comfort and fit. For example, in some cases, a V-shaped closure configuration may allow tighter closure across a forefoot and/or instep region of the upper 102 and the article of footwear 100 without causing deformation in the forefoot region. of the upper that may result from squeezing a closure structure having a square or U-shaped configuration. In other embodiments, a closure system may provide a reinforced edge structure in the end portion adjacent to the forefoot region of the upper 102. in the art they will be readily able to select a shape and configuration of a closure system suitable for the desired fit and performance characteristics of the upper 102 and the article of footwear 100.
[072] In some embodiments, the upper 102 may include a tongue 130 (shown in phantom in Figure 1). Tongue 130 can be disposed between a fastening frame or closing frame and a foot to facilitate comfort and fit. For example, tongue 130 may be disposed between lace elements 122 and a foot - between grommets 124 and a foot - or lace 126 and a foot received within upper 102. It is appreciated that a tongue may be optional in some modalities.
[073] In some embodiments, the upper 102 may be substantially formed of a unitary mesh component 140 in the form of a seamless boot that may extend through each of a forefoot region 142, a midfoot region 144 , and a heel region 146, and along both a lateral face 148 and a medial face 150. This is in contrast to many known shoe uppers which are formed from various material elements (eg textiles, of polymer foam, polymer sheets, leather, synthetic leather) which are joined by glueing or stitching, for example. In some embodiments, mesh component 140 may also include tongue 130. Mesh component 140 may form portions of both an exposed outer surface and an opposing inner surface of the leather 102. As such, mesh component 140 may define at least a portion of the void within the upper 102. The mesh component 140 also extends under the foot. In some embodiments, the footwear article 100 may include a sole structure, and a mesh component portion 140 may extend under the foot. In this construction, the mesh component can replace or function as an insole.
[074] As described in more detail below, the mesh component 140, which can form a substantial majority of the leather 102, generally comprises a mesh material, such as from a knitted textile element. As such, in some embodiments, leather 102 may be substantially flexible and lightweight relative to some other known leather materials. While some embodiments described here may illustrate a leather comprised entirely of a knitted material, other embodiments of a leather may be only partially comprised of a knitted material (or textile material).
[075] In some embodiments, the upper 102 may include one or more holes, openings, perforations, openings, spaces, slits, or other such structures, hereinafter commonly called holes. The upper 102 may include multiple groups of holes arranged in various configurations and at various locations, collectively referred to herein as a plurality of holes 152. However, in some embodiments, these holes may be optional. In some embodiments, some holes may extend through the entire thickness of the upper 102, while the other holes may extend only partially through the thickness of the upper 102. The number, sizes, shapes, alignments, and particular configurations of holes within the The plurality of holes 152 may vary from one modality to another. A specific configuration of the plurality of holes 152 can be selected to achieve the desired performance characteristics of the leather 102, such as the general or local breathability of the leather 102, and/or a general or localized flexibility or elasticity characteristic of the leather 102. For example, larger numbers and/or sizes of holes can provide greater flexibility and overall or localized elasticity of a fabric. Alternatively, different hole patterns, such as in-line, staggered, or offset patterns, may have different localized and/or generalized flexibility, elasticity, and/or ventilation characteristics. A specific configuration of the plurality of holes 152 may also be selected to provide aesthetic appeal.
[076] For reference purposes, the upper 102 and/or article of footwear 100 generally can be divided into a forefoot part 160, a midfoot part 162, and a heel part 164. The forefoot part 160 can generally be be associated with a wrap for the fingers and joints that connect the metatarsals with the phalanges. The midfoot portion 162 may generally be associated with the instep and/or arch of the foot. The heel part 164 can usually be associated with the heel of a foot, including the calcaneus bone. The upper 102 generally may also include a lateral face portion 166 and a medial face portion 168. The lateral face portion 166 and the medial face portion 168 may be opposite faces of the upper 102. One or both of the lateral face 166 and the medial face 168 may extend through the forefoot portion 160, midfoot portion 162, and heel portion 164. Some embodiments may further include a front toe portion 154, as well as a flap or instep portion. 156.
[077] As used in this description, the terms part or region of forefoot, part or region of midfoot, part or region of heel, part or region of toes, and part or region of instep are for descriptive purposes and not are intended to delimit precise parts or boundaries of the upper 102. Likewise, the terms lateral face (or lateral part) and medial face (or medial part) generally represent two sides of an article, rather than precisely demarcating the upper 102 in two halves.
[078] As mentioned above, the upper 102 may be at least partially formed from a 140 mesh component. The 140 mesh component may be removed from a mesh textile element that includes an approximately flat two-dimensional layered construction, which is configured to be separated (eg cut open) and formed to extend around the foot. As depicted in Figure 1, in some embodiments, mesh component 140 forms both an outer or outer exposed side (or outer surface) of the upper 102, facing away from the foot, and an inner or inner side (or inner surface) of the 102 leather facing the foot.
[079] As discussed in more detail below, the mesh component 140 can be formed of unitary mesh-warp construction as a part of a larger mesh textile element. In this case, the mesh component 140 can be removed from the larger mesh textile element and various features of the mesh component 140 can be manipulated and/or treated to create a desired shape of the upper 102.
[080] In some embodiments, a single textile mesh element may include multiple mesh components, which can be removed to form separate components. For example, the first and second mesh components of a single knitted textile element may correspond to a matching pair of seamless left and right boots or textile uppers for footwear articles. Alternatively, the first and second mesh components of a single knitted textile element may correspond to a seamless boot or textile upper and an associated tongue or other accessory for an article of footwear. It is appreciated that a knitted textile element may include addition numbers and/or types of knitted components.
[081] Mesh component 140 can impart a variety of functionality or performance characteristics to leather 102. Mesh component 140 can provide a variety of advantages over some known leather configurations. As noted above, known shoe uppers can be formed from various material elements (eg textiles, polymer foam, polymer sheets, leather, synthetic leather) that are joined in one or more splices by means of sewing or gluing, for example. As the number and type of material elements incorporated in a leather increases, the time and cost associated with transporting, storing, cutting, and joining the material elements can also increase.
[082] Waste from cutting and sewing processes can also accumulate to a greater degree as the number and type of material elements incorporated in the leather increases. Leathers having a greater number of material elements may be more difficult to recycle than leathers formed from fewer types and numbers of material elements. Decreasing the number of material elements used in the fabrication of the leather, therefore, can reduce waste, while increasing the fabrication efficiency and recyclability of the leather. To that end, in some embodiments, mesh component 140 can form a substantial portion of upper 102, thereby increasing manufacturing efficiency.
[083] The embodiments of the upper 102 may also use one or more reinforced parts. As used in this description, the term reinforced portion refers to any portion of a leather that incorporates any additional material(s) within one or more layers of mesh component 140. A reinforced portion may comprise separate layers of the component. 140 mesh which are filled with a reinforcing material such as an insert. An insert can be selected based on a desired performance characteristic of the upper, such as leather or plastic for stiffness, or foam rubber for cushioning. An insert element may be located in a particular region of a leather to provide a localized or general performance characteristic to the region or leather. A reinforced part can provide increased strength and/or reinforcement to the upper, and/or increased cushioning and comfort, depending on the insert material used. For example, in some embodiments, a tongue 130 may include a two-layer mesh component having an insert (or reinforcement portion) that is a foam material inserted between two layers of the mesh component. In some embodiments, a toe or heel region may include an insert (or reinforcement portion) in the form of a toe cap or club which is a rigid material inserted between layers of the mesh component or between a layer and a strip or another mesh structure of the mesh component.
[084] Mesh component 140 can be formed from unitary warp-knit construction using a warp loom and a warp loom process. In some embodiments, a flat warp loom can be used to form a unitary warp-knit construction fabric component. In some embodiments, mesh component 140 may be formed as a tubular fabric of unitary mesh construction using a warp loom having two sets of needles.
[085] As used herein and in the claims, a mesh component is defined as being formed from “unit mesh construction” when formed as an element of a piece through a loom process. That is, the loom process substantially forms the various features and structures of a mesh component without the need for significant additional fabrication steps or processes. A unitary mesh construction can be used to form a mesh component having structures or elements that include one or more rows or flutes of yarn or other mesh material that are joined so that the structures or elements include at least one row or flute. in common (i.e., sharing a common thread) and/or include lanes or ribs that are substantially continuous between each of the structures or elements. With this arrangement, one element of a unitary mesh construction piece is provided. In embodiments where a warp loom process is used to form a mesh component, the mesh component may be formed of unitary warp-knit construction and may have structures or elements that include one or more flutes of yarn or other material. that are joined so that the structures or elements include at least one common rib (i.e., sharing a common yarn) and/or include ribs that are substantially continuous between each of the structures or elements.
[086] As used in this description, yarn is generally defined as an assembly having a substantial length and relatively small cross section that is formed by at least one filament or a plurality of fibers. A filament can be of indefinite length and can be used alone or in combination with one or more other filaments to produce a yarn suitable for use in textile materials. Modern filaments include a plurality of synthetic materials, such as rayon, nylon, polyester, and polyacrylic, with silk being the main naturally occurring exception. Fibers can be relatively short in length and require spinning or twisting processes to produce a yarn of length suitable for use in textile materials. Examples of fibers include cotton and wool. The yarn can be formed from a single filament, which is conventionally called a monofilament yarn, or a plurality of individual filaments grouped together. The yarn can include separate filaments formed from different materials. The yarn can include filaments that are each formed from two or more different materials. Similar concepts apply to yarns formed from a plurality of fibers. Therefore, the wires can have a variety of configurations that generally fit the definition given above. Those skilled in the art will be able to select one or more known or later perky yarns suitable for a desired application based on yarn characteristics and a desired performance characteristic of mesh component 140.
[087] Mesh component 140 can incorporate various types of yarn that impart different properties to separate areas of upper 102 and/or tongue 130. That is, a part of mesh component 140 can be formed from a first type of yarn that imparts a first set of properties, and another portion of mesh component 140 may be formed from a second type of yarn that imparts a second set of properties. In this configuration, properties can vary along leather 102 and/or tongue 130 by selecting specific yarns for different parts of mesh component 140. The properties that a particular type of yarn will impart to a part of mesh component 140 partially they depend on the materials that make up the various filaments and fibers within the yarn. Cotton, for example, provides a soft feel, natural aesthetics, and biodegradability. Elastane and stretchy polyester provide substantial elasticity and recovery, with stretchy polyester also providing recyclability. Rayon provides high gloss and moisture absorption. Wool also provides high moisture absorption, in addition to insulating properties and biodegradability. Nylon is a durable, abrasion resistant material with relatively high strength. Polyester is a hydrophobic material that also provides relatively high durability.
[088] In addition to materials, other aspects of the yarn(s) selected for mesh component 140 may affect the properties of upper 102 and/or tongue 130. For example, a yarn forming a 140 mesh component may be a monofilament yarn or a multifilament yarn. The yarn can include separate filaments that are each formed from different materials. The yarn can include filaments that are each formed from two or more different materials, such as a bicomponent yarn with filaments having a sheath-core configuration or two halves formed from different materials. Different degrees of twist and crimping, as well as different deniers, can also affect the properties of the upper 102 and/or tongue 130. Therefore, both the materials that make up the yarn(s) and other aspects of the yarn(s) can be selected to impart a variety of properties to the separate areas of upper 102 and/or tongue 130.
[089] In general, a textile material can be formed from one or more yarns that are mechanically manipulated or through a process of interweaving, tangle, and twisting, or winding process, for example. Interlacing is the intersection of two strands that cross and intertwine at right angles to each other. The yarns used in weaving are conventionally referred to as warp and weft. Tangle and twist encompass procedures such as braiding and knotting where the yarns tangle with each other to form a textile material. Winding involves forming a plurality of interlocking weft columns, with the loom being a common method of winding. A textile element can therefore be formed from one of these processes for manufacturing a textile material. In some embodiments, a knitted textile element can be formed using a loom process.
[090] A variety of mechanical processes have been developed for the fabrication of a textile material through a loom. In general, mechanical processes can be classified as either warp loom or weft loom. As used in this description, warp refers to a type of loom method in which a yarn zigzags along the length of the textile material, that is, following adjacent loom columns or flutes rather than along a single row. or career. For purposes of comparison, as used in this description, weft refers to the loom across the width of the textile material. Various specific warp loom subtypes that can be used to make a textile material include loom, raschel, and double needle bar raschel (which further includes jacquard double needle bar raschel).
[091] In some embodiments, a knitted textile element can be manufactured using a warp loom process. Thus, in some embodiments, a mesh component 140 included in a mesh-warp construction mesh textile element may comprise a mesh-warp material (e.g., mesh component 140 may be a mesh-warp component) . Using a warp-knit textile element can help reduce the tendency of the periphery or exposed edges of the mesh component 140 to crumble as a result of the mesh component 140 being removed or otherwise separated, e.g. from a knitted textile element. In an exemplary embodiment, a knitted textile element may be formed from unitary knit construction through a warp loom process and may include one or more mesh components, including one or more uppers and/or tongues, formed together in the same knitted textile element.
[092] In some embodiments, a knitted textile element can be manufactured using different yarns to form one side and the other side. For example, in some embodiments, a knitted textile element can be manufactured using different yarns to form an exposed outer side and an inner side. By using different yarns on the exposed outside and inside, a knitted textile element can be manufactured to have different knit configurations on the exposed outside and inside. For example, in some cases, a particular wire configuration on the exposed outer side may differ from the wire configuration on the inner side. These differences may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: differences in loom patterns, differences in knit structures, differences in the types of yarns used, differences in the colors of the yarns used, and/or differences in the properties of the yarns used. wire materials used (eg different materials selected to provide a softer interior or interior and a durable exposed exterior).
[093] In some embodiments, a mesh configuration for an outer side may be provided to impart a greater degree of durability, strength, and/or wear or abrasion resistance to the exposed outer side of a 140 mesh component. For example, a yarn having a heavier denier or being made of a more durable or stronger material can be used for the mesh configuration on the exposed outer side to provide a greater degree of durability, strength, and/or resistance to abrasion or abrasion. wear. Also, in some embodiments, a mesh configuration may be provided for an inner side to provide a greater degree of comfort or softness so as to serve as an inner lining of the upper 102. For example, a yarn having a more denier Lightweight or being made from a material that is soft to the touch it can be used for setting mesh on the inside or inside side to provide a greater degree of comfort or softness. With a desired selection of mesh configurations for each of an exposed outer side and an inner side of a mesh component, the desired characteristics can be selectively provided to the upper.
[094] Figures 2 to 8 illustrate schematic views of a modality of a knitted textile element, including knitted components of a pre-removal state or condition. Figure 2 is a schematic plan view of one embodiment of a knitted textile element 200 including knitted components 230 and 240, pre-removal, in which the features of a knit-warp seam 213 and a knit-warp stitch line interlayers 214 of the knitted textile element are schematically shown in enlarged detail views 213 and 215, respectively. Figures 3 to 6 schematically illustrate mesh textile element 200 in rotation sequence from a medial isometric view to a side isometric view, where Figure 3 is a medial isometric view, Figure 4 is a medial isometric edge view, Figure 5 is an isometric side edge view, and Figure 6 is an isometric side view. Note that Figures 3 to 6 are schematic views to illustrate certain features of the knitted textile element. Figures 2 to 6 illustrate the knitted textile element 200 as a continuous mesh layer (eg, a tubular knitted textile element) to facilitate the illustration and discussion of certain features, such as features along a common edge of a two-layer knitted textile element (Figures 4 and 5), and certain processes that can be used in some modalities. In some embodiments, however, the knitted textile element 200 may not have an overall tubular configuration.
[095] The knitted textile element 200 can be a product of a warp loom and warp loom process. The knitted textile element 200 may be a generally flat two-dimensional structure that includes a first layer 202 and a second layer 204 overlying the first layer 202. In some embodiments, the knitted textile element 200 may be formed as a tubular fabric using a warp loom having two sets of needles. In some embodiments, the knitted textile element 200 may be warp woven in a single loom process that progresses in a feed direction of the arrow 201. In some embodiments, the knitted textile element 200 is of a unitary knit-warp configuration. .
[096] In the tubular configuration of Figures 2 to 6, the first layer 202 and the second layer 204 have a first common continuous surface 206 that is initially exposed as a result of the warp loom process, and a second common surface 208 that initially it is not exposed as a result of the warp loom process. In particular, the first exposed surface 206 of the first layer 202 and the first exposed surface 206 of the second layer 204 are continuous around a common edge outer surface 210 of the tubular knitted textile element 200. Likewise, the second surface initially unexposed 208 of the first layer 202 and the initially unexposed second surface 208 of the second layer 204 are continuous around an interior or inner side surface of the common edge 210. As shown in Figures 2 to 6, in some embodiments, the first surface initially exposed 206 and initially unexposed second surface 208 may also be continuous about a second common edge 212 opposite common edge 210. In some embodiments, initially exposed first surface 208 and initially unexposed surface 208 may be discontinuous in the second edge 212. Note that the term common edge, as used in this description, refers to a layer generally. continuous line that transits between opposite sides along a line or fold, for example, being turned or folded back on itself, which serves as a shared boundary or perimeter between the opposite sides to form the common edge, and that does not indicate a discontinuous surface or contour between opposite sides.
[097] The knitted textile element 200 includes an interlayer knitted stitch line between the first layer 202 and the second layer 204. For example, as shown in Figure 2, in some embodiments, the knitted textile element 200 may include a interlayer stitch line 214 located at the periphery of mesh component 240, and an interlayer stitch line 232 located at the periphery of mesh component 230. Figure 2 includes an enlarged schematic view 215 of the interlayer stitch line 214 between the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204 in a forefoot portion of the mesh component 240. As shown at 215, the interlayer mesh stitch line 214 includes interlayer mesh stitches between the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204, wherein at least one strand of the first mesh layer 202 is interwoven with at least one strand of the second mesh layer 204 at an interface of the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204. In some embodiments, multiple strands of the first mesh layer 202 and/or multiple strands of the second mesh layer 204 may be interwoven at the interlayer mesh stitch line 214.
[098] The mesh textile element 200 is a textile material from which mesh components 230 and 240 can be removed. Mesh components 230 and 240 may be removed by any known or later devised removal method. For example, mesh components 230 and 240 may be removed or separated by cutting, stamping, or any other method to separate the mesh component from the larger mesh textile element 200 or any excess material from the mesh textile element 200. In some embodiments, mesh components 230 and 240 may be removed by separating mesh components 230 and 240 from textile element 200 using a cutting process or other separation process along interlayer mesh stitch line 214. Note it is noted that since the first layer of mesh 202 and the second layer of mesh 204 are interconnected along the interlayer knit stitch line 214 and the interlayer knit stitch line 232 using a warp loom process, to separate the mesh textile element 200 along the interlayer mesh seam lines 214 and 232 may not cause the mesh components 230 and 240 to fray along a separate or cut edge.
[099] Figures 3 to 6 illustrate a process for removing or separating mesh components 230 to 240 from the mesh textile element 200 using optional mesh indicating parts. In some embodiments, mesh components 230 and 240 may be removed or separated from mesh textile element 200 using one or more optional mesh indication portions. Figure 3 illustrates a mesh indication portion 310 provided around an outer periphery or contour of mesh component 230 corresponding to a tongue. Figure 3 illustrates a mesh indicating portion 312 provided around an outer periphery or contour of mesh component 240 corresponding to a seamless boot or textile upper, such as mesh component 140 of upper 102 shown in Figure 1.
[0100] The mesh component 230 can be removed or separated from the mesh textile element 200 by separating the mesh textile element 200 along the mesh indicating portion 310. The mesh component 240 can be removed or separated from the mesh textile element 200, the mesh textile element 200 separating along the mesh indication portion 312. Note that as the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204 are interconnected along the line of interlayer knit stitch 214 and interlayer knit stitch thread 232 using a warp loom process, separating the knit textile element 200 along the knit indicating portions 310 and 312 may not cause fraying of the knit components 230 and 240 along the separated or cut edge. In addition, providing mesh indicating portions 310 and 312 along an outer periphery of mesh components 230 and 240 can provide a controlled spacing between interlayer mesh stitch lines 214 and 323 and their separate or cut-away edges thereof. along mesh indicating portions 310 and 312. Note that this controlled spacing can further help to prevent any fraying of mesh components 230 and 240 along their peripheral edges.
[0101] Figures 3 to 6 illustrate the process for removing or separating the mesh components from the mesh textile element using a cutting tool 314, such as a knife. Figure 3 illustrates a process of separating the mesh component 240 from the mesh textile element 200 by cutting the first layer of mesh 202 from the mesh textile element 200 along the mesh indicating portion 312 to form the separating line or section 316. Similarly, Figure 6 illustrates a process of separating the mesh component 240 from the textile element 200 by cutting the second layer of mesh 204 of the mesh textile element 200 along the mesh indicating portion 312 to form the separation or cut line 616. As the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204 are interconnected along the interlayer mesh stitch line 214, it is noted that in some embodiments, the first mesh layer 202 and the second layer of mesh 204 can be cut or split in a single split or simultaneous cutting process.
