Article of footwear having a textile upper

This invention describes the top part of a shoe, called an upper, which is made from a single piece of knitted fabric. This fabric is shaped and joined to create the sections that cover the side, arch, and top of your foot. The claims specifically narrow this to a one-piece knitted upper that forms the entire medial, lateral, lower, and heel regions of the shoe.

Why it matters: Advancements in automated 3D knitting technology since 2020 could make the production of complex one-piece textile uppers more efficient and precise, potentially simplifying manufacturing. This could make the claimed unitary construction more feasible to produce at scale.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSpecialized knitting machinery, textile design expertise

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