[0102] Figures 4 and 5 illustrate processes for separating portions of mesh component 240 so as to form an opening in mesh component 240. Figure 4 illustrates a mesh indicating portion 410 (illustrated as double dashed lines) located thereon. along common edge 210, and Figure 5 illustrates a process of separating mesh component 240 along mesh indicating portion 410 using a cutting process to form parting line or cut 510 corresponding to an ankle opening. of mesh component 240. Similarly, Figure 5 illustrates a mesh indicating portion 512 (illustrated as double dashed lines), and Figure 4 illustrates a process of separating the mesh component 240 along the mesh indicating portion. 512 mesh using a cutting process to form a parting line or cut 412 corresponding to an opening of a closure system. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, mesh indicating portion 410 and/or mesh indicating portion 412 may be formed substantially along straight lines. In some embodiments, the mesh indicating part 410 and/or the mesh indicating part 412 may not be formed along a straight line, but may have regular or non-regular geometric configurations. For example, in some embodiments, the mesh indication portion 410 may be a curved contour line configured to provide a contoured ankle opening. In some embodiments, the mesh indication portion 412 may be a line that has a jagged configuration defining a series of shoelace elements. In some embodiments, mesh indication portion 410 and mesh indication portion 412 may be continuous, and in some embodiments, mesh component 240 may be separated along mesh indication portions 410 and 412 into a single continuous cutting process or other separation process. In some embodiments, the mesh indication portion 412 may be optional (ie, no closure structure). Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate various configurations for the mesh indicating portions suitable to form a desired ankle opening and any optional closure structures for a desired leather configuration.
[0103] In the configuration of Figures 2 to 6, the textile mesh element 200 (and, consequently, the mesh components 230 and 240) has a two-layer generally flat two-dimensional configuration comprising one or more strands woven together. In some embodiments, the knitted textile element 200 may have a generally tubular configuration. In some embodiments, the knitted textile element 200 may have an open or discontinuous configuration along a second common edge 212 of the knitted textile element 200. In some embodiments, for example, as described in Figures 23 and 24 below, the first layer 202 and second layer 204 may have a generally continuous interlayer mesh seam along at least a portion of an area or region outside a periphery or contour of a mesh component.
[0104] Mesh component 240 may include various parts that correspond to parts or regions of a seamless boot or textile upper 102, as shown in Figure 1. For example, mesh component 240 may include a forefoot portion 242, a midfoot portion 244, and a heel portion 246 which may correspond to the forefoot portion 142, the midfoot portion 144, and the heel portion 148, respectively, of the mesh component 140 of the upper 102 in Figure 1. Likewise, for example, the lateral portion 248 may correspond to the lateral face 148 of the mesh component 140 of the leather 102, and the medial face portion 250 may correspond to the medial face 150 of the mesh component 140 of the leather 102.
[0105] Figure 7 is a schematic plan view of the mesh component 230 of Figure 2, post-removal, which corresponds to a tongue. Mesh component 230 is of unitary warp-mesh construction. In some embodiments, mesh component 230 may include a first mesh layer 202, a second mesh layer 204, and an interlayer mesh stitch line 232 that defines a perimeter or contour of mesh component 230. mesh 230 is of unitary mesh-warp construction defined at its perimeter by interlayer mesh stitch line 232, mesh component 230 may have a stable mesh construction that will not crumble at its perimeter edges when separated and removed from the element. mesh textile 200. Mesh component 230 may include a mesh portion 234 indicating a parting line to create an opening 236 in mesh component 230. Thereby, a void or pocket may be formed within a mesh member. mesh 230. In some embodiments, mesh component 230 may optionally be turned out through aperture 236. In this case, an initially exposed outer surface 206 of the component and mesh 230 may be exchanged for an initially unexposed inner surface 208 of mesh component 230. In some embodiments, the initially exposed surface 206 may have a different finish/or aesthetic characteristic than the non-initially exposed surface 208. In either Of these cases, an optional insert (not shown), e.g. made of a foam material, can be inserted through the opening 236 into an internal void space or pocket formed between the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer. mesh 204 of mesh component 230 to modify a dampening characteristic of the tongue. Mesh component 230 may be provided with the plurality of holes 238. In some embodiments, the plurality of holes 238 may be provided in the first layer of mesh 202 and the second layer of mesh 204. In some embodiments, the plurality of holes 238 may optionally be provided in either the first mesh layer 202 or the second mesh layer 204. The plurality of holes 238 may be formed by loom process, or by separating mesh component 230, for example, into mesh indicating parts corresponding to the plurality of holes 238. Note that the plurality of holes 238 may provide better general and/or local ventilation characteristics. The plurality of holes 238 can also provide a desired aesthetic feature.
[0106] Figure 8 is a schematic plan view of a mesh component 240 of Figure 2, post-removal, corresponding to a seamless boot or textile upper of an article of footwear. For example, in some embodiments, mesh component 240 may correspond to mesh component 140 of leather 102 in Figure 1. Mesh component 240 is of unitary mesh-warp construction. Mesh component 240 generally includes first mesh layer 202 forming a medial face of mesh component 240 and second layer of mesh 204 forming a side face of mesh component 240. First layer of mesh 202 and second layer of mesh 204 of mesh component 240 are continuous through forefoot portion 242 including common edge portion 210. Mesh component 240 includes an interlayer mesh stitch line 214 which interconnects first layer of mesh 202 and second layer of mesh 204 along a peripheral portion of the mesh component 240. In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2 and 8, interlayer stitch line 214 may extend around a toe portion 254 of the mesh component. 240, through a lower portion 256 of mesh member 240, and around heel portion 246 of mesh member 240.
[0107] Mesh component 240 may have an ankle opening 810 that is defined by edges 216, corresponding to mesh indicating portion 410 and separation line 510, and a closure structure 221 that is defined by edges 218, corresponding to mesh indicating portion 412 and separation line 512. In some embodiments, closure structure 221 may include lace elements 222 and eyelet holes 224. 240 produced by a selected mesh or yarn configuration to provide a strong durable textile characteristic. A specific configuration of closure structure 221, for example, including lace elements 222 and eyelet holes 224, can be provided by selecting a mesh component loom configuration 240. For example, in some embodiments, a hole of Eyelets 224 can be formed by selecting a loom configuration of mesh component 240 including a hole having a desired size and shape. Alternatively, in some embodiments, a loom configuration for an eyelet hole 224 may include a mesh indicating portion that indicates a location for separating mesh component 240 to form eyelet hole 224.
[0108] In some embodiments, the mesh component 240 as removed or separated from the textile mesh element 200 can be directly manipulated or stretched to form a seamless boot or textile upper in its final shape. In some embodiments, however, before being manipulated or stretched to form a final seamless boot or textile upper, the mesh component 240 may be inverted, or turned outward, to present an alternative finishing surface for the seamless boot. or textile leather.
[0109] Figures 9 to 13 schematically illustrate an optional inversion process for a mesh component 240 of Figure 8 (ie, to flip the mesh component 240 out after removal). As mesh component 240 is formed of a unitary mesh-warp construction, including an exposed peripheral edge that is defined in part by separating (e.g., cutting) along interlayer mesh stitch line 214, the mesh component 240 generally provides a stable mesh construction that will not crumble at the separate peripheral edge. However, in some embodiments, mesh component 240 may be inverted to exchange the initially exposed outer surface 208 of the first and second layers 202 and 204 and the initially unexposed inner surface 208 to present a clean (i.e., no) portion. separated or uncut) from the interlayer mesh stitch line 214 as an outer peripheral surface of the mesh component 240. As noted above, in some embodiments, the initially exposed outer surface 206 and the initially unexposed inner surface 208 may have different finishes or other features. Inverting mesh component 240 allows for the presentation of an initially unexposed inner surface 208 as a final exposed outer surface of mesh component 240 (and resulting footwear article 100).
[0110] Figure 9 illustrates mesh component 240 in an initial post-removal state. For purposes of distinguishing the two surfaces in this description, in Figures 9 to 13, the initially exposed outer surface 208 is shown without substantial shading and the initially unexposed inner surface 208 is shown with substantial shading. In some embodiments, the initially exposed outer surface 206 and the initially unexposed inner surface 208 may have the same or similar characteristics. In some embodiments, the initially exposed outer surface 206 and the initially unexposed inner surface 208 may have substantially different characteristics.
[0111] Figure 10 illustrates the mesh component 240 with the toe part 254 inverted, that is, the toe part 254 is shown in dashed lines to schematically illustrate that the toe part 254 is pushed into an internal void space between the first mesh layer 202 and second mesh layer 204 of mesh component 240, as indicated by arrow 1010.
[0112] Figure 11 illustrates mesh component 240 with an inverted toe portion 254 being pulled through ankle opening 810, as indicated by arrow 1110, and heel portion 248 being pushed toward toe portion 254, as indicated by arrow 1112.
[0113] Figure 12 illustrates mesh component 240 with toe and forefoot portions 244, 254 protruding through, and being pulled through ankle opening 810, as indicated by arrow 1210, and heel portion 248 being pushed to low over the toe portion 254 and the forefoot portion 244, as indicated by arrow 1212. In Figure 12, the inversion process is substantially complete.
[0114] Figure 13 illustrates the mesh component 240 fully inverted, that is, facing outward from its initially removed or detached state. As schematically illustrated by multiple shading in Figures 9 through 13, mesh component 240 may have substantially different aesthetic and finishing characteristics on the initially exposed outer surface (final inner surface) 206 and the initially unexposed inner surface (final exposed outer surface) 208. In some modalities, different shading can represent different mesh points, such as a tight or loose mesh configuration. In some embodiments, different shading can represent different sizes or shapes of holes, such as large or small mesh holes. In some modalities, different shading can represent different aesthetic characteristics. In some embodiments, different shading may represent different mesh points corresponding to different parts of mesh indication. In some embodiments, different shading may represent different yarn materials. In some embodiments, the different shading may represent different textile fabric or yarn treatments, such as yarns treated with a substance that allows memory of material and untreated yarns. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that in this way any desired surface characteristics can be indicated and provided either on an exposed outer surface or on an inner surface.
[0115] Figures 14 to 18 schematically illustrate an embodiment of an article of footwear 100 in the form of a seamless boot or textile upper 1440. In some embodiments, the seamless boot or textile upper 1440 may correspond to the mesh component 140 of Figure 1 or the mesh component 240 of Figures 2 and 8. Figures 14 to 16 illustrate a seamless boot or textile upper 1440 in rotational sequence from a medial isometric view (Figure 14) to a bottom isometric flat view. (Figure 15), for an isometric side view (Figure 16); Figure 17 is an isometric lower front view of the textile upper; and Figure 18 is an isometric upper front view of the textile upper.
[0116] In some embodiments, mesh component 240 may be manipulated to form seamless boot or textile upper 1440 having a desired configuration, including at least size and shape. In some embodiments, one or more portions of mesh component 240 can be stretched to form seamless boot or textile upper 1440 having a desired configuration, including at least size and shape. In some embodiments, mesh component 240 may be stretched over a corresponding latter for a seamless boot or textile upper 1440 having a desired size and shape generally corresponding to either a particular foot size or a standard foot size. For example, the latter can have a desired length, width, circumference, and/or volume.
[0117] Mesh component 240 may include one or more parts or zones having mesh stitches or mesh configuration selected to allow the part to stretch to a desired configuration for seamless boot or textile upper 1440. For example, in some embodiments, a portion or zone of mesh component 240 may be provided with the plurality of holes in a stretch zone. In some embodiments, mesh component 240 may include a portion or region that has loose mesh stitches or a loose mesh configuration to form a stretch region. In some embodiments, a stretch region of mesh component 240 may be configured to stretch more than other portions of mesh component 240, i.e., relatively more than other portions of mesh component 240, to facilitate formation of the component. 240 knit in seamless boot or 1440 textile upper having a desired size and shape. In some embodiments, a lower portion 258 may be a stretch zone.
[0118] In Figures 14 to 18, the mesh component 240 may be provided with a stretch zone 1402 (shown in dark shading). In some embodiments, stretch zone 1402 may be configured to stretch more than some other portions of mesh component 240, such as zone 1404 corresponding to a central lower portion of seamless boot or textile upper 1440, while stretching less than than some other parts or zones of mesh component 240, such as parts or regions corresponding to the plurality of holes 1406 and 1408. For example, corresponding parts 1502 and 1504 (shown in dark shading) of the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204 of mesh component 240, respectively, may be provided to form the generally continuous annular stretch zone 1402 around the perimeter of the lower central portion 256 of mesh component 240. mesh 240 is stretched to form an asymmetrical configuration having a generally symmetrical lower central portion 256, e.g. material feature, and an asymmetric peripheral base or bottom (eg stretch zone 1402) having a second material feature. In some embodiments, the central base portion 256 and the peripheral stretch zone 1402 together may generally correspond to the size and shape of a foot, i.e., a footprint, and/or the shape of a sole. The second characteristic of the material may be different from the first characteristic of the material (for example, in addition to a different degree of stretch). It is noted that with this construction, a mesh component 240 can be stretched in different ways to achieve one of at least two different possible final desired configurations for the seamless boot or textile upper 1440. For example, the mesh component 240 could be stretched to form either a corresponding right footwear article or a corresponding left footwear article by controlling the relative amount of stretch of various parts of the stretch zone 1402. Alternatively, mesh component 240 could be stretched to form an article of footwear having any one of a narrow, medium or wide finished width controlling a stretch amount of the stretch zone 1402. It is further noted that this construction and configuration, which includes a central base portion 256 and a peripheral stretch zone 1402, can facilitate the seamless boot link or 1440 textile upper for a single structure having a right foot versus left foot configuration yes and/or a particular size or width.
[0119] In some embodiments, mesh component 240 may be treated with a substance to facilitate or allow material memory by stretching mesh component 240 to a desired size and shape. For example, in some embodiments, one or more strands made of a material with inherent material memory may be used in a loom process to loom mesh component 240. In some embodiments, one or more strands of mesh component 240 may be pretreated with a substance to allow material memory before the loom process. In some embodiments, at least a portion of a mesh textile element 200, corresponding to at least a portion of the mesh component 240, may be pretreated with a substance to allow for material memory before removing the mesh component 240 of the mesh textile element 200. In some embodiments, portions of the mesh component 240 may be treated with a substance to allow material memory before stretching the mesh component 240 over the latter. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the seamless boot or textile upper 1440 may be treated with a substance to allow memory of the material during or after stretching over the latter. Examples of substances to allow material memory include, but are not limited to, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) coating, TPU-based coatings and/or other solutions incorporating TPU. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select treated yarns, substances, and treatment protocols to facilitate or allow for adequate material memory to achieve a seamless boot or 1440 textile upper for a desired application.
[0120] In some embodiments, the mesh component 240 may be heat treated to allow for the formation of the mesh component. For example, mesh component 240 may be heat treated in association with stretching over the latter. In some embodiments, mesh component 240 may be heat treated prior to stretching over the latter. In some embodiments, mesh component 240 may be heat treated while stretched over the latter. In some embodiments, mesh component 240 may be heat treated after removing the latter. In some embodiments, one or more of these heat treatments can be used together. In each case, heat treating a mesh component 240 can facilitate formation of the mesh component by stretching one or more portions of mesh component 240 to a desired size, shape, or configuration.
[0121] In some embodiments, the mesh component 240 may be treated with a substance to facilitate or allow memory of material and heat treated to facilitate the formation of seamless boot or textile upper 1440 with a desired size and shape, with memory of material.
[0122] As shown in Figures 15 and 17, after forming through manipulation and/or stretching, a width 1510 of a portion of the stretch zone 1502 on a medial side of the seamless boot or textile upper 1440 may be different from the width 1512 of a corresponding portion of stretch zone 1504 on a side face of seamless boot or textile upper 1440.
[0123] As shown in Figures 15 and 17, after forming through the manipulation and/or stretching of the mesh textile material 240, a location of the interlayer mesh stitch line 214 between the first mesh layer 202 and the second layer of mesh mesh 204 of mesh component 240 may be made asymmetrical with respect to medial and lateral faces 248 and 250 of seamless boot or textile upper 1440. For example, as shown in the bottom plan view in Figure 15, the stitch line of Interlayer mesh 214 may have a smooth S-shaped curve that generally follows an outline of the central lower portion 256 of the seamless boot or textile upper 1440.
[0124] As shown in Figures 16 and 18, as the mesh component 240 is of unitary warp-knit construction, with a continuous layer on the forefoot portion 242, the seamless boot or textile upper 1440 may have a mesh stitch and/ or continuous mesh configuration, presenting an aesthetically pleasing appearance in forefoot portion 242. For example, as shown in Figures 16 and 18, mesh component 240 may have the plurality of holes 1406 having a continuous hole pattern throughout. forefoot portion 242, such as a plurality of arrays of continuous, parallel, in-line holes.
[0125] As shown in Figures 17 and 18, after forming through manipulation and/or stretching of mesh component 240, an interlayer mesh stitch line location 214 may extend at least partially around (envelop) a toe portion 254 of the seamless boot or textile upper 1440. In some embodiments, the mesh component 240 may be inverted (i.e., facing outward), so that the interlayer knit stitch line 214 is substantially hidden at an inner surface of the seamless boot or textile upper 1440. In some embodiments, however, the mesh component 240 may not be inverted and the interlayer mesh stitch line 214 may be present on an exposed outer surface of the toe portion 254 of the seamless boot or textile upper 1440. In this case, the interlayer knit stitch line 214 further has a substantially continuous and stable knit surface on the toe portion 254 of the seamless boot. or textile upper 1440. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the exposed interlayer knit stitch line 214 in the toe portion 254 may be covered by a sole structure or other finishing treatment.
[0126] The seamless boot or textile upper 1440 can provide an article of footwear 100 without substantial additional modification or fabrication. In some embodiments, the seamless boot 1440 can form an article of footwear 100 without any further modification or fabrication. In some embodiments, the seamless boot or textile upper 1440 can form an article of footwear by applying a finishing treatment or process to at least a portion of the boot. In some embodiments, a finish treatment can be applied to a portion of the boot's bottom surface to provide durability and/or traction. Examples of such finishing or applied treatment may include, but are not limited to applying a layer of gripping material or the direct injection of a gripping material, such as a rubber, it is noted that providing the seamless boot or textile upper 1440 with a treatment or finishing process can also provide reinforcing properties of interlayer knit stitch line 214. In some embodiments, providing seamless boot or textile upper 1440 with a finishing treatment can inject or infuse bonding agent between the yarns of the first. mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204 at interlayer knit stitch line 214 for bonding or gluing exposed fabric ends or otherwise, loose yarns at interlayer knit stitch line 214. Such seamless boot or textile upper 1440 can form an article of footwear suitable for various activities, such as wrestling, dancing, aerobic exercise, climbing wall, or other activities that use lightweight footwear having no separate sole frame assembly.
[0127] In some embodiments, the seamless boot or textile upper 1440 can form an article of footwear by adding one or more accessories, such as a tongue or insert. Figure 19 is a schematic isometric top front view of one embodiment of an article of footwear 1900 incorporating a seamless boot or textile upper 1440 of Figures 14 through 18, an optional tongue 1930, and an optional sole structure 1904. 20 is a schematic isometric rear view of the article of footwear 1900 of Figure 19.
[0128] Tongue 1930 can be formed from a mesh component. For example, tongue 1930 may correspond to mesh component 230, as shown in Figures 2 and 7. As shown in Figure 19, tongue 1930 may be disposed within an internal space of seamless boot or textile upper 1440. The tongue 1930 can be configured to be located between a closure frame 221 of the seamless boot or textile upper 1440 and a wearer's foot. Tongue 1930 may be associated with closure region 221 by coupling a front edge of tongue 1930 to seamless boot or textile upper 1440 adjacent toe portion 242 of mesh component 240. Tongue 1930 may include the plurality of holes 1910 Tongue 1930 may include an insert (not shown), such as foam material, disposed between the first and second mesh layers. Tongue 1930 may be attached to seamless boot or textile upper 1440 by any suitable attachment method known or later developed, such as by adhesive, thermal bonding, stitching, or other attachment mechanism.
[0129] The 1904 sole structure may be any suitable known or later developed sole structure. In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 19, sole structure 1904 may include the toe portion 1906 that covers at least a portion of the interlayer knit stitch line 214 (illustrated in double dashed lines for description purposes) located in the portion. of the toe cap 254 of the seamless boot or textile upper 1440. In some embodiments, the sole structure 1904 may surround at least part of the toe portion 254 and cover substantially all or an entirely of the interlayer knit stitch line 214 in the toe portion. 254 (see, for example, Figure 1). Sole structure 1904 may be associated with seamless boot or textile upper 1440 by any suitable coupling method known or later developed, such as by adhesive or other gluing method. Note that coupling the seamless boot or textile upper 1440 to the 1904 sole structure can provide reinforcing properties to the interlayer knit stitch line 214. In some embodiments, coupling by adhesive or other gluing method can infuse adhesive or bonding agent. gluing between the yarns of the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204 at the interlayer knit stitch line 214 to bond or glue any exposed ends or otherwise loose yarns on the interlayer knit stitch line 214.
[0130] As shown in Figure 20, the interlayer mesh stitch line 214 (shown in double dashed lines for description purposes) of mesh component 240 generally may be located along a centerline between a medial face 250 and a side face 248 of mesh component 240 of seamless boot or textile upper 1440. Note that, as mesh component 240 is of unitary warp-knit construction, including interlayer knit stitch line 214, the mesh component mesh 240 may have a substantially continuous mesh stitch configuration across the heel portion 246 of the seamless boot or textile upper 1440. In some embodiments, mesh component 240 may include the plurality of holes 2010 having a hole pattern that is substantially continuous through a heel portion 246. For example, as shown in Figure 20, the plurality of holes 2010 may include a plurality of arrays of in-line, parallel, holes substantially continuous through the heel portion 246, including the interlayer knit stitch line 214. It is noted that this construction can provide a pleasing aesthetic feature.
[0131] Figure 21 schematically maps features of an embodiment of a mesh component 2140 a textile element mesh 2100, pre-removal, to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 2140 post-removal. In some embodiments, mesh textile element 2100 may correspond to mesh textile element 200 of Figure 2, and mesh component 2140 may correspond to mesh component 240 of Figures 2 and 8 and/or mesh component 140 of Figure 1.
[0132] In Figure 21, reference number 2101 identifies a knitted textile element figure 2100 (hereafter referred to as reference figure 2101) and includes a sequence of section lines 2111-2119 that schematically maps various features and characteristics of the mesh component 2140 of mesh textile element 2100 through corresponding figures in reference numerals 2102, 2103, 2104, and 2105 (hereinafter referred to as reference figures 2102, 2103, 2104 and 2105). Reference figure 2102 illustrates a sequence of cross-sectional views 2121 to 2129 associated with mesh component 2140 of mesh textile element 2100 taken along section lines 2111 to 2119; reference figure 2103 illustrates a medial side view of mesh component 2140; Fig. reference 2104 illustrates a bottom plan view of mesh member 2140; and reference figure 2105 illustrates a side view of mesh component 2140. Reference numeral 2108 is a figure illustrating an isometric front view of mesh component 2140 (hereinafter reference figure 2106); reference numeral 2107 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 2158 taken along section line 2107-2107 of reference figure 2106 (hereinafter reference figure 2107); reference numeral 2108 is an exploded detail view schematically illustrating an interlayer stitch line 2150 of the mesh component 2140 of reference figure 2107 (hereinafter reference figure 2108); and reference numeral 2109 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 2158 of mesh member 2140 along section line 2109-2109 of reference figure 2106 (hereinafter reference figure 2109).
[0133] The cut line 2111 passes through the mesh textile element 2100 above the mesh component 2140, outside a peripheral boundary of the mesh component 2140 defined by the interlayer mesh layer 2150. Consequently, the mapping cut line 2111 in reference figure 2101 to reference figure 2102 shows a cross section of mesh component 2100 in the form of a tubular structure 2121 having no physical characteristics associated with mesh component 2140. Likewise, reference figures 2103, 2104, 2105 do not exhibit physical characteristics associated with the 2140 mesh component along line 2111.
[0134] The cut line 2112 passes through a rear heel portion of the mesh component 2140. The mapping cut line 2112 in reference figure 2101 through reference figure 2102 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 2100 in the form of a generally flat tubular structure 2122 having a single knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2150 interconnects the first mesh layer 2152 and the second mesh layer 2154 at a distance 2130 from the common side edge 2156 of the textile element mesh 2100 (see, for example, common side edge 210 in Figures 2 to 6).
[0135] The cut line 2113 passes through a base of the heel portion of the mesh component 2140. The mapping cut line 2113 in reference figure 2101 to reference figure 2102 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 2100 in the form of a generally flat tubular structure 2123 having a single knot, where interlayer mesh stitch line 2150 interconnects the first mesh layer 2152 and the second mesh layer 2154 at a distance 2131 from the continuous common side edge 2156 of the textile element 2100.
[0136] Cut line 2114 passes through a mid-foot portion of mesh component 2140 at one end of closure system 2170 near the ankle opening. The mapping cut line 2114 in reference figure 2101 through reference figure 2102 shows a cross section of the knitted textile element 2100 in the form of a generally flat tubular structure 2124 having a single knot where the interlayer knit stitch line 2150 interconnects the first mesh layer 2152 and the second mesh layer 2154 at a distance 2132 from the common side edge 2156 of textile element 2100.
[0137] Map reference figure 2101 to reference figure 2104, which illustrates an underside view of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 2140, note that along cut line 2114 a distance 2133 from the common edge 2156 of the mesh component 2140 to an edge of the lower center 2160 and a distance 2134 from the edge of the lower center 2160 to the interlayer mesh stitch line 2150 corresponds to the distance 2132 from the edge common 2156 to interlayer knit stitch line 2150 (distance 2133 + distance 2134 = distance 2132), and a distance 2146, corresponding to a width of bottom center 2160 along line 2114, is equal to twice the distance 2134 (distance 2146 = 2 x distance 2134). Likewise, a distance 2147, corresponding to a width of the lower central part 2160 and the lower peripheral part 2162 of the mesh component 2140 along the cut line 2114, is equal to twice the distance 2135 between an edge of the lower part. peripheral 2162 and interlayer stitch line 2150 along cut line 2114 (distance 2147 = 2 x distance 2135).
[0138] Cut line 2115 passes through a mid-foot portion of mesh component 2140 at one end of closure system 2170 near forefoot portion 2158. Mapping cut line 2115 in reference figure 2101 to Reference figure 2102 shows a cross section of the knitted textile element 2100 in the form of a flat tubular structure 2125 having a single knot where the interlayer knit stitch line 2150 interconnects the first knit layer 2152 and the second knit layer 2154 a a distance 2136 from the common side edge 2156 of the textile element 2100. By mapping the reference figure 2101 to the reference figure 2104 along the cut line 2115, it is noted that a distance 2137 from the common edge 2156 of the component. mesh 2140 to a center bottom edge 2160 and a distance 2138 from the center bottom edge 2156 to the interlayer knit stitch line 2150 corresponds to a distance 2136 from the edge from common 2156 to interlayer stitch line 2150 (distance 2137 + distance 2138 = distance 2136), and a distance 2148, corresponding to a width of the lower center 2160 along cut line 2115, is equal to twice the distance 2138 along cut line 2115. Similarly, a distance 2149, corresponding to a width of the lower central part 2160 and lower peripheral part 2162 along the cut line 2115 is equal to twice the distance 2139 between an edge from the peripheral bottom 2162 and the interlayer stitch line 2150 along the cut line 2115 (distance 2149 = 2 x distance 2139).
[0139] The cut line 2118 passes through the forefoot portion 2158 of the mesh component 2140. The mapping cut line 2116 in reference figure 2101 to reference figure 2102 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 2100 in the It forms a flat tubular structure 2128 having a single knot, where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2150 interconnects the first mesh layer 2152 and the second mesh layer 2154 at a distance 2141 from the common side edge 2156 of the textile element 2100.
[0140] The cut line 2117 also passes through the forefoot portion 2158 of the mesh component 2140. The mapping cut line 2117 in reference figure 2101 to reference figure 2102 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 2100 in the form of a tubular structure 2127 having a first knot where interlayer mesh stitch line 2150 interconnects the first layer of mesh 2152 and the second layer of mesh 2154 at a distance 2142 from the common side edge 2156 of the textile element 2100, and a second knot where the knit stitch line 2150 interconnects the first knit layer 2152 and the second knit layer 2154 at a distance 2143 from the first knot of the textile element 2100 along the cut line 2117.
[0141] Cut line 2118 touches and extends tangentially with a front edge of forefoot portion 2158 of mesh component 2140. Mapping cut line 2118 in reference figure 2101 through reference figure 2102 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 2100 in the form of a flat tubular structure 2128 having a single knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2150 interconnects the first mesh layer 2152 and the second mesh layer 2154 at a distance 2144 from the common edge 2156 of textile element 2100.
[0142] The cut line 2119 passes through the textile mesh element 2100 below the mesh component 2140, outside a peripheral boundary of the mesh component 2140 defined by the interlayer knit stitch line 2150. Consequently, the mapping cut line 2119 in reference figure 2101 through reference figure 2102 shows a cross section of the textile mesh element 2100 in the form of a flat tubular structure 2129 having no physical characteristics associated with the mesh component 2140. 2103, 2104, 2105 do not have physical characteristics associated with mesh component 2100 and cut line 2119.
[0143] Note that the dimensions of the 2100 mesh textile element and the 2140 mesh component can be selected to provide the desired configuration (size and shape), custom fit, and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or leather textile formed from the 2140 mesh component.
[0144] For example, it is noted that the distance 2131 corresponds to a greater width of the mesh textile component 2140, and that the distance 2131 thus represents a minimum width of the mesh textile element 2100 sufficient to define and manufacture the mesh component 2140. Therefore, in some embodiments, a width of the mesh textile element 2100 may be selected for substantially equal distance 2131 to minimize an amount of material and cost necessary to manufacture the mesh textile element 2100 and the mesh component 2140.
[0145] Select dimensions 2132, 2133, 2134, and 2135 (for example, at one end of the 2170 closure system near the ankle opening of the 2140 mesh component) and dimensions 2136, 2137, 2138, and 2139 (by example, at one end of the closure system 2170 near the forefoot portion 2158) can provide a desired size and/or a custom fit of the seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 2140. A desired custom fit of the boot Additional seamless can be facilitated by selecting a 2170 closure system configuration. For example, provide a 2170 V-shaped closure frame (see eg Figure 1) with such dimensions selected at one end of the closure frame 2170 near the 2158 forefoot portion can provide a desired size and/or custom fit at that location (eg circumference), and further facilitate custom fit by facilitating tolerances accurate tightening of a lace system 2170 closure system.
[0146] Selection of similar dimensions at other locations of mesh component 2141, such as along cut lines 2111 through 2119, may similarly provide a desired dimension and/or custom fit of mesh component 2141 at those locations. For example, selecting dimensions 2141, 2142, and 2143 in forefoot portion 2158 may provide a finger wrap having a desired dimension and/or custom fit.
[0147] Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select the dimensions of the appropriate 2140 mesh component to provide the desired dimension and/or a custom fit of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 2140 mesh component.
[0148] Reference figures 2106 to 2109 illustrate additional features of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 2140. Reference figure 2106 is a front perspective view of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 2140.
[0149] Reference figure 2107 illustrates a cross section of forefoot portion 2158 taken along cut line 2107-2107 in reference figure 2106. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 2107, the first mesh layer 2152 and the second mesh layer 2154 form a single continuous mesh layer (tubular) generally annular in the forefoot portion 2158. In particular, as shown in reference figure 2108, which is an enlarged detail view on the mesh stitch line interlayers 2150, first mesh layer 2152, and second mesh layer 2154 provide a continuous mesh layer on interlayer mesh stitch line 2150. As shown in reference figure 2108, interlayer mesh stitch line 2150 includes at least a yarn of the first mesh layer 2152 intertwined with at least one yarn of the second mesh layer 2154. This continuous mesh structure in the interlayer knit stitch line 2150 can help prevent fraying tion of mesh component 2140 at interlayer knit stitch line 2150. As schematically illustrated in reference figure 2108, after separation or removal of knit component 2140 from knitted textile element 2100 along interlayer knit stitch line 2150 , a small amount of terminal yarn ends resulting from a separation process may be exposed in the 2150 interlayer knit stitch line. In some embodiments, where the 2140 knit component is inverted prior to forming a seamless boot or textile upper, the exposed yarn ends in the interlayer knit stitch line 2150 may be located on an inner side of the seamless boot or textile upper (as shown in reference figure 2108). In some embodiments, where mesh component 2140 is not inverted prior to forming a seamless boot or textile upper, the exposed yarn ends of the interlayer knit stitch line 2150 may be located on an outer side of the seamless boot or textile upper. .
[0150] Reference figure 2109 illustrates a cross section of a seamless boot or textile upper, taken along cut line 2109-2109 in reference figure 2106. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 2106, the seamless boot or textile upper may include a closure system 2170 formed on mesh component 2140 by a separation process as shown in Figures 3-6. In some embodiments, closure system 2170 may include closure elements 2172, eyelets 2174, and shoelaces 2176. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 2109, first mesh layer 2152 and second mesh layer 2154 form a single layer of continuous mesh, where one end of the first layer of mesh 2152 ends as a mesh closure element 2172 on one side of the mesh closure structure 2170, and one end of the second layer of mesh 2154 terminates as a mesh lace element 2172 on an opposite side of the 2170 closure frame.
[0151] Figure 22 illustrates a flowchart of process 2200, including processes for manufacturing an article of footwear using a loom method according to features of Figures 2 to 21. Process 2201 includes looming a knitted textile element of a construction of unitary knit-warp. Process 2202 includes removing a mesh component from the mesh textile element. Optional process 2203 includes inverting the mesh component, that is, flipping the mesh component outward. Process 2204 includes forming the mesh component for a seamless boot or textile upper for an article of footwear. And optional process 2205 includes associating the seamless boot or textile upper with one or more additional components, such as a sole structure, a tongue, or an overlay component. Optional process 2205 may also include applying a finishing treatment, such as applying a grip material to a seamless bottom surface of a boot. Those skilled in the art will easily be able to select the desired processes to obtain an article of footwear according to this description of modalities.
[0152] Figure 23 is a schematic plan view of another embodiment of a knitted textile element including knitted components, pre-removal, in which the characteristics of a knitted stitch and interlayer knitted stitch line of the textile element of mesh are shown in detail. Figure 23 is substantially similar to Figure 2. Accordingly, the description of features in Figure 2 is incorporated herein by reference, and this description will be directed to features that may be different in Figure 23.
[0153] Figure 23 illustrates a 2300 mesh textile element of unitary mesh-warp configuration that includes a first layer of mesh 202 and a second layer of mesh 204 that overlaps the first layer of mesh 202 and that is continuous with the first mesh layer 202 along common edge 210. In some embodiments, mesh textile element 2300 may include a mesh component 230, corresponding to a tongue, and a mesh component 240, corresponding to a seamless boot or textile upper. . Mesh component 230 and mesh component 240 generally may include features corresponding to mesh component 230 and mesh component 240, as illustrated in Figure 2 and described above. In Figure 23, mesh textile element 2300 may include an interlayer mesh stitch line 214 interconnecting the first layer mesh 202 and the second layer mesh 204 at a peripheral portion of the mesh component 240, and an interlayer mesh stitch line 232 which interconnects the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204 at a peripheral portion of the mesh component 240.
[0154] In some embodiments, however, as shown in Figure 23, the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204 of the mesh textile element 2300 may be interconnected throughout the interlayer mesh portion 2310 outside of a portion peripheral of mesh components 230 and 240 (illustrated with common continuous shading in Figure 23). For purposes of description, Figure 23 includes enlarged element 2315 schematically illustrating in cross-section a loom configuration of knitted textile element 2300 including interlayer knit stitch line 214 and interlayer knit portion 2310. As schematically illustrated in element 2315, the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204 may be interconnected throughout the interlayer mesh portion 2310 by a plurality of common mesh stitches in which at least one yarn of the first mesh layer 202 is interwoven with at least one yarn of the second mesh layer 204. In some embodiments, a plurality of common interlayer mesh stitches may include a series of individual interlayer mesh stitches using different yarns. In some embodiments, a plurality of common interlayer mesh stitches may include a series of interlayer mesh stitches using a common yarn. In some embodiments, as shown in element 2315, the interlayer mesh portion 2310 may be contiguous with the interlayer mesh stitch line 214 between the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204. In some embodiments, the mesh portion interlayer mesh 2310 may be continuous with the interlayer mesh line stitch 214 between the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204. In some embodiments, the interlayer mesh portion 2310 may include the interlayer mesh line stitch 214. .
[0155] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 2300, including the interlayer mesh portion 2310, can provide improved dimensional stability for mesh components 230 and 240, pre-removal. In some embodiments, the textile element 2300 including the interlayer mesh portion 2310 can facilitate manipulation during manufacturing processes. In some embodiments, the textile element 2300 including the interlayer mesh portion 2310 can facilitate the removal of the mesh components 230 and 240, using a single separation process of both the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204, which is , a single process for separating a mesh component from the first mesh layer 202 and the second mesh layer 204.
[0156] Figure 24 schematically maps features of an embodiment of a 2440 mesh component of a 2400 mesh textile element, pre-removal, to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 2440 mesh component. is substantially similar to Figure 21. In some embodiments, textile element 2400 may correspond to textile element 2300 of Figure 23, and mesh component 2440 may correspond to mesh component 2140 of Figure 21. described in conjunction with Figures 21 and 23 will not be repeated, and this description will be directed to features that may be different in Figure 24.
[0157] In Figure 24, features relating to mesh component 2440 are substantially similar to features of mesh component 2140 in Figure 21. Reference figures 2401 to 2409 are substantially similar to reference figures 2101 to 2109. sections 2411 to 2419 in Figure 24 correspond to section lines 2111 to 2119 in Figure 21.
[0158] Cut line 1241 passes through textile element 2400 mesh above mesh component 2440, outside a peripheral boundary of mesh component 2440 defined by interlayer mesh layer 2450. In some embodiments, this construction may correspond to interlayer mesh portion 2310 in Figure 23. Therefore, mapping cut line 2411 in reference figure 2401 to reference figure 2402 presents a cross section of mesh component 2400 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 2421 The first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 may be interconnected by a plurality of common interlayer mesh points and have no features associated with mesh component 2440. 2405 do not exhibit physical characteristics associated with the 2440 mesh component along cut line 2411.
[0159] Cut line 2412 passes through a rear heel portion of mesh component 2440. Mapping cut line 2412 in reference figure 2401 through reference figure 2402 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 2400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2422. Similar to the embodiment of Figure 21, the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 have a common side edge 2456 and form a void space between the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 from the common side edge 2456 to a single knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2450 interconnects the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 at a distance 2430 from the common side edge 2456 of the knitted textile element 2400 (see, for example, the common side edge 210 in Figures 2 to 6). The first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 are interconnected by a plurality of common interlayer mesh stitches outside of the interlayer mesh stitch 2450 (see, for example, interlayer mesh portion 2310 in Figure 23).
[0160] The cut line 2413 passes through a base of the heel portion of the mesh component 2440. The mapping cut line in reference figure 2413 2401 through reference figure 2402 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 2400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer mesh structure 2423. Similar to the embodiment of Figure 21, the first layer of mesh 2452 and the second layer of mesh 2454 have a common side edge 2456 and form a void space between the first layer. mesh 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 from the common side edge 2456 to a single knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2450 interconnects the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 at a distance 2431 from the edge common side 2456 of mesh textile element 2400. The first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 are interconnected by a plurality of common interlayer mesh stitches outside the mesh stitch. to interlayers 2450 (see, for example, interlayer mesh portion 2310 in Figure 23).
[0161] Cut line 2414 passes through a mid-foot portion of mesh component 2440 at one end of closure system 2470 near the ankle opening. Mapping cut line 2414 in reference figure 2401 through reference figure 2402 shows a cross section of the knitted textile element 2400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2424. Similar to the embodiment of Figure 21, the first layer mesh 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 have a common side edge 2456 and form a void space between the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 from the common side edge 2458 to a single knot where the interlayer mesh stitch 2450 interconnects the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 at a distance 2432 from the common side edge 2456 of the mesh textile element 2400. The first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 are interconnected by a plurality of common interlayer mesh stitches outside the interlayer mesh stitch 2450 (see, for example, interlayer mesh portion 2310 in Figure 23).
[0162] Cut line 2415 passes through a mid-foot portion of mesh component 2440 at the end of closure system 2470 near forefoot portion 2458. Mapping cut line 2415 in reference figure 2401 to figure 2402 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 2400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2425. Similar to the embodiment of Figure 21, the first layer of mesh 2452 and the second layer of mesh 2454 have a common side edge. 2458 and form an empty space between the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 of the common side edge 2456 for a single knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2450 interconnects the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 at a distance 2438 from the common side edge 2456 of the mesh textile element 2400. The first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 mesh are interconnected by a plurality of stitches. s common interlayer mesh outside the interlayer mesh stitch 2450 (see, for example, interlayer mesh portion 2310 in Figure 23 ).
[0163] The cut line 2416 passes through the forefoot portion 2458 of the mesh component 2440. The mapping cut line 2416 in the reference figure 2401 to the reference figure 2402 shows a cross section of the textile element of the mesh 2400 in the It forms a generally flat two-layer structure 2426. Similar to the embodiment of Figure 21, the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 have a common side edge 2456 and form a void space between the first mesh layer 2452 and the second layer of mesh 2454 from the common side edge 2458 to a single knot where the interlayer knit stitch line 2450 interconnects the first layer of mesh 2452 and the second layer of mesh 2454 at a distance 2441 from the common side edge 2456 of the textile element mesh layer 2400. The first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 are interconnected by a plurality of common interlayer mesh stitches outside of the interlayer mesh stitch 2450 (see, p. r example, interlayer mesh part 2310 in Figure 23).
[0164] The cut line 2417 also passes through the forefoot portion 2458 of the mesh component 2440. The mapping cut line 2413 in the reference figure 2401 to the reference figure 2402 shows a cross section of the 2400 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2427. Structure 2427 has two nodes where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2450 interconnects the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 at a distance 2442 from the common side edge 2456 of the textile element 2100, and at a distance 2443 from the first knot of the textile element 2100 along the cut line 2417. The first layer of mesh 2452 and the second layer of mesh 2454 are interconnected by a plurality of externally common interlayer mesh stitches. of the interlayer mesh stitch 2450 (see, for example, interlayer mesh part 2310 in Figure 23).
[0165] The cut line 2418 touches a front edge of the forefoot portion 2458 of the mesh component 2440. The mapping cut line 2418 in reference figure 2401 to reference figure 2402 presents a cross section of the mesh textile element 2400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2428. Similar to the embodiment of Figure 21, the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 have a common side edge 2458 and a knot where the mesh stitch line interlayers 2450 interconnects the first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 at a distance 2444 from the common side edge 2456 of mesh textile element 2400 (illustrated as a "ply" in the two-layer structure 2428). The first mesh layer 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 are interconnected by a plurality of common interlayer mesh stitches outside of the interlayer mesh stitch 2450 (see, for example, interlayer mesh portion 2310 in Figure 23).
[0166] The cut line 2419 passes through the mesh textile element 2400 below the mesh component 2440, outside a peripheral boundary of the mesh component 2440 defined by the interlayer mesh layer 2450. Thus, the mapping cut line 2419 in reference figure 2401 through reference figure 2402 shows a cross section of the knitted textile element 2400 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 2429 not having features associated with the knitted component 2440. 2403, 2404, 2405 do not have features associated with the 2400 mesh component and the cut line 2419.
[0167] It is noted that the dimensions of the 2400 mesh textile element and the 2440 mesh component can be selected to provide the desired custom dimension and/or fit and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 2440 mesh component, as described above with respect to the 2100 mesh component in Figure 21. Those skilled in the art will easily be able to select the dimensions for the 2440 mesh component to provide a desired custom dimension and/or fit of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 2440 mesh component.
[0168] Reference figures 2406 to 2409 illustrate other features of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 2440. Reference figure 2406 is a front perspective view of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 2440.
[0169] Reference figure 2407 illustrates a cross section of forefoot portion 2458 taken along cut line 2407-2407 in reference figure 2406. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 2407, the first layer of mesh 2452 and the second mesh layer 2454 form a single continuous generally annular (tubular) mesh layer in the forefoot portion 2458. In particular, as shown in reference figure 2408, which is an enlarged detail view on the mesh stitch line interlayers 2450, the first mesh layer 2452, and the second mesh layer 2454 provide a continuous mesh layer on the interlayer mesh stitch line 2450. As shown in reference figure 2408, the interlayer mesh stitch line 2450 includes at least a yarn of the first mesh layer 2452 interwoven with at least one yarn of the second mesh layer 2454. In addition, as shown in Figure 2408, it is noted that, in some embodiments, the stitch line is interwoven. rlayers 2450 can be separated into adjoining interlayer mesh portion 2310. This continuous mesh structure at interlayer mesh stitch line 2450 and interlayer mesh portion 2310 can help prevent the fraying of mesh component 2440 on mesh stitch line interlayers 2450. As schematically illustrated in reference figure 2408, after separating or removing the mesh component 2440 from the mesh textile element 2400 along the interlayer mesh stitch line 2450 in the interlayer mesh portion 2310, a small amount of ends of terminal wires resulting from a separation process may be exposed in the 2450 interlayer knit stitch line. In some embodiments, where the 2440 knit component is inverted (i.e., facing outward) before forming a seamless boot or leather textile, the ends of exposed yarns in the 2450 interlayer knit stitch line may be located on an inner side of the seamless boot or textile upper (as shown in reference figure 2408). In some embodiments, where mesh component 2440 is not inverted prior to forming a seamless boot or textile upper, the exposed yarn ends in the interlayer knit stitch line 2450 may be located on an outer side of the seamless boot or upper. textile.
[0170] Reference figure 2409 illustrates a cross section of a seamless boot or textile upper, taken along cut line 2409-2409 in reference figure 2406. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 2406, the seamless boot or textile upper may include a closure system 2470 formed on mesh component 2440 by a separation process. In some embodiments, closure system 2470 may include lace elements 2472, eyelets 2474, and laces 2476. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 2409, first mesh layer 2452 and second mesh layer 2454 form a single continuous mesh layer, where one end of the first mesh layer 2452 ends as a mesh closure element 2472 on one side of the closure structure 2470, and one end of the second mesh layer 2454 ends as a mesh closure element 2472 on an opposite side of the 2170 closure frame.
[0171] Footwear Configurations - Seamless Boot with Folded Parts
[0172] The present section of the detailed description generally describes embodiments of methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a knitted component having bent parts for incorporating into a textile upper for an article of footwear. Specifically, this section generally describes modalities of methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a first knitted component part that is configured to form a seamless boot or textile upper and a second knitted component part that is configured to be folded in an inner pocket of the seamless boot or textile upper (ie, the first mesh component part), where the inner pocket is formed by the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer of the mesh textile element, and where the the folded part (ie, the second mesh component part) is seamlessly associated with the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer of the seamless boot or textile upper (ie, the first mesh component part) in a seamless boot opening or textile upper that is configured to receive a foot. In some embodiments, a bent portion may form a dynamically fit structure of the footwear article. In some embodiments, a folded portion may form a closure structure of the footwear article, such as a reinforced tongue. In some embodiments, a folded portion may include a pocket formed by the first mesh layer and/or the second mesh layer to receive an insert. In some embodiments, a folded portion may cooperate with one of the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer of the seamless boot or textile upper (i.e., the first mesh component part) to form a pocket for receiving an element of insertion. For example, in some embodiments, an insert may include a toecap in a forefoot portion of the article, a putter in a heel portion of the article, an arch support in an instep portion of the article, a padded layer. for a language, and/or other insert.
[0173] Figures 25 to 35 illustrate embodiments of a seamless boot or textile upper, including folded parts. The embodiments illustrated in Figures 25 to 35 are similar in that each includes a seamless boot or textile upper of unitary warp-knit construction, including a folded portion that is continuous with the boot in a closure structure of the boot. In some embodiments, the bent parts can provide a dynamic adjustment structure. In some embodiments, the bent parts can provide a reinforced tongue structure.
[0174] Dynamic Adjustment Functions
[0175] Figure 25 schematically maps features of an embodiment of a 2540 mesh component of a 2500 mesh textile element to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component. In some embodiments, mesh component 2540 may include a mesh dynamically adjusted midsole component using the continuous closure structure.
[0176] In Figure 25, reference number 2501 identifies a figure of knitted textile element 2500 (hereafter referred to as reference figure 2501) and includes a sequence of cut lines 2511 to 2519 that schematically map various features and characteristics of the 2540 mesh component of the 2500 mesh textile element through the corresponding figures at reference numerals 2502, 2503, 2504, and 2505 (hereinafter referred to as reference figures 2502, 2503, 2504, and 2505). Reference figure 2502 illustrates a sequence of cross-sectional views 2521 to 2529 associated with mesh component 2540 of mesh textile element 2500 taken along section lines 2511 to 2519; reference figure 2503 illustrates a medial side view of mesh component 2540; reference figure 2504 illustrates a bottom plan view of mesh member 2540; and reference figure 2505 illustrates a side view of mesh member 2540. Reference numeral 2506 is a figure illustrating a front isometric view of mesh member 2540 (hereinafter reference figure 2506); reference numeral 2507 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 2558 taken along section lines 2507-2507 of reference figure 2506 (hereinafter reference figure 2507); and reference numeral 2508 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 2558 of mesh member 2540 taken along section line 2508-2508 of reference figure 2508 (hereinafter reference figure 2508).
[0177] Similar to the mesh textile element 2100 in Figure 21 and the mesh textile element 2400 in Figure 24, the mesh textile element 2500 includes a first layer of mesh 2552 and a second layer of mesh 2554 that overlay the first layer of mesh. 2552 mesh, and the 2500 mesh textile element is of unitary mesh-warp configuration. Referring to reference figure 2501, in this embodiment, first layer of mesh 2552 is continuous with second layer of mesh 2554 along a common edge 2556 of a common opening 2553 running in a manufacturing or loom process direction. Note that the mesh textile element 2500 may have a generally tubular configuration similar to the mesh textile elements 200 and 2100 in Figures 2 and 21, or a generally flat two-layer configuration similar to the mesh textile elements 2300 and 2400 in Figures 23 and 24. For purposes of brevity, and because various features and parts of a knitted textile element having a generally tubular configuration (for example, Figures 2 to 8 and 21) correspond to and are interchangeable with features and parts of a knitted textile element. mesh having a generally flat two-layer construction (eg Figures 23 and 24), the 2500 mesh textile element will be described with respect to a generally flat two-layer configuration.
[0178] The cut line 24511 passes through the 2500 mesh textile element above the 2540 mesh component, outside a peripheral boundary of the 2540 mesh component defined by the 2550 interlayer knit stitch line. mapping 2511 in reference figure 2501 through reference figure 2502 shows a cross section of mesh component 2500 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 2521 having no features associated with mesh component 2540. reference 2503, 2504, 2505 do not have features associated with the 2540 mesh component along cut line 2511.
[0179] Cut line 2512 passes through a rear heel portion of mesh component 2540. Mapping cut line 2512 in reference figure 2501 through reference figure 2502 shows a cross section of the 2500 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2522 having a pair of opposing nodes where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2550 interconnects the first mesh layer 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 at a distance 2530 from an associated centerline 2551 with common edge 2556 of mesh textile element 2500. Note that, in some embodiments, common edge 2556 of mesh component 2540 may function in a similar manner to common edge 210 of Figure 2, common edge 2156 of Figure 21, and to common edge 2456 wherein common edge 2556 may provide a continuous mesh layer common to first mesh layer 2552 and second mesh layer 2554 across a continuous surface of a portion of mesh. toe 2558 of a 2540 mesh component of the 2500 mesh textile element.
[0180] Cut line 2513 passes through a heel portion of mesh component 2540. Mapping cut line 2513 in reference figure 2501 through reference figure 2502 shows a cross section of the 2500 mesh textile element in the It forms a generally flat two-layer structure 2523 having a pair of opposing nodes where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2550 interconnects the first mesh layer 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 at a distance 2531 from the centerline 2551.
[0181] Cut line 2514 passes through a portion of a closure structure 2570 proximal to an ankle opening of mesh component 2540. Mapping cut line 2514 in reference figure 2501 through reference figure 2502 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 2500 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2524 having a pair of opposing knots where the interlayer knit stitch line 2550 interconnects the first mesh layer 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 a a distance 2532 from the 2551 axis.
[0182] Cut line 2515 passes through a portion of closure frame 2570 proximal to forefoot part 2558 of mesh component 2540. Mapping cut line 2515 in reference figure 2501 through reference figure 2502 has a cross section of the mesh textile element 2500 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2525 having a pair of opposing knots where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2550 interconnects the first mesh layer 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 to a distance 2533 from the 2551 center line.
[0183] The cut line 2516 passes through a forefoot portion 2558 of the mesh component 2540. The mapping cut line 2516 in the reference figure 2501 through the reference figure 2502 presents a cross section of the 2500 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2526 having a pair of common edge portions 2556 and a pair of opposing nodes where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2550 interconnects the first mesh layer 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 a a distance 2534 from the 2551 axis.
[0184] The cut line 2517 also passes through the forefoot part 2558 of the 2540 mesh component. The mapping cut line 2517 in the reference figure 2501 to the reference figure 2502 shows a cross section of the 2500 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2527 having a pair of common edge portions 2558, and a pair of opposing nodes where the interlayer mesh stitch line 2550 interconnects the first mesh layer 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 a a distance 2535 from the 2551 axis.
[0185] The cut line 2518 touches and extends tangentially to the forefoot portion 2558 of the mesh component 2540. The mapping cut line 2518 in reference figure 2501 to reference figure 2502 has an element cross section 2500 mesh textile in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 2528 having a pair of opposing knots where the interlayer knit stitch line 2550 interconnects the first mesh layer 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 at a distance 2538 from of centerline 2551 (shown as a pair of opposing pleat portions in the two-layer structure 2528 of reference figure 2502).
[0186] Cut line 2519 passes through the 2500 mesh textile element below the 2540 mesh component, outside a peripheral boundary of the 2540 mesh component defined by the 2550 interlayer knit stitch line. mapping 2519 in reference figure 2501 through reference figure 2502 shows a cross section of mesh component 2500 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 2529 having no characteristics associated with mesh component 2540. reference 2503, 2504, 2505 do not have features associated with the 2540 mesh component along line 2519.
[0187] The 2540 mesh component may be removed from the 2500 mesh textile element by any known or later pervasive separation or removal process. For example, in some embodiments, the 2540 mesh component may be removed or separated from the 2500 mesh textile element by separating the 2500 mesh textile element along the 2550 interlayer mesh stitch line from the 2540 mesh component using a separation process, such as a cutting process, as discussed above with respect to Figures 2 to 8.
[0188] After removal, the 2540 mesh component can be manipulated and/or stretched to form a seamless boot or textile upper, as generally shown in reference figures 2503 to 2508.
[0189] Figures 26 to 30 schematically illustrate an optional inversion process for a 2540 mesh component of Figure 25, post-removal, to fold or accommodate into a second (eg, internal) or secondary 2562 mesh component within a first (eg, external) or primary 2560 mesh component.
[0190] Figure 26 illustrates the 2540 mesh component in an initial post-removal state. Figure 26 illustrates the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 disposed above the primary (outer) mesh component 2562 prior to the inversion process.
[0191] Figure 27 illustrates mesh component 2540 with the forefoot portion 2557 of the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 being pressed in the direction of arrow 2710 into a gap formed between the first layer of mesh 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 of secondary (inner) mesh component 2562. As shown in Figure 27, forefoot portion 2557 of secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 is then pushed further down and back around one direction. arrow 2720 to fold the forefoot portion 2557 of the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 (shown in dashed) into a void formed between the first mesh layer 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 of the primary mesh component ( outer) 2560 in the forefoot portion 2558 of the primary (outer) 2560 mesh component.
[0192] Figure 28 illustrates the forefoot portion 2557 of the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 (shown in dashed lines) being pushed further toward the dashed arrow 2810 and further accommodated in the forefoot portion 2558 of the first mesh component (inner) 2560. Figure 28 further shows the heel portion 2563 of the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 being pushed in the direction of arrow 2820 into a gap formed between the first mesh layer 2552 and the second mesh layer 2554 mesh component 2560. The heel portion of the secondary (inner) mesh component 2563 of mesh component 2562 is then pushed further in the direction of the dashed arrow 2830 into the gap formed between the first layer of mesh 2552 and the second layer mesh 254 on the 2564 heel portion of the 2560 primary (outer) mesh component.
[0193] Figure 29 illustrates forefoot portion 2557 of secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 being pushed further in the direction of dashed arrow 2910 to substantially accommodate forefoot portion 2557 of secondary (inner) mesh portion 2562 in space void formed between the first layer of mesh 2552 and the second layer of mesh 2554 of the forefoot portion 2558 of the primary forefoot portion 2558 of the primary (outer) mesh component 2560. Figure 29 illustrates the heel portion 2563 (shown in phantom ) being pushed further in the direction of the dashed arrow 2920 to substantially accommodate the heel portion 2563 of the secondary (inner) mesh portion 2562 in the heel portion 2564 of the primary (outer) mesh component 2560.
[0194] Figure 30 illustrates the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 (shown in dashed lines) fully inverted, folded or accommodated in the primary (outer) mesh component 2560. With this configuration, the mesh component 2562 and the mesh component 2560 mesh can form a boot configuration on a boot from a textile upper for an article of footwear. In some embodiments, the size and configuration of the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 may be substantially the same as the size and configuration of the primary (outer) 2560 mesh component. , the secondary (inner) mesh component size 2562 can be made slightly smaller than the primary (outer) mesh component size 2560 (for example, for tolerance adjustment). In some embodiments, the primary (outer) mesh component 2560 may be stretched more than the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select a suitable size and configuration for a seamless boot or upper. desired textile.
[0195] The dimensions of the 2500 mesh textile element and the 2540 mesh component can be selected to provide the desired custom size and/or fit and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 2540, as generally described above in relation to the 2100 mesh component in Figure 21 and the 2400 mesh component in Figure 2400. For example, dimensions 25312536 can be selected to provide a desired custom size and/or fit. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select the dimensions of the appropriate 2540 mesh component to provide a desired custom size and/or fit of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 2540 mesh component.
[0196] Reference figures 2503 to 2505 illustrate a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 2540, including primary (outer) mesh component 2560 and secondary (inner) mesh component 2562, in view a medial profile view, a low profile view, and a side profile view.
[0197] The reference figure 2506 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 2540 mesh component in a front profile view. Reference figure 2507 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper, taken along cut line 2507-2507 of reference figure 2506, and reference figure 2508 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper. , taken along cut line 2508-2508 of reference figure 2506.
[0198] As indicated in reference figure 2507, in some embodiments, a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 2540 may include two contiguous continuous layers in the forefoot portion 2557, 2558. That is, each component of primary or outer mesh 2560 and secondary or inner mesh component 2562 may include a continuous mesh layer formed by the first mesh layer 2552, the first mesh layer 2554, and the interlayer mesh stitch line 2550. In some embodiments, these two layers can be contiguous. In some modalities, the size of the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 can be made smaller to facilitate custom tuning by dynamic tuning.
[0199] In some embodiments, mesh component 2540 may include a closure system 2570, including closure elements 2572, grommets 2573 on secondary (inner) mesh component 2562, grommets 2574 on primary (outer) mesh component 2560 , and shoelace 2576. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 2508, the eyelets 2573 of the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562 and the eyelets 2574 of the secondary (outer) mesh component 2560 can be aligned or set in register with the common lace 2576. In some embodiments, by controlling the relative size of the secondary (inner) mesh component 2562, the size of the primary (outer) mesh component 2560, and by optionally coupling the primary (outer) mesh component 2560 to a sole structure (see, for example, the sole structure of Figure 1), secondary (inner) mesh structure 2562 can provide a dynamic fit to a wearer's foot using common shoelace 2576.
[0200] Dynamic Instep and Heel Fit Characteristics
[0201] Figure 31 schematically maps the characteristics of another embodiment of a mesh component 3140 of a textile element of mesh 3100 to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component. In some embodiments, mesh component 3140 of mesh element 3100 may include a dynamically-adjustable mesh component utilizing a continuous closure structure.
[0202] In Figure 31, reference numeral 3101 identifies a figure of knitted textile element 3100 (hereafter referred to as reference figure 3101) and includes a sequence of cut lines 3111-319 that schematically map various features and characteristics of mesh component 3140 of mesh textile element 3100 through the corresponding figures at reference numerals 3102, 3103, 3104, and 3105 (hereinafter referred to as reference figures 3102, 3103, 3104, and 3105). Reference figure 3102 illustrates a sequence of cross-sectional views 3121 to 3129 associated with mesh component 3140 of mesh textile element 3100 taken along section lines 3111-3119; reference figure 3103 illustrates a medial side view of mesh component 3140 after the removal and inversion process; reference figure 3104 illustrates a bottom plan view of mesh member 3140 after the removal and inversion process; and reference figure 3105 illustrates a side view of mesh component after removal and inversion process 3140. Reference numeral 3106 is a figure illustrating an isometric front view of mesh component 3140 (hereinafter reference figure 3106 ) and after the removal and inversion process; reference numeral 3107 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3158 taken along section lines 3107-3107 of reference figure 3106 (hereinafter reference figure 3107); and reference numeral 3108 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3158 of mesh member 3140 taken along section line 3108-3108 of reference figure 3106 (hereinafter reference figure 3108).
[0203] Similar to the mesh textile element 2500 in Figure 25, the mesh textile element 3100 includes a first layer of mesh 3152 and a second layer of mesh 3154 which overlaps the first layer of mesh 2552, and the textile element of mesh 3100 it is of unitary warp-knit configuration. Referring to reference figure 3101, in some embodiments, first layer of mesh 3152 may be continuous with second layer of mesh 3154 along a common edge 3156 of a common opening 3153 running in the manufacturing or process direction. loom. It is noted that, in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3100 may have a generally tubular configuration similar to the mesh textile elements 200 and 2100 in Figures 2 and 21, and in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3100 may have a two-layer generally flat configuration similar to the 2300 and 2400 mesh textile elements in Figures 23 and 24. For brevity, the 3100 mesh textile element will be described with respect to a two-layer generally flat configuration. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate the correspondence and interchange of various features and parts between a generally tubular structure (for example, as shown in Figures 2 and 21) and a generally flat two-layer structure (for example, as shown in Figures 23 and 24 ).
[0204] The cut line 3111 passes through the mesh textile element 3100 above the mesh component 3140, outside a peripheral boundary of the mesh component 3140 defined by the interlayer knit stitch line 3150. Thus, the mapping cut line 3111 in reference figure 3101 through reference figure 3102 shows a cross section of mesh component 3100 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 3121 having no features associated with mesh component 3140. ref. 3103, 3104, 3105 do not show features associated with mesh component 3140 along cut line 3111.
[0205] The cut line 3112 passes through a rear heel portion of the mesh component 3140. The mapping cut line 3112 in reference figure 3101 to reference figure 3102 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 3100 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3122 having a pair of opposing nodes where the interlayer knit stitch line 3150 interconnects the first mesh layer 3152 and the second mesh layer 3154 at a distance 3130 from a line mesh. center 3151 associated with common edge 3158 of mesh textile element 3100. Note that, in some embodiments, common edge 3156 of mesh component 3140 may function similarly to common edge 210 of Figure 2, common edge 2156 of Figure 21, common edge 2456 in Figure 24, and common edge 2556 in Figure 25, where common edge 3156 may provide a continuous mesh layer common to first mesh layer 3152 and second mesh layer 31 54 through a continuous surface of the forefoot portion 3158 of mesh component 3140 mesh textile element 3100.
[0206] The cut line 3113 passes through a heel portion of the mesh component 3140. The mapping cut line 3113 in the reference figure 3101 to the reference figure 3102 shows a cross section of the textile element of the mesh 3100 in the It forms a generally flat two-layer structure 3123 having a pair of opposing nodes where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3150 interconnects the first mesh layer 3152 and the second mesh layer 3154 at a distance 3131 from the centerline 3151.
[0207] Cut line 3114 passes through a portion of a closure frame 3170 proximal to an ankle opening of mesh component 3140. Map cut line 3114 in reference figure 3101 to reference figure 3102 shows a cross section of the knitted textile element 3100 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3124 having a pair of opposing knots where the interlayer knit stitch line 3150 interconnects the first knit layer 3152 and the second knit layer 3154 a a distance 3132 from the centerline 3151.
[0208] The cut line 3115 passes through a portion of the closure frame 3170 proximal to the forefoot part 3158 of the mesh component 3140. The mapping cut line 3115 in reference figure 3101 to reference figure 3102 shows a cross section of the knitted textile element 3100 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3125 having a pair of opposing knots where the interlayer knit stitch line 3150 interconnects the first knit layer 3152 and the second knit layer 3154 a a distance 3133 from the centerline 3151.
[0209] The cut line 3116 passes through a forefoot portion 3158 of the mesh component 3140. The mapping cut line 3116 in the reference figure 3101 to the reference figure 3102 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 3100 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3126 having a common edge portion 3156 and a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3150 interconnects the first mesh layer 3152 and the second mesh layer 3154 at a distance 3134 from the line central 3151.
[0210] The cut line 3117 passes through the forefoot portion 3158 of the mesh component 3140. The mapping cut line 3117 in the reference figure 3101 to the reference figure 3102 shows a cross section of the textile element of the mesh 3100 in the form a generally flat two-layer structure 3127 with a first knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3150 interconnects the first mesh layer 3152 and the second mesh layer 3154 at a distance 3135 from centerline 3151, and a second node where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3150 interconnects the first mesh layer 3152 and the second mesh layer 3154 at a distance 3136 from the first node.
[0211] The cut line 3118 touches and extends tangentially to the forefoot portion 3158 of the mesh component 3140. The mapping cut line 3118 in reference figure 3101 to reference figure 3102 shows a textile element cross section mesh 3100 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3128 having a single knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3150 interconnects the first mesh layer 3152 and the second mesh layer 3154 at a distance 3137 from centerline 1351 ( shown as a pleat in the two-layer structure 3128 of reference figure 3102).
[0212] The cut line 3119 passes through the mesh textile element 3100 below the mesh component 3140, outside a peripheral boundary of the mesh component 3140 defined by the interlayer knit stitch line 3150. Thus, the cut line of mapping 3119 in reference figure 3101 through reference figure 3102 shows a cross section of mesh component 3100 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 3129 having no features associated with mesh component 3140. references 3103, 3104, 3105 do not have features associated with mesh component 3140 along cut line 3119.
[0213] Mesh component 3140 may be removed from mesh textile element 3100 by any known or later pervasive separation or removal process. In some embodiments, mesh component 3140 may be removed or separated from textile element 3100 by separating mesh textile element 3100 along interlayer stitch line 3150 from mesh component 3140 using a separation process, such as. as a cutting process, as discussed above in relation to Figures 2 to 8.
[0214] After removal, the mesh component 3140 can be manipulated and/or stretched to form a seamless boot or textile upper, as generally shown in reference figures 3103-3108.
[0215] After removal, the mesh component 340 can optionally be inverted or folded in a manner similar to Figures 26 to 30.
[0216] The dimensions of the 3100 mesh textile element and the 3140 mesh component can be selected to provide the desired custom size and/or fit and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3140 mesh component , as generally described above in connection with the 2100 mesh component in Figure 21 and the 2400 mesh component in Figure 2400. For example, dimensions 3131-3137 can be selected to provide a desired custom size and/or fit. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select dimensions for the appropriate 3140 mesh component to provide a desired custom size and/or fit of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3140 mesh component.
[0217] Reference figures 3103 to 3105 illustrate a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 3140, including primary or outer mesh component 3160 and secondary or inner mesh component 3162, in a view of medial profile, a low profile view, and a side profile view.
[0218] The reference figure 3106 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 3140 in a front profile view. Reference figure 3107 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper, taken along section line 3107-3107 of the reference figure 3106, and reference figure 3108 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper. , taken along section line 3108-3108 of reference figure 3106.
[0219] As indicated in reference figure 3107, in some embodiments, a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 3140 may include a continuous mesh layer in the forefoot portion 2558. That is, the mesh component primary (outer) 3160 may include a continuous mesh layer formed by first mesh layer 3152, second mesh layer 3154, and interlayer mesh stitch line 3150.
[0220] In some embodiments, mesh component 3140 may include a closure system 3170, including closure elements 3172, grommets 3173 on secondary (inner) mesh component 3162, grommets 3174 on primary (outer) mesh component 3160 and shoelace 3176. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 3108, the eyelets 3173 of the secondary (inner) mesh component 3182 and the eyelets 3174 of the primary (outer) mesh component 3180 may be aligned or configured in register with the common shoelace 3176. In some embodiments, by controlling the relative size of the secondary (inner) mesh component 3162, the size of the primary (outer) mesh component 3160, and by optionally coupling the primary (outer) mesh component 3160 to a sole structure (see, for example, the sole structure of Figure 1), secondary mesh structure (inner) 3182 can provide a dynamic fit to a wearer's foot using common shoelace 3176.
[0221] Dynamic Instep Fit Characteristics
[0222] Figure 32 schematically maps the characteristics of another embodiment of a 3240 mesh component of a 3200 mesh textile element to a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component. In some embodiments, mesh component 3240 of mesh textile element 3200 may include a mesh dynamically adjustable midsole component using the continuous closure structure.
[0223] In Figure 32, reference number 3201 identifies a figure of the knitted textile element 3200 (hereinafter referred to as reference figure 3201) and includes a sequence of cut lines 3211-3219 that schematically map various features and characteristics of the 3240 mesh component of the 3200 mesh textile element through corresponding figures at reference numerals 3202, 3203, 3204, and 3205 (and hereinafter referred to as reference figures 3202, 3203, 3204 and 3205). Reference Figure 3202 illustrates a sequence of cross-sectional views 3221 to 3229 associated with mesh component 3240 of mesh textile element 3200 along section lines 3211 to 3219. Reference Figure 3203 illustrates a medial side view of mesh component 3240 post -removal and folding; reference figure 3204 illustrates a bottom plan view of mesh component 3240 after removal and folding; and reference figure 205 is a side view of mesh component 3240 post-removal and folding. Reference numeral 3206 is a figure illustrating an isometric front view of mesh component 3240 (hereinafter reference figure 3206); reference numeral 3207 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3258 taken along section line 3207-3207 of reference figure 3206 (hereinafter reference figure 3207); and reference numeral 3208 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3258 of mesh member 3240 taken along section line 3208-3208 of reference figure 3206 (hereinafter reference figure 3208).
[0224] Similar to the mesh textile element 2500 in Figure 25, the mesh textile element 3200 includes a first layer of mesh 3252 and a second layer of mesh 3254 which overlays the first layer of mesh 2252, and the textile element of mesh 3200 it is of unitary warp-knit configuration. Referring to reference figure 3201, in some embodiments, the first layer of mesh 3252 may be continuous with the second layer of mesh 3254 along a common edge 3256 of a common opening 3253 running in a manufacturing or manufacturing process direction. loom. In some embodiments, the first layer of mesh 3252 may be continuous with the second layer of mesh 3254 along a common edge 3280 of a common opening 3282 that runs in a manufacturing or loom process direction. It is noted that in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3200 may have a generally tubular configuration similar to the mesh textile elements 200 and 2100 in Figures 2 and 21, and in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3200 may have a configuration generally flat two-layer fabric, similar to the 2300 and 2400 mesh textile elements in Figures 23 and 24. For the sake of brevity, the 3200 mesh textile element will be described with respect to a generally flat two-layer configuration. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate the correspondence and interchange of various features and parts between a generally tubular structure (for example, as shown in Figures 2 and 21) and a generally flat two-layer structure (for example, as shown in Figures 23 and 24).
[0225] The cut line 3211 passes through a 3200 mesh textile element above the 3240 mesh component, outside the peripheral boundary of the 3240 mesh component defined by the 3250 interlayer stitch line. 3211 in reference figure 3201 through reference figure 3202 shows a cross section of mesh component 3200 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 3221 not having features associated with mesh component 3240. 3203, 3204 and 3205 do not show features associated with the 3240 mesh component along line 3211.
[0226] Cut line 3212 passes through a rear heel portion of mesh component 3240. Map cut line 3212 in reference figure 3201 through reference figure 3202 shows a cross section of the 3200 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3222 having a common edge 3280 and a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3250 interconnects the first layer of mesh 3252 and the second layer of mesh 3254 at a distance 3231 from a centerline 3251 associated with common edge 3280 of mesh textile element 3200. It should be noted that, in some embodiments, common edge 3280 of mesh member 3240 may function similarly to common edge 210 of Figure 2, to common edge 2156 of Figure 21, common edge 2456 in Figure 24, common edge 2556 in Figure 25, where common edge 3280 may provide a continuous mesh layer common to first mesh layer 3252 and second layer of 3254 mesh suitable for separating and forming an ankle opening for the 3240 mesh component of the 3200 mesh textile element.
[0227] The cut line 3213 passes through a heel portion of the mesh component 3240. The mapping cut line 3213 in the reference figure 3201 to the reference figure 3202 shows a cross section of the textile element of the mesh 3200 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3223 having a common edge 3280 and a knot where the line of interlayer mesh stitch 3250 interconnects the first layer of mesh 3252 and the second layer of mesh 3254 at a distance 3232 from a line center 3251 associated with the common edge 3280 of the knitted textile element 3200.
[0228] Cut line 3214 passes through a portion of a closure structure 3270 proximal to an ankle opening of mesh component 3240. Map cut line 3214 in reference figure 3201 through reference figure 3202 shows a cross-section of mesh textile element 3200 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3224 having a pair of opposing knots where the interlayer stitch line 3250 interconnects the first layer of mesh 3252 and the second layer of mesh 3254 a a distance 3233 from the 3251 centerline.
[0229] The cut line 3115 passes through a portion of the closure structure 3270 proximal to the forefoot part 3258 of the mesh component 3240. The mapping cut line 3215 in reference figure 3201 to reference figure 3202 has a cross-section of the knitted textile element 3200 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3225 having a pair of opposing knots where the interlayer knit stitch line 3250 interconnects the first layer of knit 3252 and the second layer of knit 3254 to a distance 3234 from the centerline 3251.
[0230] The cut line 3216 passes through a forefoot portion 3258 of the mesh component 3240. The mapping cut line 3216 in the reference figure 3201 to the reference figure 3202 shows a cross section of the 3200 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3226 having a common edge portion 3256 and a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3250 interconnects the first mesh layer 3252 and the second mesh layer 3254 at a distance 3235 from the line central 3251.
[0231] The cut line 3217 passes through the forefoot portion 3258 of the mesh component 3240. The mapping cut line 3217 in the reference figure 3201 to the reference figure 3202 shows a cross section of the 3200 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3227 having a first knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3250 interconnects the first layer of mesh 3252 and the second layer of mesh 3254 at a distance 3236 from centerline 3251, and a node where the 3250 interlayer mesh line interconnects the first 3252 mesh layer and the second 3254 mesh layer at a distance 3237 from the first node.
[0232] Cut line 3218 touches and extends tangentially to forefoot portion 3258 of mesh component 3240. Map cut line 3218 in reference figure 3201 to reference figure 3202 shows an element cross section 3200 mesh textile in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3228 having a single knot, where the interlayer knit stitch line 3250 interconnects the first layer 3252 mesh and the second layer of 3254 mesh at a distance 3238 from the centerline 3251 (shown as a pleat in the two-layer structure 3228 of reference figure 3202).
[0233] The cut line 3219 passes through the 3200 mesh textile element below the 3240 mesh component, outside a peripheral boundary of the 3240 mesh component defined by the 3250 interlayer knit stitch line. mapping 3219 in reference figure 3201 to reference figure 3202 shows a cross section of mesh component 3200 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 3229 not having features associated with mesh component 3240. reference 3203, 3204, 3205 do not show features associated with mesh component 3240 along cut line 3219.
[0234] The 3240 mesh component may be removed from the 3200 mesh textile element by any known or later devised separation or removal process. In some embodiments, mesh member 3240 may be removed or separated from textile member 3200 by separating mesh textile member 3200 along interlayer stitch line 3250 from mesh member 3240 using a separation process such as as a cutting process, as discussed above in relation to Figures 2 to 8. Mesh member 3240 may be further separated along common edge 3280 of common opening 3282 by any separation process known or later developed to form an opening. ankle. For example, in some embodiments, common edge 3280 may be provided with one or more mesh indicating portions, and mesh component 3240 may be separated along the mesh indicating portions to form an ankle opening.
[0235] After removal, the 3240 mesh component can be manipulated and/or stretched to form a seamless boot or textile upper, as generally shown in reference figures 3203-3208.
[0236] After removal, the mesh component 3240 can be optionally inverted or folded in a manner similar to Figures 26 to 30.
[0237] The dimensions of the 3200 mesh textile element and the 3240 mesh component can be selected to provide the desired custom size and/or fit and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3240 mesh component , as generally described above with respect to the 2100 mesh component in Figure 21 and the 2400 mesh component in Figure 2400. For example, the dimensions of 32313238 can be selected to provide a desired custom size and/or fit. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select the dimensions of the appropriate 3240 mesh component to provide a desired custom size and/or fit of the seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3240 mesh component.
[0238] Reference figures 3203 to 3205 illustrate a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 3240, including primary or outer mesh component 3260 and secondary or inner mesh component 3262, in a view of medial profile, a low profile view, and a side profile view.
[0239] The reference figure 3206 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 3240 in a front profile view, post-removal and fold. Reference figure 3207 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper, taken along cut line 3207-3207 of reference figure 3206, and reference figure 3208 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper. , taken along section line 3208-3208 of reference figure 3206.
[0240] As indicated in reference figure 3207, in some embodiments, the seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 3240 may include a continuous mesh layer in the forefoot portion 3258. That is, the mesh component primary (outer) 3260 may include a continuous mesh layer formed by first layer 3252 mesh, second layer 3254 mesh, and interlayer stitch line 3250 mesh.
[0241] In some embodiments, the 3240 mesh component may include a 3270 closure system, including 3272 closure elements, 3273 eyelets on secondary (inner) mesh component 3262, 3274 eyelets on primary (outer) mesh component 3260 , and shoelaces 3276. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 3208, the eyelets 3273 of the secondary (inner) mesh component 3262 and the eyelets 3274 of the primary (outer) mesh component 3260 can be aligned or set in register with common lace 3276. In some embodiments, by controlling the relative size of the secondary (inner) 3262 mesh component, the size of the 3260 primary (outer) mesh component, and by optionally coupling the 3260 primary (outer) mesh component to a sole structure (see, for example, the sole structure of Figure 1), the secondary (inner) mesh structure 3262 can provide a dynamic fit to a wearer's foot using common lace 3276.
[0242] Figure 33 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating additional modalities of closure, tension, and/or dynamic fit structures for footwear articles incorporating a mesh component. In some embodiments, the structures illustrated in Figure 33 may correspond to the modalities of mesh components illustrated in Figure 25, Figure 31, or Figure 32. In some embodiments, the structures illustrated in Figure 33 may correspond to other modalities of seamless boots of boots or textile uppers.
[0243] In some embodiments, as shown on the left or medial 3310 side of Figure 33, a 3340 mesh component may include a single layer of 3320 mesh that is folded over itself at a common 3322 edge (eg, folded) to form a continuous double wall structure of a seamless boot or textile upper. In some embodiments, the single layer of mesh 3322 may be provided with a first eyelet (hole) 3324 formed near edge 3322 and a second eyelet (hole) 3326 formed at a distance 3328 from edge 3322. In some embodiments, the second eyelet 3326 may be formed on the exposed outer layer 3330, as shown in Figure 33. In some embodiments, the second eyelet 3326 may be formed on the inner layer 3332. Distance 3328 may vary based on various factors, including a general configuration of a structure closure, tension, or dynamic fit setting of the footwear article. Those skilled in the art will easily be able to select a first eyelet 3324 and second eyelet 3328 configuration suitable for the closure, tension, or dynamic fit configuration or system of the seamless boot or textile upper.
[0244] In some embodiments, as shown on the right side or side 3312 of Figure 33, the mesh component 3340 may include a first exposed mesh layer 3330 and a second inner mesh layer 3332. In some embodiments, the first layer of mesh mesh 3330 and the second layer of mesh 3332 may be arranged substantially parallel to each other to form a double wall structure of a seamless boot or textile upper. In some embodiments, one of the first layer of mesh 3330 and the second layer of mesh 3332 may be provided with an opening (e.g., a hole or slit) through which a closure element (e.g., a flap, finger, tape , or other closure structure) of the other of the first layer and the second layer can be fed. In some embodiments, the closure element may be provided with an eyelet (hole) to receive the lace or other tension structure (eg, cables) of a closure or tension system. For example, as shown in Figure 33, in some embodiments, the exposed first mesh layer 3330 may be provided with the slot 3334 for receiving a tab or finger component 3336 of the second inner mesh layer 3332, and the second mesh layer The inner shell may further be provided with an eyelet (hole) 3338 to receive the shoelace 3348. In this case, the shoelace 3346 may be provided on the exposed outer side of the mesh component 3340 of the seamless boot or textile upper. In some embodiments, however, the inner mesh layer may be provided with an opening (eg, slot or hole) to receive a closure component (eg, a flap or finger member) of the exposed outer mesh layer, and the closure element of the exposed outer mesh layer may be provided with an eyelet for receiving the lace or other tension structure located on an inner side of the double wall seamless double boot or textile upper. Those skilled in the art will easily be able to select the closing, tension, and/or dynamic fit structure and configuration suitable for the intended application.
[0245] As also shown in Figure 33 (i.e., side 3312), in some embodiments, an insert 3360 may be disposed in a pocket formed between the first layer of mesh 3330 and the second layer of mesh 3332. For example , insert 3360 may be an arch support located in a midfoot region of a mesh component.
[0246] Enhanced Language Features
[0247] Figure 34 schematically maps the characteristics of another embodiment of a 3440 mesh component of a 3400 mesh textile element of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component, including a folded part. In some embodiments, mesh component 3440 of mesh textile element 3400 may include a mesh reinforced tongue component using the continuous closure structure.
[0248] In Figure 34, reference number 3401 identifies a figure of the knitted textile element 3400 (hereafter referred to as reference figure 3401) and includes a sequence of cut lines 3411-3419 that schematically map various features and characteristics of the component and mesh 3440 of mesh textile element 3400 through corresponding figures at reference numerals 3402, 3403, 3404, and 3405 (hereinafter referred to as reference figures 3402, 3403, 3404 and 3405). Reference figure 3402 illustrates a sequence of cross-sectional views 3421 to 3429 associated with mesh component 3440 of mesh textile element 3400 taken along section lines 3411 to 3419. Reference figure 3403 illustrates a medial side view of the component 3440 mesh post-removal and folding; reference figure 3404 illustrates a bottom plan view of mesh component 3440 post-removal and folding; and reference value 3405 illustrates a side view of mesh component 3440 post removal and folding. Reference numeral 3406 is a figure illustrating an isometric front view of mesh component 3440 (hereinafter referenced figure 3406) after removal and folding; reference numeral 3407 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3458 taken along section line 34073407 of reference figure 3406 (hereinafter referred to as reference figure 3407); and reference numeral 3408 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3458 of mesh member 3440 taken along section line 3408-3408 of reference figure 3406 (hereinafter referred to as reference figure 3408).
[0249] Similar to the mesh textile element 2500 in Figure 25, the mesh textile element 3400 includes a first layer of mesh 3452 and a second layer of mesh 3454 which overlays the first layer of mesh 3452, and the textile element of mesh 3400 it is of unitary warp-knit configuration. Referring to Fig. 3401, in some embodiments, first layer of mesh 3452 may be continuous with second layer of mesh 3454 along a common edge 3458 of a common opening 3453 running in a manufacturing or manufacturing process direction. loom. In some embodiments, first layer of mesh 3452 may be continuous with second layer of mesh 3454 along a common edge 3480 of a common opening 3482 that runs in a manufacturing or loom process direction. Note that, in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3400 may have a generally tubular configuration similar to the mesh textile elements 200 and 2100 in Figures 2 and 21, and in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3400 may have a two-layer generally flat configuration similar to the 2300 and 2400 mesh textile elements in Figures 23 and 24. For brevity, the 3400 mesh textile will be described with respect to a two-layer generally flat configuration. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate the correspondence and interchange of various features and parts between a generally tubular structure (for example, as shown in Figures 2 and 21) and a generally flat two-layer structure (for example, as shown in Figures 23 and 24).
[0250] The cut line 3411 passes through the 3400 mesh textile element above the 3440 mesh component, outside a peripheral boundary of the 3440 mesh component defined by the 3450 interlayer mesh stitch line. Thus, the mapping cut line 3411 in reference figure 3401 through reference figure 3402 shows a cross section of mesh component 3400 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 3421 having no features associated with mesh component 3440. reference 3403, 3404, 3405 do not show features associated with the 3440 mesh component along line 3411.
[0251] The cut line 3412 passes through a rear heel portion of the mesh component 3440. The mapping cut line 3412 in the reference figure 3401 to the reference figure 3402 shows a cross section of the 3400 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3422 having a common edge 3480 and a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3450 interconnects the first mesh layer 3452 and the second mesh layer 3454 at a distance 3431 from a centerline 3451 associated with common edge 3480 of mesh textile element 3400. Note that, in some embodiments, common edge 3480 of mesh component 3440 may function similarly to common edge 210 of Figure 2, common edge 2156 of Figure 21, to common edge 2456 in Figure 24, to common edge 2556 in Figure 25, where common edge 3480 may provide a continuous mesh layer common to first mesh layer 3452 and second mesh layer 3 454 suitable for separating and forming an ankle opening for mesh member 3440 from mesh textile member 3400.
[0252] The cut line 3413 passes through a heel portion of the mesh component 3440. The mapping cut line 3413 in the reference figure 3401 to the reference figure 3402 shows a cross section of the textile element of the mesh 3400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3423 having a common edge 3480 and a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3450 interconnects the first mesh layer 3452 and the second mesh layer 3454 at a distance 3432 from a line center 3451 associated with the common edge 3480 of the knitted textile element 3400.
[0253] Cut line 3414 passes through a portion of a closure structure 3470 proximal to an ankle opening of mesh component 3440. Mapping cut line 3414 in reference figure 3401 to reference figure 3402 shows a cross-section of the knitted textile element 3400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3424 having a pair of asymmetrically arranged opposite knots where the interlayer knit stitch line 3450 interconnects the first knit layer 3452 and the second knit layer 3454 at a distance 3433 on one side of centerline 3451, corresponding to a seamless boot body or textile upper 3460, and at a distance 3434 on the other side of centerline 3451, corresponding to a reinforced tongue portion 3482 of the boot seamless or textile upper 3480.
[0254] The cut line 3415 passes through a portion of the closure structure 3470 proximal to the forefoot part 3458 of the mesh component 3440. The mapping cut line 3415 in reference figure 3401 to reference figure 3402 shows a cross section of the knitted textile element 3400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3425 having a pair of asymmetrically arranged opposite knots where the interlayer knit stitch line 3450 interconnects the first knit layer 3452 and the second knit layer 3454 at a first distance 3435 on one side of the centerline 3451, corresponding to the seamless boot body or textile upper 3460, and at a distance 3436 on the other side of the centerline 3451, corresponding to the reinforced tongue portion 3462 of the seamless boot or 3480 textile leather.
[0255] The cut line 3416 passes through a forefoot portion 3458 of the mesh component 3440. The mapping cut line 3416 in the reference figure 3401 to the reference figure 3402 shows a cross section of the 3400 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3426 having a common edge portion 3456 and a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3450 interconnects the first mesh layer 3452 and the second mesh layer 3454 at a distance 3437 from the line central 3451.
[0256] The cut line 3417 passes through the forefoot part 3458 of the mesh component 3440. The mapping cut line 3417 in the reference figure 3401 to the reference figure 3402 shows a cross section of the textile element of the mesh 3400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3427 having a first knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3450 interconnects the first mesh layer 3452 and the second mesh layer 3454 at a distance 3438 from centerline 3451, and a second node where the interlayer mesh line 3450 interconnects the first mesh layer 3452 and the second mesh layer 3454 at a distance 3439 from the first node.
[0257] The cut line 3418 touches and extends tangentially to the forefoot portion 3458 of the mesh component 3440. The mapping cut line 3418 in the reference figure 3401 to the reference figure 3402 has a cross section of mesh textile element 3400 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3428 having a single knot, where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3450 interconnects the first mesh layer 3452 and the second mesh layer 3454 at a distance 3441 from of centerline 3451 (shown as a crease in the two-layer structure 3428 of reference figure 3402).
[0258] The cut line 3419 passes through the 3400 mesh textile element below the 3440 mesh component, outside a peripheral boundary of the 3440 mesh component defined by the 3450 interlayer knit stitch line. mapping 3419 in reference figure 3401 to reference figure 3402 shows a cross section of mesh component 3400 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 3429 not having features associated with mesh component 3440. reference 3403, 3404, 3405 do not have features associated with mesh component 3440 along cut line 3419.
[0259] The 3440 mesh component may be removed from the 3400 mesh textile element by any known or later pervasive separation or removal process. In some embodiments, mesh member 3440 may be removed or separated from textile member 3400 by separating mesh textile member 3400 along interlayer mesh stitch line 3450 from mesh member 3440 using a separation process, such as. as a cutting process, as described above in relation to Figures 2 to 8. Mesh member 3440 may be further separated along common edge 3480 from common opening 3482 by any separation process known or later developed to form an opening. ankle. For example, in some embodiments, common edge 3480 may be provided with one or more mesh indicating portions, and mesh component 3440 may be separated along the mesh indicating portions to form an ankle opening.
[0260] After removal, the 3440 mesh component can be manipulated and/or stretched to form a seamless boot or textile upper, as is generally shown in reference figures 3203-3208.
[0261] After removal, the mesh component 3240 can be inverted or folded in a similar manner to Figures 26 to 30.
[0262] The dimensions of the 3400 mesh textile element and the 3440 mesh component can be selected to provide the desired custom size and/or fit and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3440 mesh component , as generally described above in connection with the 2100 mesh component in Figure 21 and the 2400 mesh component in Figure 2400. For example, dimensions 3431-3139 and 3441 can be selected to provide a desired custom size and/or fit. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select the dimensions of the appropriate 3440 mesh component to provide a desired custom size and/or fit of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3440 mesh component.
[0263] Reference figures 3403-3405 illustrate a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3440 mesh component, post-removal and fold, including the 3460 mesh boot component and the 3462 mesh reinforced tongue component , in a medial profile view, a bottom profile view, and a side profile view.
[0264] The reference figure 3406 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 3440 in a front profile view, post-removal and fold. Reference figure 3407 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper, taken along cut line 3407-3407 of reference figure 3406, and reference figure 3408 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper. , taken along section line 3408-3408 of reference figure 3406.
[0265] As shown in reference figure 3407, in some embodiments, the seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 3440 may include a continuous mesh layer in the forefoot portion 3458. That is, the mesh component The boot 3280 may include a continuous mesh layer formed by first mesh layer 3452, second mesh layer 3454, and interlayer mesh stitch line 3450.
[0266] In some embodiments, mesh component 3440 may include a closure system 3470, including closure elements 3472, eyelets 3473 in mesh reinforced tongue component 3262, eyelets 3274 in mesh boot component 3460, and shoelace 3476. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 3408, the grommets 3473 of the mesh reinforced tongue member 3462 and the grommets 3474 of the mesh member 3460 may be aligned with the common shoelace 3476.
[0267] Reinforced tongue with flap features
[0268] Figure 35 schematically maps the characteristics of another embodiment of a 3540 mesh component of a 3500 mesh textile element of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component, including a folded part. In some embodiments, mesh component 3540 of mesh textile element 3500 may include a mesh-reinforced tongue member with flap, utilizing the continuous closure structure.
[0269] In Figure 35, reference number 3501 identifies a knitted textile element figure 3500 (hereafter referred to as reference figure 3501) and includes a sequence of cut lines 3511-3519 that schematically map various features and characteristics of the 3540 mesh component of 3500 mesh textile element through corresponding figures in reference numbers 3502, 3503, 3504, and 3505 (hereinafter called reference figures 3502, 3503, 3504, and 3505). Reference figure 3502 illustrates a sequence of cross-sectional views 3521 to 3529 associated with mesh component 3540 of mesh textile element 3500 taken along section lines 3511 to 3519. Reference figure 3503 illustrates a medial side view of the mesh component. 3540 mesh post-removal and folding; reference figure 3504 illustrates a bottom plan view of mesh component 3540 post-removal and folding; and reference figure 3505 illustrates a side view of mesh component 3540 post-removal and folding. Reference numeral 3506 is a figure illustrating an isometric front view of mesh component 3540 (hereinafter reference figure 3506); reference numeral 3507 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3558 taken along section line 3507-3507 of reference figure 3506 (hereinafter reference figure 3507); and reference numeral 3508 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3558 of mesh member 3540 taken along section line 3508-3508 of reference figure 3506 (hereinafter reference figure 3508).
[0270] Similar to the mesh textile element 2500 in Figure 25, the mesh textile element 3500 includes a first layer of mesh 3552 and a second layer of mesh 3554 which overlays the first layer of mesh 3552, and the textile element of mesh 3500 it is of unitary warp-knit configuration. Referring to reference figure 3501, in some embodiments, the first layer of mesh 3552 may be continuous with the second layer of mesh 3554 along a common edge 3558 of a common opening 3553 running in a manufacturing or manufacturing process direction. loom. In some embodiments, first layer of mesh 3552 may be continuous with second layer of mesh 3554 along a common edge 3580 of a common opening 3582 that runs in a manufacturing or loom process direction. Note that, in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3500 may have a generally tubular configuration similar to the mesh textile elements 200 and 2100 in Figures 2 and 21, and in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3500 may have a configuration generally flat two-layer fabric similar to the 2300 and 2400 mesh textile elements in Figures 23 and 24. For the sake of brevity, the 3500 mesh textile element will be described with respect to a generally flat two-layer configuration. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate the correspondence and interchange of various features and parts between a generally tubular structure (for example, as shown in Figures 2 and 21) and a generally flat two-layer structure (for example, as shown in Figures 23 and 24).
[0271] The cut line 3511 passes through the 3500 mesh textile element above the 3540 mesh component, outside a peripheral boundary of the 3540 mesh component defined by the 3550 interlayer knit stitch line. mapping 3511 in reference figure 3501 through reference figure 3502 shows a cross section of mesh component 3500 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 3521 not having features associated with mesh component 3540. reference 3503, 3504, 3505 do not have features associated with the 3540 mesh component along cut line 3511.
[0272] Cut line 3512 passes through a rear heel portion of mesh component 3540. Mapping cut line 3512 in reference figure 3501 through reference figure 3502 shows a cross section of the 3500 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3522 having a common edge 3580 and a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3550 interconnects the first mesh layer 3552 and the second mesh layer 3554 at a distance 3531 from a centerline 3551 associated with common edge 3580 of knitted textile element 3500. Note that, in some embodiments, common edge 3580 of mesh component 3540 may function similarly to common edge 210 of Figure 2, to common edge 2156 of Figure 21, to common edge 2458 in Figure 24, to common edge 2556 in Figure 25, where common edge 3580 can provide a common continuous mesh layer for the first mesh layer 3552 and the second mesh layer. lha 3554 suitable for separating and forming an ankle opening for the mesh component 3540 from the mesh textile element 3500.
[0273] The cut line 3513 passes through a heel portion of the mesh component 3540. The mapping cut line 3513 in the reference figure 3501 through the reference figure 3502 shows a cross section of the 3500 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3523 having a common edge 3580 and a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3550 interconnects the first mesh layer 3552 and the second mesh layer 3554 at a distance 3532 from a line center 3551 associated with the common edge 3580 of the 3500 mesh textile element.
[0274] Cut line 3514 passes through a portion of a closure structure 3570 proximal to an ankle opening of mesh component 3540. Mapping cut line 3514 in reference figure 3501 through reference figure 3502 shows a cross section of the knitted textile element 3500 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3524 having a pair of asymmetrically arranged opposite knots where the interlayer knit stitch line 3550 interconnects the first knit layer 3552 and the second knit layer 3554 at a distance 3533 on one side of the centerline 3551, which corresponds to a seamless boot body or component 3560, and at a distance 3534 on the other side of the centerline 3551, which corresponds to a reinforced tongue portion 3562 of the component of 3560 mesh boot.
[0275] The cut line 3515 passes through a portion of the closure structure 3570 proximal to the forefoot part 3558 of the mesh component 3540. The mapping cut line 3515 in reference figure 3501 to reference figure 3502 has a cross-section of the knitted textile element 3500 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3525 having a pair of asymmetrically arranged opposite knots where the interlayer knit stitch line 3550 interconnects the first layer of knit 3552 and the second layer of knit 3554 at a first distance 3535 on one side of the centerline 3551, corresponding to the body of the seamless knit boot component 3560, and at a distance 3536 on the other side of the centerline 3551, corresponding to the reinforced tongue portion 3562 of the boot component. 3560 mesh boot.
[0276] The cut line 3516 passes through a forefoot portion 3558 of the 3540 mesh component. The mapping cut line 3516 in the reference figure 3501 to the reference figure 3502 presents a cross section of the 3500 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3526 having a common edge portion 3556 and one where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3550 interconnects the first mesh layer 3552 and the second mesh layer 3554 at a distance 3538 on one side of the centerline 3551 corresponding to the body of a knit boot component 3560. The two-layer structure 3526 further includes the common edge 3556 and a knot where the interlayer stitch line 3550 interconnects the first layer of knit 3552 and the second mesh layer 3554 at a distance 3537 across the centerline 3551, corresponding to a reinforced tongue flap 3582.
[0277] The cut line 3517 passes through the forefoot part 3558 of the 3540 mesh component. The mapping cut line 3517 in the reference figure 3501 to the reference figure 3502 presents a cross section of the 3500 mesh textile element in the It forms a generally flat two-layer structure 3527 having a common edge 3556 and a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3550 interconnects the first mesh layer 3552 and the second mesh layer 3554 at a distance 3539 from the centerline 3551.
[0278] The cut line 3518 passes through the forefoot part 3558 of the 3540 mesh component. The mapping cut line 3518 in the reference figure 3501 to the reference figure 3502 shows a cross section of the 3500 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3528 having a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3550 interconnects the first mesh layer 3552 and the second mesh layer 3554 at a distance 3538 from the centerline 3551, and a second node where interlayer mesh line 3550 interconnects first mesh layer 3552 and second mesh layer 3554 at a distance 3539 from centerline 3451.
[0279] The cut line 3519 touches and extends tangentially to the forefoot portion 3558 of the mesh component 3540. The mapping cut line 3519 in reference figure 3501 to reference figure 3502 presents an element cross section 3500 mesh textile in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3529 having a single knot, where the interlayer knit stitch line 3550 interconnects the first mesh layer 3552 and the second mesh layer 3554 at a distance 3541 from the centerline 3451 (shown as a fold in the two-layer structure 3529 of reference figure 3402).
[0280] The 3540 mesh component may be removed from the 3500 mesh textile element by any known or later pervasive separation or removal process. In some embodiments, mesh member 3540 may be removed or separated from textile member 3500 by separating mesh textile member 3500 along interlayer stitch line 3550 from mesh member 3540 using a separation process, such as. as a cutting process, as described above in relation to Figures 2 to 8. Mesh member 3540 may be further separated along common edge 3580 of common opening 3582 by any separation process known or later developed to form an opening. ankle. For example, in some embodiments, common edge 3580 may be provided with one or more mesh indicating portions, and mesh component 3540 may be separated along the mesh indicating portions to form an ankle opening.
[0281] After removal, the 3540 mesh component can be manipulated and/or stretched to form a seamless boot or textile upper, as generally shown in reference figures 3503-3508.
[0282] After removal, the 3540 mesh component can be inverted or folded in a similar manner to Figures 26 to 30.
[0283] The dimensions of the 3500 mesh textile element and the 3540 mesh component can be selected to provide the desired custom size and/or fit and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3540 mesh component , as generally described above in connection with the 2100 mesh component in Figure 21 and the 2400 mesh component in Figure 2400. For example, dimensions 3531-3539 and 3541 can be selected to provide a desired custom size and/or fit. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select the dimensions of the appropriate 3440 mesh component to provide a desired custom size and/or fit for the seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3540 mesh component.
[0284] Reference figures 3503 to 3505 illustrate a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3540 mesh component, including the 3560 mesh boot component and the 3562 mesh reinforced tongue component, in a profile view medial, a bottom profile view, and a post-removal and fold side profile view.
[0285] Reference figure 3506 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from 3540 mesh component in a post-removal and fold front profile view. Reference figure 3507 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper, taken along cut line 3507-3507 of reference figure 3506, and reference figure 3508 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper. , taken along cut line 3508-3508 of reference figure 3506.
[0286] As shown in reference figure 3507, in some embodiments, the seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 3540 may include a continuous mesh layer in the forefoot portion 3558. That is, the boot component Mesh 3560 may include a continuous mesh layer formed by the first mesh layer 3552, the second mesh layer 3554, and the interlayer mesh stitch line 3550.
[0287] As shown in reference figure 3507, in some embodiments, the flap component 3583 of the reinforced tongue 3562 can be accommodated inside a seamless boot or textile upper 3540 in the forefoot portion 3558. In some embodiments, the component of tab 3583 may be attached to forefoot portion 3558, for example, by gluing, stitching, or other attachment process.
[0288] In some configurations, mesh component 3540 may include a closure system 3570, including folded tongue portion 3562, closure elements 3572, grommets 3573 in mesh reinforced tongue component 3562, grommets 3574 in mesh boot component 3560, and shoelace 3576. As shown in reference figure 3508, in some embodiments, tongue component 3562 can be folded and accommodated. In some embodiments, as shown in reference figure 3508, the tongue member 3562 can be folded and accommodated so that the grommets 3573 of the mesh reinforced tongue member 3562 and the grommets 3574 of the mesh member 3560 can be aligned or configured. in registration with the common lace 3576. In this way, the tongue component 3562 may be located between the lace 3562 and a foot disposed on the seamless boot or textile upper.
[0289] Seamless boot shoe article configurations with casing parts
[0290] This section generally describes modalities and methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a knitted component having casing parts to incorporate into a textile upper for an article of footwear. Specifically, this section generally describes modalities and methods for weaving a knitted textile element including a first knitted component part that is configured to form a seamless boot or textile upper and a second knitted component part that is configured to be wrapped. around at least a part of the seamless boot or textile upper (i.e., the first mesh component part), where the casing part (i.e., the second mesh component part) is seamlessly associated with the first mesh layer and/or the second mesh layer of the first mesh component part on the interlayer mesh stitch line of the first mesh component part. In some embodiments, a casing portion may form a dynamically fit structure of the footwear article. In some embodiments, a housing portion may include a pocket formed by the first mesh layer and/or the second mesh layer to receive an insert. In some embodiments, a casing part may cooperate with one of the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer of the seamless boot or textile upper (i.e., the first mesh component part) to form a pocket for receiving an element. of insertion. For example, in some embodiments, an insert may include a toe cap on a forefoot portion of the article, a putter on the heel portion of the article, an arch support on an instep portion of the article, a padded layer for a language, and/or other insert.
[0291] Figures 36 to 49 illustrate embodiments of a seamless boot or textile upper including casing groove structures. The embodiments illustrated in Figures 38 to 49 are similar in that each includes a seamless boot or textile upper of unitary warp-knit construction, including a casing portion that is continuous with the boot in a groove of the boot, or that is, on an interlayer mesh stitch line that defines a mesh boot body. In some embodiments, the shell structure can provide a dynamically-fit structure.
[0292] Figure 36 schematically maps the characteristics of an embodiment of a 3640 mesh component of a 3600 mesh textile element of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component. In some embodiments, mesh component 3640 of mesh textile element 3600 may include a dynamic mesh adjustment component utilizing a shell structure. In some embodiments, a dynamic mesh adjustment component may be integrally woven with a mesh component groove 3640 formed by the interlayer mesh stitch line 3650.
[0293] In Figure 36, reference numeral 3601 identifies a mesh textile element figure 3600 (hereinafter referred to as reference figure 3601) and includes a sequence of cut lines 3611-3619 that schematically map various features and characteristics of the 3640 mesh component of the 3600 mesh textile element through corresponding figures at reference numerals 3602, 3603, 3604, and 3605 (hereinafter referred to as reference figures 3602, 3603, 3604, and 3605). Reference figure 3602 illustrates a sequence of cross-sectional views 3621 to 3629 associated with mesh component 3640 of mesh textile element 3600 taken along cut lines 3611 to 3619, pre-removal. Reference Figure 3603 illustrates a medial side view of mesh component 3640, post-removal with partial casing; reference figure 3604 illustrates a bottom plan view of mesh member 3640, post-removal with partial casing; and reference figure 3605 illustrates a side view of mesh member 3640, post-removal with partial casing. Reference numeral 3606 is a figure illustrating an isometric front view of mesh member 3640 (hereinafter reference figure 3606), post-removal, and illustrating a wrapping process; reference numeral 3607 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3658 taken along section line 3607-3607 of reference figure 3606 (hereinafter reference figure 3607); and reference numeral 3608 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 3658 of mesh member 3640 along section line 3608-3608 of reference figure 3606 (hereinafter reference figure 3608).
[0294] Similar to the mesh textile element 2400 in Figure 24, the mesh textile element 3600 includes a first layer of mesh 3652 and a second layer of mesh 3654 which overlaps the first layer of mesh 3652, and the textile element of mesh 3600 it is of unitary warp-knit configuration. Referring to the reference figure 3601, in some embodiments, the first layer of mesh 3652 may be continuous with the second layer of mesh 3654 along a common edge 3656 that runs in a fabrication or loom process direction. Note that in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3600 may have a generally tubular configuration similar to the mesh textile elements 200 and 2100 in Figures 2 and 21, and in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 3600 may have a configuration generally flat two-layer fabric similar to the 2300 and 2400 mesh textile elements in Figures 23 and 24. For the sake of brevity, the 3600 mesh textile element will be described with respect to a generally flat two-layer configuration. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate the correspondence and interchange of various features and parts between a generally tubular structure (for example, as shown in Figures 2 and 21) and a generally flat two-layer structure (for example, as shown in Figures 23 and 24).
[0295] The cut line 3611 passes through the 3600 mesh textile element above the 3640 mesh component, outside a peripheral boundary of the 3640 mesh component defined by the 3650 interlayer knit stitch line. mapping 3611 in reference figure 3601 through reference figure 3602 shows a cross section of mesh component 3600 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 3621 having no features associated with mesh component 3640. reference 3603, 3604, 3605 do not have features associated with the 3640 mesh component along cut line 3611.
[0296] The cut line 3612 passes through a rear heel portion of the mesh component 3640. The mapping cut line 3612 in the reference figure 3601 through the reference figure 3602 shows a cross section of the 3600 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3622 having a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3650 interconnects the first mesh layer 3652 and the second mesh layer 3654 at a distance 3631 from the common edge 3656 of the textile element of mesh 3600. Note that, in some embodiments, common edge 3656 of mesh component 3640 may function in a manner similar to common edge 210 of Figure 2, common edge 2156 of Figure 21, and common edge 2456 of Figure 24, where common edge 3656 can provide a continuous mesh layer common to first mesh layer 3652 and second mesh layer 3654 suitable for separating and forming an ankle opening for mesh component 3640 of 3600 mesh textile element.
[0297] The cut line 3613 passes through a heel portion of the mesh component 3640. The mapping cut line 3613 in the reference figure 3601 through the reference figure 3602 shows a cross section of the textile element of the mesh 3600 in the It forms a generally flat two-layer structure 3623 having a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3650 interconnects the first mesh layer 3652 and the second mesh layer 3654 at a distance 3632 from the common edge 3656 of the mesh textile element 3600 .
[0298] Cut line 3614 passes through a portion of a closure structure 3670 proximal to an ankle opening of mesh component 3640. Map cut line 3614 in reference figure 3601 through reference figure 3602 shows a cross section of the mesh textile element 3600 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3624 with a first knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3650 interconnects the first mesh layer 3652 and the second mesh layer 3654 at a distance 3633 from common edge 3656, corresponding to a seamless boot body or textile upper 3640, and a second knot where the interlayer knit stitch line 3650 interconnects the first layer of knit 3652 and the second layer of knit 3654 to a distance 3634 from the first node, corresponding to a distal end of a dynamic adjustment component 3660 of the first layer of mesh 3652, and a dynamic adjustment component 3462 of sec. a layer of 3654 mesh of the seamless boot or textile upper 3640.
[0299] The cut line 3615 passes through a portion of the closure frame 3670 proximal to the forefoot part 3658 of the mesh component 3640. The mapping cut line 3615 in reference figure 3601 to reference figure 3602 has a cross section of the mesh textile element 3600 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3625 having a first knot where the interlayer knit stitch line 3650 interconnects the first mesh layer 3852 and the second mesh layer 3654 at a distance 3635 from the common edge 3658, corresponding to the seamless boot or textile upper 3640, and a second knot where the interlayer mesh stitch 3650 interconnects the first mesh layer 3652 and the second mesh layer 3654 at a distance 3838 from the first node, corresponding to a distal end of the dynamic adjustment component 3680 of the first mesh layer 3652, and the dynamic adjustment component 3682 of the second mesh layer 3854 of the button. the seamless or textile upper 3840.
[0300] The cut line 3616 passes through a forefoot portion 3658 of the 3840 mesh component. The mapping cut line 3616 in the reference figure 3801 to the reference figure 3802 shows a cross section of the textile element of mesh 3800 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3626 having a knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3650 interconnects the first mesh layer 3652 and the second mesh layer 3654 at a distance 3637 from the common edge 3856.
[0301] The cut line 3617 passes through the forefoot portion 3658 of the 3840 mesh component. The mapping cut line 3817 in the reference figure 3801 to the reference figure 3602 shows a cross section of the 3600 mesh textile element in the form a generally flat two-layer structure 3627 having a first knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3850 interconnects the first mesh layer 3852 and the second mesh layer 3654 at a distance 3638 from the common edge 3658, and a second node where the interlayer mesh line 3850 interconnects the first mesh layer 3652 and the second mesh layer 3854 at a distance 3639 from the first node.
[0302] The cut line 3818 touches and extends tangentially to the forefoot portion 3658 of the mesh component 3640. The mapping cut line 3618 in reference figure 3601 to reference figure 3602 has an element cross section 3600 mesh textile in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 3628 having a single knot, where the interlayer mesh stitch line 3650 interconnects the first mesh layer 3652 and the second mesh layer 3654 at a distance 3641 from the common edge 3656 (shown as a fold in the two-layer structure 3628 of reference figure 3602).
[0303] The cut line 3619 passes through the 3600 mesh textile element below the 3840 mesh component, outside a peripheral boundary of the 3640 mesh component defined by the 3650 interlayer knit stitch line. mapping 3619 in reference figure 3601 through reference figure 3602 shows a cross section of mesh component 3600 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 3629 not having characteristics associated with mesh component 3840. ref 3603, 3604, 3805 do not have features associated with the 3640 mesh component along cut line 3819.
[0304] The 3640 mesh component, including the dynamically adjusted components 3660 and 3662, may be removed from the 3600 mesh textile element by any known or later pervasive separation or removal process. In some embodiments, mesh member 3640 may be removed or separated from textile member 3600 by separating mesh textile member 3600 along interlayer mesh stitch line 3650 from mesh member 3640 using a separation process, such as. as a cutting process, as described above in relation to Figures 2 to 8. In this case, the 3840 mesh component is removed by separating the 3600 mesh textile element around a periphery of the 3840 mesh component, including the components of dynamic fit 3660 and 3662. Mesh member 3640 may be further separated along common edge 3656 by any known or later pervasive separation process to form an ankle opening. For example, in some embodiments, common edge 3656 may be provided with one or more mesh indicating portions, and mesh component 3640 may be separated along the mesh indicating portions to form an ankle opening. In some embodiments, mesh component 3640 may be separated along common edge 3656 using a separation process, such as a cutting process, as described above with respect to Figures 2 to 8.
[0305] Dynamic fit components 3660 and 3662 may similarly be separated along peripheral lines 3663, 3664 and 3665 of the interlayer stitch line 3650 to form the first dynamic fit component 3660 on the medial side of the component mesh component 3640 and the second dynamic adjustment component 3662 on the side of mesh component 3640.
[0306] After removal, the 3640 mesh component can be manipulated and/or stretched to form a seamless boot or textile upper, as is generally shown in reference figures 3603-3608.
[0307] After removal, the 3640 mesh component can optionally be inverted or turned outward in a similar manner to Figures 26 to 30 (see, for example, Figures 37 to 45 below).
[0308] The dimensions of the 3600 mesh textile element and the 3640 mesh component can be selected to provide the desired custom size and/or fit and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or textile upper formed from 3640 mesh components , as generally described above in connection with the 2100 mesh component in Figure 21 and the 2400 mesh component in Figure 2400. For example, dimensions 3631-3139 and 3641 can be selected to provide a desired custom size and/or fit. In some embodiments, the dimensions 3634 and 3636 of the dynamic adjustment components 3660 and 3662 can be selected to provide a custom dynamic fit. Those skilled in the art will easily be able to select the dimensions of the appropriate 3640 mesh component to provide a desired custom size and/or fit, including dynamic fit, of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3640 mesh component.
[0309] Reference figures 3603 to 3605 illustrate a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 3640, including dynamic fit components 3660 and 3662, in a medial profile view, a bottom profile view, and a post-removal side profile view. For purposes of description, in reference figures 3603, 3604, and 3605, dynamic adjustment component 3660 is shown wrapped around the medial side of mesh component 3640, and dynamic adjustment component 3662 is shown fully extended in its original state post-removal.
[0310] Reference figure 3606 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 3640 mesh component in a post-removal front profile view. Reference Figure 3607 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper, taken along cut line 3607-3607 of the reference figure 3606, and reference figure 3608 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper. , taken along section line 3608-3608 of reference figure 3606, post-shell removal.
[0311] As shown in reference figure 3606, dynamic fit mesh component 3660 can be wrapped around the medial face of mesh component 3640, and dynamic fit mesh component 3662 can be wrapped around the side face of the 3640 mesh component.
[0312] As indicated in reference figure 3607, in some embodiments, the seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 3640 may include a continuous mesh layer in the forefoot portion 3658. That is, the seamless boot or textile upper 3640 may include a continuous mesh layer formed by the first mesh layer 3652, the second mesh layer 3654, and the interlayer mesh stitch line 3650.
[0313] In some embodiments, mesh component 3640 may include a closure system 3670. In some embodiments, closure system 3670 may include closure elements 3672, eyelets, 3674, and shoelaces 3676.
[0314] In some embodiments, the dynamically adjusted mesh components 3660 and 3662 may be wrapped around the 3640 mesh component so that the distal ends of the dynamically adjusted components 3660 and 3662 correspond with the 3670 closure system. in some embodiments, dynamically-fit mesh components 3660 and 3662 can include at least one closure element 3682, and at least one grommet 3884. mesh 3640 such that at least one closure element 3682 and eyelet 3684 of dynamic adjustment component 3660 and/or at least one closure element 3682 and eyelet 3683 of dynamic adjustment component 3882 are aligned in register with at least one element of closure 3672 and boot eyelet 3874 seamless or textile upper 3840. As shown in reference figure 3808, in some embodiments, various closure elements 3672, 3682 and i Eyes 3874, 3684 of the closure system 3670 and dynamic adjustment components 3860 and 3682 may be arranged in register. In this case, note that the 3670 closure system and a dynamic adjustment system including dynamic adjustment components 3660 and 3682 can use common lace 3676, as shown in figure reference 3608. In some embodiments, dynamic adjustment components 3660 and 3662 may use laces other than closure system 3670. In some embodiments, mesh component 3640 may include a dynamically fit system, including dynamically fit components 3660 and 3662, and not include any closure system. Those skilled in the art will easily be able to select a dynamic fit system or combination of dynamic fit system and a closure system suitable for a desired article of footwear.
[0315] In some embodiments, as shown in reference figures 3606 and 3608, a seamless boot or textile upper formed from mesh component 3640 may include an insert 3690. In some embodiments, the insert may be inserted into a pocket formed between the first layer of mesh 3652 and the second layer of mesh 3654 of the mesh component 3640. For example, as shown in reference figures 3606 and 3608, in some embodiments, the insert element 3690 may be a arch support located in a mid-foot region of the 3840 mesh component.
[0316] Figures 37 to 45 schematically illustrate an optional inversion process for bending or flipping out a mesh component of Figure 36, post-removal. Figure 37 illustrates the mesh component 3640 of Figure 36 in an initial post-removal state. As shown in Figure 37, in some embodiments, the dynamic adjustment component 3660 can be wrapped around the side face of the seamless boot 3640 in a direction of the arrow 3720, and the dynamic adjustment component 3662 can be wrapped around the medial face of seamless boot 3640, in a direction of arrow 3710. Figure 38 illustrates mesh component 3640 with dynamic adjustment component portions 3860 and 3682 partially wrapped around respective medial and side faces of seamless mesh boot , in the direction of arrows 3810 and 3820, respectively, and Figure 39 is a front view illustrating dynamic adjustment components 3680 and 3862 substantially wrapped around respective medial and lateral faces of mesh component 3640 in a direction of arrows 3910 and 3920, respectively. Figure 40 is a front view illustrating dynamic fit components 3660 and 3682 fully wrapped around the medial and side faces of mesh component 3640 and overlapping closure structure 3670 of seamless boot 3840. Figure 41 is a side view illustrating dynamic fit components 3660 and 3662 fully wrapped around the medial and lateral faces of mesh component 3640 and overlapping closure structure 3670 of seamless boot 3640. Figure 42 illustrates mesh component 3640 with a portion of 3658 forefoot partially inverted. Specifically, forefoot portion 3658 is pushed in a direction of arrow 4210 into an interior of mesh component (seamless boot) 3640. Figure 43 illustrates mesh component with forefoot portion 3658 being pushed further in a direction of arrow 4320 is pulled out through the ankle opening of mesh component (seamless boot) 3640 in a direction of arrow 4310, while the heel portion of seamless boot 3640 is pushed in a direction of arrow 4330. Figure 44 illustrates mesh component 3640 with forefoot portion 3658 substantially pulled through the ankle opening in a direction of arrow 4410, while the heel portion of seamless boot 3640 is inverted pushing it in the direction of arrow 4420, and Figure 45 illustrates the mesh component fully inverted or facing out.
[0317] Figure 46 is a schematic front isometric view of a seamless boot or textile upper incorporating a 3640 mesh component, post-removal and facing outward, as shown in Figures 36 to 45. Figure 47 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper of Figure 46 taken along cut lines 47-47. Figure 48 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper of Figure 46 taken along section lines 48-48.
[0318] Note that the structure and features of the seamless boot or textile upper 3640 in Figures 46 to 48 are substantially similar to the structure and features of Figure 36, except that in Figures 46 to 48, the dynamic adjustment components 3660 and 3662 are located inside the 3640 seamless boot.
[0319] Figure 49 schematically maps the characteristics of another embodiment of a 4940 mesh component of a 4900 mesh textile element of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component. In some embodiments, the mesh component 4940 of the mesh textile element 4900 may include at least one mesh dynamically adjusting finger component or casing portions. In some embodiments, at least one dynamic-fit mesh component may be integrally woven with a groove of the 4940 mesh component formed by the interlayer knit stitch line 4950. In some embodiments, at least one dynamic-fit component or finger portion 4980 may optionally be provided in a seamless 4940 boot heel region. In some embodiments, at least one dynamically adjustable toe component or portion (eg, 4981, 4982, 4983, and 4984) optionally may be supplied in a midfoot region of the 4940 seamless boot. In some embodiments, at least one dynamic adjustment toe component or 4985 toe portion may optionally be supplied in a forefoot region of the 4940 seamless boot. To simplify the description, although reference figures 4901 to 4905 illustrate modalities including pairs of optional dynamically-adjustable toe parts or components 4980 and 4985 in the heel region and in the forefoot region of the boot. In seam 4940, reference figures 4906-4908 of Figure 49 illustrate embodiments including five pairs of dynamically-adjustable toe components or parts or parts located in a region of the 4940 seamless midfoot, including details of the components or parts of dynamic adjustment toe 4981, 4982, 4983 and 4984. Figures 50 to 52 illustrate modalities including details of optional pairs of dynamic adjustment toe components or parts located in the heel region and in the forefoot region of a seamless boot.
[0320] In Figure 49, reference number 4901 identifies a figure of knitted textile element 4900 (hereinafter referred to as reference figure 4901) and includes a sequence of cut lines 4911 to 4919 that schematically map various features and characteristics of the mesh component 4940 of the mesh textile element 4900 through corresponding figures in reference numerals 4902, 4903, 4904, and 4905 (hereinafter referred to as reference figures 4902, 4903, 4904 and 4905). Reference figure 4902 illustrates a sequence of cross-sectional views 4921 to 4929 associated with mesh component 4940 of mesh textile element 4900 taken along cut lines 4911 to 4919, pre-removal. Reference Figure 4903 illustrates a view and medial face of mesh member 4940, post-removal with partial casing; reference figure 4904 illustrates a bottom plan view of mesh member 4940, post-removal with partial casing; and reference figure 4905 illustrates a side view of mesh member 4940, the post-removal with partial wrapping. Reference numeral 4906 is a figure illustrating an isometric front view of mesh member 4940 (hereinafter reference figure 4906), post-removal with partial casing, and illustrating a casing process; reference numeral 4907 is a figure illustrating an isometric front view of a full-wrapped 4940 mesh member (reference figure 4907 below); and reference numeral 4908 is a figure illustrating a cross-sectional view of forefoot portion 4958 of mesh member 4940 taken along section line 4908-4908 of reference figure 4907 (hereinafter reference figure 4908).
[0321] Similar to the mesh textile element 2400 in Figure 24, the mesh textile element 4900 includes a first layer of mesh 4952 and a second layer of mesh 4954 which overlaps the first layer of mesh 4952, and the textile element of mesh 4900 it is of unitary warp-knit configuration. Referring to Fig. 4901, in some embodiments, first layer of mesh 4952 may be continuous with second layer of mesh 4954 along a common edge 4956 running in a manufacturing or loom process direction. Note that in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 4900 may have a generally tubular configuration, similar to the mesh textile elements 200 and 2100 in Figures 2 and 21, and in some embodiments, the mesh textile element 4900 may have a configuration generally flat two-layer fabric similar to the 2300 and 2400 mesh textile elements in Figures 23 and 24. For brevity, the 4900 mesh textile element will be described with respect to a generally flat two-layer configuration. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate the correspondence and interchange of various features and parts between a generally tubular structure (for example, as shown in Figures 2 and 21) and a generally flat two-layer structure (for example, as shown in Figures 23 and 24).
[0322] The cut line 4911 passes through the knit textile element 4900 above the knit component 4940, outside a peripheral boundary of the knit component 4940 defined by the interlayer knit stitch line 4950. Thus, the cut line of mapping 4911 in reference figure 4901 through reference figure 4902 shows a cross section of mesh component 4900 in the form of a two-layer flat structure 4921 having no features associated with mesh component 4940. reference 4903, 4904, 4905 do not have features associated with the 4940 mesh component along cut line 4911.
[0323] Cutline 4912 passes over a body of the 4940 mesh component and, in some embodiments, the cutline 4912 may pass through three pairs of optional dynamically adjustable 4980 components or finger portions that extend to from the back heel portion of the 4940 mesh component. The mapping cut line 4912 in the reference figure 4901 through the reference figure 4902 presents a cross section of the 4900 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure. 4922 with a first knot where the interlayer knit stitch line 4950 interconnects the first knit layer 4952 and the second knit layer 4954 at a distance 4931 from the common edge 4956 of the knitted textile element 4900, a second knot where the Interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4932 from the first node, a third node where the mesh stitch line is int. tiers 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4933 from the second node, and a fourth node where the interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second layer mesh 4954 at a distance 4934 from the third node. In some embodiments, these four nodes define the boundaries of three pockets formed between the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 corresponding to three pairs of optional dynamic adjustment components or finger parts 4980, which extend from the heel part of mesh component 4940. Note, however, that for simplicity of description, these three pairs of optional dynamic adjustment components or toe parts 4980 are not shown in the embodiments of reference figures 4906 to 4908.
[0324] The cut line 4913 passes through a rear heel portion of the mesh component 4940. The mapping cut line 4913 in the reference figure 4901 to the reference figure 4902 shows a cross section of the 4900 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 4923 having an interlayer mesh stitch line knot 4950 interconnecting the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954, at a distance 4935 from the common edge 4956 of the textile element of mesh 4900. Note that, in some embodiments, common edge 4956 of mesh component 4940 may function in a manner similar to common edge 210 of Figure 2, common edge 2156 of Figure 21, and/or common edge 2456 in Figure 24, where common edge 4956 may provide a continuous mesh layer common to first mesh layer 4952 and second mesh layer 4954 suitable for separating and forming an ankle opening for the mesh component. to 4940 of the 4900 mesh textile element.
[0325] Cut line 4914 passes through a portion of a closure frame 4970 proximal to an ankle opening of mesh component 4940. Mapping cut line 4914 in reference figure 4901 through reference figure 4902 shows a cross section of the knitted textile element 4900 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 4924 with a first knot where the interlayer knit stitch line 4950 interconnects the first knitting layer 4952 and the second knitting layer 4954 at a distance 4936 from the common edge 4956, corresponding to a seamless boot body or textile upper 4940, and a second knot where the interlayer mesh line stitch 4950 interconnects the first layer of mesh 4952 and the second layer of mesh 4954 to a distance 4937 from the first knot, which corresponds to a distal end of a first pair of dynamically fit components or toe parts 4981 and 4982 of the seamless boot or textile upper 14940.
[0326] The cut line 4915 passes through a portion of the closure frame 4970 proximal to the forefoot part 4958 of the mesh component 4940. The mapping cut line 4915 in the reference figure 4901 to the reference figure 4902 has a cross section of the knitted textile element 4900 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 4925 with a first knot where the interlayer knit stitch line 4950 interconnects the first knit layer 4952 and the second knit layer 4954 at a distance 4938 from the common edge 4956, corresponding to a seamless boot body or textile upper 4940, and a second knot where the interlayer knit stitch 4950 interconnects the first knit layer 4952 and the second knit layer 4954 at a distance 4939 to from the first knot, which corresponds to a distal end of another pair of dynamically-adjustable toe components or parts 4983 and 4984 of the seamless boot or textile upper 4940 extending to from the 4940 mesh component.
[0327] The cut line 4916 passes through a forefoot portion 4958 of the 4940 mesh component. The mapping cut line 4916 in the reference figure 4901 to the reference figure 4902 presents a cross section of the 4900 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 4926 with a first knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4941 from the common edge 4956, and a second node where the interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4942 from the first node. In some embodiments, these two nodes define the boundaries of a pocket formed between the first 4952 mesh layer and the second 4954 mesh layer corresponding to two other pairs of optional dynamically adjusted components or finger portions 4985 that extend from the 4958 forefoot part of 4940 mesh component.
[0328] The cut line 4917 passes through the forefoot part 4958 of the 4940 mesh component. The mapping cut line 4917 in the reference figure 4901 to the reference figure 4902 shows a cross section of the 4900 mesh textile element in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 4927 having a first knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4943 from the common edge 4958, a second node where the interlayer mesh line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4944 from the first node, a third node where the interlayer mesh line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4945 from the second node, and a fourth node where the interlayer mesh line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second layer of m. alha 4954 at a distance 4946 from the third node. In some embodiments, these second, third, and fourth nodes define the boundaries of two pockets formed between the first 4952 mesh layer and the second 4954 mesh layer corresponding to two additional pairs of optional dynamic adjustment components or finger parts 4985, which extend from the forefoot region of the 4940 mesh component, as illustrated in reference figures 4901 to 4905. Note, however, that for simplicity of description, these two pairs of optional dynamic adjustment components or finger parts 4985 are not shown in the embodiments of reference figures 4906 to 4908.
[0329] The cut line 4918 touches and extends tangentially to the forefoot part 4958 of the 4940 mesh component. The mapping cut line 4918 in the reference figure 4901 to the reference figure 4902 presents a textile element cross section mesh 4900 in the form of a generally flat two-layer structure 4928 with a first knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4947 from the common edge 4956 (shown as a pleat in the two-layer structure 4928 of reference figure 4902), a second knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4948 to from the first node, a third node where the interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4949 from the second. node, and a fourth node where the interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4951 from the third node. In some embodiments, these second, third, and fourth nodes define the boundaries of two pockets formed between the first 4952 mesh layer and the second 4954 mesh layer corresponding to two additional pairs of optional dynamic adjustment components or finger parts 4985, which extend from a forefoot region of the 4940 mesh component, as illustrated in reference figures 4901 to 4905. Note, however, that for simplicity of description, these two pairs of dynamically-adjusted component or finger parts Options 4985 are not shown in the embodiments of reference figures 4906 to 4908.
[0330] The cut line 4919 passes below the body of the 4940 mesh component and, in some embodiments, the cut line 4914 may pass through one of two additional pairs of optional dynamic adjustment 4985 components or finger parts that follow. extend from a forefoot region of mesh member 4940. The mapping cut line 4919 in reference figure 4901 to reference figure 4902 presents a cross section of mesh textile element 4900 in the form of a generally flat structure of two layers 4929 with a first knot where the interlayer knit stitch line 4950 interconnects the first knit layer 4952 and the second knit layer 4954 at a distance 4952 from the common edge 4956 of the knitted textile element 4900, and a second knot where the interlayer mesh stitch line 4950 interconnects the first mesh layer 4952 and the second mesh layer 4954 at a distance 4953 from the first node. In some embodiments, these two nodes define the boundaries of a pocket formed between the 4952 mesh first layer and the 4954 mesh second layer corresponding to one of two pairs of optional dynamically adjusted 4985 components or finger portions extending from of a forefoot region of the 4940 mesh component as illustrated in reference figures 4901 to 4905. Note, however, that for simplicity of description, these two pairs of optional dynamic adjustment components or finger parts 4985 are not shown in embodiments of reference figures 4906 to 4908.
[0331] The 4940 mesh component, including any dynamic adjustment finger components or parts (for example, dynamic adjustment finger components or parts 4981, 4982, 4983 and 4984, and/or any adjustment finger components or parts dynamics 4980 and/or 4985), can be removed from the knitted textile element 4900 by any known or further developed separation or removal process. In some embodiments, mesh member 4940 may be removed or separated from textile member 4900 by separating mesh textile member 4900 along interlayer stitch line 4950 from mesh member 4940 using a separation process such as a cutting process, as described above with respect to Figures 2 to 8. Mesh component 4940 may be further separated along common edge 4956 by any known separation process or further developed to form an ankle opening. For example, in some embodiments, common edge 4956 may be provided with one or more mesh indicating portions, and mesh component 4940 may be separated along the mesh indicating portions to form an ankle opening. In some embodiments, mesh component 4940 may be separated along common edge 4956 using a separation process, such as a cutting process, as described above in relation to Figures 2 to 8. The adjustment finger components or portions Dynamic adjustment components can be separated along the peripheral lines of the dynamic adjustment components or finger parts to form pairs of dynamic adjustment components or finger parts (eg par 4981-4982 and par 4983-4984), similar to the process with respect to dynamic-adjustment finger parts or components 3660 and 3662 in Figure 36. In this case, it will be clear that there may be one or more pairs of dynamic-adjustment finger parts or components variously extending from the groove (ie, the point of interlayer knit thread 4950) of the seamless boot or textile upper 4940 along any one of the forefoot part, the midfoot part, and the heel part of the seamless boot or textile upper 4940. embodiments, a dynamically adjusting finger component or part may be formed on only one side of the textile element of mesh 4900, for example, on only one of the first layer of mesh 4952 and of the second layer of mesh 4954. Those skilled in the art will be easily able to select a number, location and configuration of one or more dynamically adjusting toe components or parts or pairs of dynamically adjusting toe components or parts suitable for the desired performance characteristics of a desired article of footwear.
[0332] After removal, the 4940 mesh component can be manipulated and/or stretched to form a seamless boot or textile upper, as generally shown in reference figures 4903 to 4908.
[0333] After removal, the 4940 mesh component can be optionally inverted or flipped out in a manner similar to Figures 37 to 45.
[0334] The dimensions of the 4900 mesh textile element and the 4940 mesh component can be selected to provide the desired custom size and/or fit and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 4940 mesh component , as generally described above with respect to the 2100 mesh component in Figure 21 and the 2400 mesh component in Figure 2400. For example, in some embodiments, dimensions 4935, 4936, 4938, 4941, 4943, 4944, and/or 4947 can be selected to provide a desired custom size and/or fit for the 4940 seamless boot. In some embodiments, the 4937 and 4939 dimensions can be selected to provide a custom fit for the 4981, 4982, 4983 dynamic fit toe components , and/or 4984. Those of skill in the art will easily be able to select dimensions for the 4940 mesh component and any suitable dynamic fit finger components to provide a size and/or desired custom fit, including dynamic fit, of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 4940 mesh component.
[0335] Reference figures 4903 to 4905 illustrate a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 4940 mesh component, including three pairs of optional snap toe components 4980 located in a heel region of the 4940 mesh component , five pairs of dynamic adjustment finger components located in a mid-foot region of the 4940 mesh component (see, for example, pair 4981-4982 and pair 4983-4984), and two pairs of dynamic adjustment finger components 4985 located in a region of the 4940 mesh component forefoot, in a medial profile view, a bottom profile view, and a side profile view. For example, for purposes of description, in reference figures 4903, 4904 and 4905, the dynamic adjustment finger components 4981 and 4983 for the medial face of the mesh component 4940 are shown fully wrapped around the medial face of the mesh component 4940, and snap-fit finger components 4982 and 4984 to the side face of mesh component 4940 are shown fully extended in their original post-removal state.
[0336] Reference figure 4906 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 4940 mesh component in a front profile view with five pairs of optional dynamic adjustment components or toe parts in the midfoot region of the component of mesh 4940, for example, where the dynamic adjustment finger components or parts 4982 and 4984 are fully enveloped in the medial face of the mesh component 4940, and the dynamic adjustment finger components or parts 4981 and 4983 are only partially enveloped in the side face of the 4940 mesh component.
[0337] Reference figure 4907 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 4940 mesh component in a front profile view with five pairs of dynamic mesh adjustment toe components (including the pair 4981-4982 and the pair 4983-4984) fully enveloped both the medial face of the 4940 mesh component and the side face of the 4940 mesh component.
[0338] The reference figure 4908 is a cross-sectional view of the seamless boot or textile upper along the cut line 4908-4908 of the reference figure 4907.
[0339] As shown in reference figures 4906 and 4907, the dynamic mesh adjustment finger components can be wrapped around the medial face of the 4940 mesh component, and the dynamic mesh adjustment finger components can be wrapped around around the side face of the 3640 mesh component.
[0340] As shown in reference figures 4906 and 4907, in some embodiments, the seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 4940 may include a continuous mesh layer in the forefoot portion 4958. That is, the boot seamless or textile upper 4940 may include a layer of continuous mesh formed by first layer of mesh 4952, second layer of mesh 4954, stitch line of interlayer mesh 4950.
[0341] In some embodiments, the 4940 mesh component may include a 4970 closure system. In some embodiments, the closure system may include 4972 closure elements, 4974 holes or grommets, and 4976 shoelaces.
[0342] In some embodiments, a dynamic adjustment finger component 4981 and/or 4982 mesh may be wrapped around the 4940 mesh component such that a distal end of the dynamic adjustment finger component 4981 and/or 4982 matches with closure system 4970. In some embodiments, the distal ends of dynamic adjustment finger components 4981 and 4982 may include a closure element 4986 and at least one hole or grommets 4987. In some embodiments, dynamic adjustment finger components 4981 and 4982 may be wrapped around mesh member 4940 such that at least one closure element 4986 and at least the eyelet 4987 of a dynamically adjusting finger member 4981 and/or at least one closure element 4986 and at the at least one eyelet 4987 of a snap fit finger component 4982 are aligned in register with at least one closure element 4972 and eyelet 4974 of the seamless boot or textile upper 4940. Reference 4908, in some embodiments, various closure elements 4972, 4988 and grommets 4974, 4987 of the closure system 4970 and dynamic adjustment finger components 4981 and 4982 may be arranged in register. In this case, it is noted that the 4970 closure system and the dynamic adjustment system including the dynamic adjustment finger components 4981 and 4982 can use common lace 4976, as shown in figure reference 4908. In some embodiments, the finger components dynamic-fit 4981 4982 may utilize lace lace or other tension structure other than the closure system 4970. In some embodiments, the 4940 mesh component may include a dynamic-adjust system including dynamic-adjust finger components 4981 and 4982, and not include any closure system. Those skilled in the art will be able to select a combination of closure system and dynamic fit components suitable for a desired article of footwear.
[0343] Figure 50 illustrates another embodiment of a unitary warp-mesh construction 5040 mesh component in a post-removal state or condition. As shown in Figure 50, in some embodiments, mesh component 5040 may include three pairs of dynamically adjusted finger components. A first pair of dynamic adjustment finger components 5080 and 5081 may be located in the back heel portion of mesh component 5040, where dynamic adjustment finger component 5080 is formed by a portion of the first layer of mesh 5052 at the line of interlayer mesh stitch 5050, and dynamic adjustment finger component 5081 is formed by a portion of the second layer of mesh 5054 on interlayer mesh stitch line 5050. A second pair of optional dynamic adjustment finger components 5082 and 5083 may be located in a lower heel portion of mesh component 5040, where dynamic adjustment finger component 5082 is formed by a portion of first layer of mesh 5052 at interlayer mesh stitch line 5050, and adjustment finger component dynamic 5083 is formed by a portion of the second layer of mesh 5054 on the interlayer mesh stitch line 5050. A third pair of optional dynamic adjustment finger components 5084 and 5085 may be located in a forefoot portion of mesh component 5040, where dynamic adjustment finger component 5084 is formed by a portion of first mesh layer 5052 at interlayer mesh stitch line 5050, and adjustment finger component 50 dynamic 5085 is formed by a portion of the second layer of mesh 5054 at interlayer mesh stitch line 5050. In some embodiments, mesh component 5040 may include a mesh closure structure 5070. mesh may include a plurality of mesh closure elements 5072 and a plurality of holes or grommets 5074.
[0344] In some embodiments, the 5040 mesh component may be removed from a textile mesh element. For example, in some embodiments, mesh component 5040 may generally correspond to mesh component 4940 of textile element 4900 in Figure 49. In some embodiments, mesh component 5040 may be removed from a knitted textile element by a process of separation, such as by a cutting process.
[0345] After removal, the 5040 mesh component can be optionally inverted or flipped out in a manner similar to Figures 37 to 45.
[0346] The dimensions of the 5040 mesh component can be selected to provide desired custom size and/or fit and performance characteristics in a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 5040 mesh component, as generally described above with respect to mesh component 2100 in Figure 21 and mesh component 2400 in Figure 2400. For example, in some embodiments, dimensions 5091 corresponding to a length of the optional snap toe components 5080 and 5081 located in the rear heel region of the component mesh 5040, 5092 corresponding to a length of optional dynamic adjustment finger components 5082 and 5083 located in a lower heel region of mesh component 5040, and 5093 corresponding to a length of optional dynamic adjustment finger components 5084 and 5085 located in a forefoot region of the 5040 mesh component can be selected to provide a size and/ or desired custom fit for the 5040 seamless boot. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select the dimensions of the 5040 mesh component and any suitable dynamic fit toe components to provide a desired size and/or custom fit, including dynamic fit , of a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 5040 mesh component.
[0347] Figure 51 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the mesh component 5040 of Figure 50 in a front profile view, where the optional dynamic adjustment components or finger portions 5080, 5082 and 4984 are partially wrapped on the medial face of mesh component 5040, and the optional dynamic adjustment finger components 5081, 5083 and 5085 are partially enveloped on the side face of mesh component 5040. As shown in Figure 51, dynamic adjustment finger component 5080 can be wrapped around the medial rear heel portion of the mesh component 5040 in the direction of the arrow 5110, and the dynamic adjustment finger component 5081 can be wrapped around the lateral rear heel portion of the mesh component 5040 in the direction of the arrow 5112. Similarly, dynamic adjustment finger component 5082 may be wrapped around the medial lower heel portion of mesh component 5040 in the direction of arrow 5114, and the component Dynamic adjustment finger te 5083 can be wrapped around the lower lateral heel portion of mesh component 5040 in the direction of arrow 5116. Likewise, dynamic adjustment finger component 5084 can be wrapped around the medial face of the forefoot portion of mesh component 5040 in the direction of arrow 5118, and dynamic adjustment finger component 5085 can be wrapped around the side forefoot portion of mesh component 5040 in the direction of arrow 5120.
[0348] Reference figure 5007 illustrates a seamless boot or textile upper formed from the 5040 mesh component in a front profile view with three pairs of optional dynamic adjustment toe components (ie, pair 5080-5081, pair 5082-5083, and pair 5084-5085) fully enveloped on both the medial face of mesh component 4940 and the side face of mesh component 4940.
[0349] In some embodiments, the dynamic adjustment finger components 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5085 may be wrapped around the mesh component 5040 such that a distal end of the dynamic adjustment finger components 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5085 corresponds with the 5070 closure system. In some embodiments, the distal ends of the dynamic adjustment finger members 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5085 may include a mesh closure element 5086 and at least one hole or grommets 5087. In some embodiments, the dynamically adjustable finger members 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5085 may be wrapped around the mesh member 5040 such that at least one mesh member. closure 5086 and at least the eyelet 5087 of at least one dynamic adjustment toe component 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5085 is aligned in register with at least one closure member 5072 and eyelet 5074 of the seamless boot or leather textile 5040. As shown in Figure 52, In some embodiments, various closure elements 5074, 5086 and eyelets 5074, 5087 of closure system 5070 and dynamic adjustment finger components 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5085 can be arranged in register. In this case, it is noted that the 5070 closure system and a dynamic adjustment system including dynamic adjustment finger components 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5085 can use common shoelaces. In some embodiments, dynamic adjustment finger components 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5085 may use a lace or other tension structure other than closure system 5070. In some embodiments, mesh component 5040 may include a system of dynamic adjustment including dynamic adjustment finger components 5080, 5081, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5085 and not including any closing system. Those skilled in the art will be able to select a combination of closure system and dynamic fit components suitable for a desired article of footwear.
[0350] This description of the modalities is directed to articles of footwear that may include methods and structures to provide closure, tension and/or dynamic fit. US Patent Application 13/939,208, filed July 11, 2013, by Tiffany Beers, entitled "Article With Closed Instep Portion Having Variable Volume" (PLG 51-2970), describes methods and structures for providing closure, tension and/ or dynamic fit for footwear items, the description of which is incorporated herein in its entirety. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to select suitable closure, tension, and/or dynamically fit structure for use with the embodiments of a desired seamless boot or textile upper as described and claimed herein.
[0351] Although several modalities have been described, the description is intended to be illustrative rather than limiting and it will be clear to those skilled in the art that many more modalities and implementations are possible that are within the scope of the modalities. Therefore, the modalities should not be restricted, except in view of the attached claims and their equivalents. Also, various modifications and changes may be made within the scope of the appended claims.

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Claims (32)
[0001]
1. Method of manufacturing an article of footwear, CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises: weaving a knitted textile element of unitary warp-knit construction having a first knitted layer, a second knitted layer overlying the first knitted layer and is continuous with the first layer of knit along a common edge of the knitted textile element that extends along one direction of the loom process, an interlayer knit stitch line that interconnects the first layer of knit and the second. mesh layer, at least a first mesh indication part located along the common edge of the common mesh layer, the common edge and the interlayer mesh stitch line define an outline of a first mesh component part of a component mesh component part, the first mesh component part being configured to form a seamless boot, and a second mesh component part seamlessly associated with the first mesh component part. mesh on the interlayer mesh stitch line, the first mesh component part and the second mesh component part collectively form the mesh component; remove the mesh component from the mesh textile element; separate the mesh component along the at least one mesh indication portion to create an opening in the mesh component; and wrapping the second mesh component part around at least a part of the first mesh component part.
[0002]
2. The method according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the textile mesh element comprises looming a second mesh component part that includes at least one of a first part of the first mesh layer seamlessly associated with the first part of mesh component on the interlayer mesh stitch line and a first part of the second mesh layer associated seamlessly with the first part of the mesh component on the interlayer mesh stitch line.
[0003]
3. The method of claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the knitted textile element comprises looming a second knit component part which includes a first part of the first mesh layer associated seamlessly with the first component part mesh on the interlayer mesh stitch line and a first part of the second mesh layer seamlessly associated with the first part of the mesh component on the interlayer mesh stitch line.
[0004]
4. The method according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the knitted textile element comprises looming a second knit component part which includes a first part of the first knit layer associated seamlessly with the stitch line. interlayer mesh and a first part of the second mesh layer associated seamlessly with the interlayer mesh stitch line, the first part of the first mesh layer having a first configuration and the first part of the second mesh layer having a corresponding second configuration with the first configuration.
[0005]
5. The method of claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the knitted textile element comprises looming a second knit component part which includes a first part of the first layer of knit seamlessly associated with the stitch line of interlayer mesh and a second part of the first mesh layer seamlessly associated with the interlayer mesh stitch line, the second part of the first mesh layer being separated from the first part of the first mesh layer.
[0006]
6. The method of claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the knitted textile element comprises looming a second knit component part which includes a first part of the first knit layer associated seamlessly with the stitch line of interlayer mesh, a second part of the first mesh layer associated with the interlayer mesh stitch line, the second part of the first mesh layer being separated from the first part of the first mesh layer, a first part of the second mesh layer associated without splices with the interlayer mesh stitch line, and a second part of the second mesh layer associated with the interlayer mesh stitch line, the second part of the second mesh layer being separated from the first part of the second mesh layer.
[0007]
7. The method according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the knitted textile element comprises looming the second knit component part associated with the interlayer knit stitch line of a forefoot part of the first component part mesh, a mid-foot part of the first mesh component part, and a heel part of the first mesh component part.
[0008]
8. Method according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the knitted textile element comprises looming the second knit component part associated with the knit stitch line interlayered at least in two of a forefoot part, a midfoot part, and a heel part of the first mesh component part.
[0009]
9. The method according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the mesh textile element comprises looming at least one mesh indicating part indicating an outline of the second mesh component part.
[0010]
10. The method of claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the knitted textile element comprises looming at least a second interlayer knit stitch row defining an outline of the second knit component part.
[0011]
11. The method according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that weaving the mesh textile element includes weaving the first layer of mesh and the second layer of mesh as generally a single continuous layer.
[0012]
12. The method of claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the mesh textile element further comprises looming the closure structure associated with the first mesh component part.
[0013]
13. Method according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED in that wrapping the second mesh component structure around at least a portion of the first mesh component part comprises associating the second mesh component part with the structure boot lock pattern.
[0014]
14. Method according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the knitted textile element comprises looming the second part of the knitted component with dynamic adjustment structure.
[0015]
15. The method of claim 14, CHARACTERIZED in that weaving the second part of mesh component with dynamically-adjustable structure includes looming a dynamically-adjustable finger element.
[0016]
16. The method of claim 14, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that knitting the second part of mesh component with dynamically adjusted structure includes looming at least one hole associated with the dynamically adjusted structure.
[0017]
17. Method according to claim 16, CHARACTERIZED in that looming a knitted textile element comprises looming the closure structure with at least one hole associated with the closure structure.
[0018]
18. The method of claim 17, CHARACTERIZED in that wrapping the second mesh component part around a part of the first mesh component part includes associating at least one hole associated with the dynamic fit structure with at least one hole associated with the closure structure.
[0019]
19. Method according to claim 18, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that at least one hole associated with the closing structure and at least one hole associated with the dynamic adjustment structure are configured to be aligned in register.
[0020]
20. Method according to claim 18, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that at least one hole associated with the closing structure and at least one hole associated with the dynamic adjustment structure are associated with a common tension element.
[0021]
21. The method according to claim 12, CHARACTERIZED in that looming at least a first mesh indication portion located along the common edge includes looming at least one mesh closure element associated with the closure structure.
[0022]
22. The method of claim 12, CHARACTERIZED in that looming the closure structure includes looming a plurality of mesh indicating portions indicating a plurality of holes associated with the closure structure, and removing the mesh component includes separating the mesh component into the plurality of mesh indicating portions to open a corresponding plurality of holes associated with the closure structure.
[0023]
23. Method according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that at least a first mesh indication part includes perforations.
[0024]
24. Method according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that at least a mesh indication portion is visible only on an exposed side of the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer of the mesh textile element.
[0025]
25. The method according to claim 1, further CHARACTERIZED by the fact that it comprises: associating the mesh component with a sole structure.
[0026]
26. The method of claim 1, FURTHER CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises: inserting an insert between the first mesh component part and the second mesh component part.
[0027]
27. A method of looming a knitted textile element including a knitted component for use in an article of footwear, the method CHARACTERIZED by the fact that it comprises: looming a knitted knitted fabric element of unitary warp construction having a first layer of mesh, a second mesh layer that overlaps the first mesh layer and is continuous with the first mesh layer along a common edge of the mesh textile element, an interlayer mesh stitch line that interconnects the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer, common edge, and interlayer mesh stitch line collectively define an outline of a first mesh component part of a mesh component, the first mesh component part being configured to form a boot seamlessly, and at least a first knit indication part located along the common edge of the knit textile element, at least a first knit indication part being configured to indicate a separation line to create an opening in the first mesh component part, and at least one second mesh indication part associated with a part of the interlayer mesh stitch line, the interlayer mesh stitch line and at least a second mesh indication part collectively define a second mesh component part.
[0028]
28. An article of footwear, CHARACTERIZED in that it comprises: a mesh component of unitary warp-knit construction, the mesh component comprises: a first mesh layer forming one of a medial face and a side face of a boot seamless, a second layer of mesh that forms the other of the medial face and side face of the seamless boot and is continuous with the first layer of mesh through a continuous upper forefoot portion of the seamless boot, a stitch line. interlayer mesh that interconnects the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer, the interlayer mesh stitch line connects the medial face and side face of the boot seamlessly and generally extends along a centerline of a part. heel, a bottom, and a seamless boot toe portion, wherein at least one yarn of the first knit layer is interwoven with at least one yarn of the second knit layer at the interlayer knit stitch line. the at least one mesh indication portion located between the continuous upper forefoot portion and the heel portion of the seamless boot, and at least one mesh indication portion that collectively define a mesh component separation line to create an opening of the seamless boot, at least one of the first mesh layer and the second mesh layer additionally forms at least one second mesh component portion associated with the interlayer knit stitch line of the seamless boot.
[0029]
29. The article of footwear according to claim 28, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that at least a second mesh component part forms a dynamically fit structure associated with the seamless boot.
[0030]
30. The article of footwear according to claim 28, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that at least the second mesh component part forms a dynamically fit structure associated with a seamless boot closure system.
[0031]
31. An article of footwear according to claim 30, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the closure system includes at least one first hole for receiving a tension element, and the dynamic adjustment structure includes at least one second hole for receiving the tension element.
[0032]
32. An article of footwear according to claim 30, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that the closure system includes a plurality of first holes, the dynamic adjustment structure includes a plurality of second holes, and at least one of the plurality of first holes is set to register-align with at least one of the plurality of second holes.

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US14/292,226|US9877536B2|2014-05-30|2014-05-30|Method of making an article of footwear including knitting a knitted component of warp knit construction forming a seamless bootie with wrap-around portion|

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