Strap securing systems for articles of footwear and other foot-receiving devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9907363
APP PUB NO 20160309844A1
SERIAL NO

14691792

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Articles of footwear or other foot-receiving devices include an upper/foot-covering member having medial and lateral strap tensioning components located on opposite sides of the ankle area. A securing system is provided that includes: (i) a first strap portion extending across the instep area, engaging the lateral strap tensioning component, and extending in front of the foot-insertion opening to the medial ankle side (where it may be secured), and (ii) a second strap portion extending across the instep area, engaging the medial strap tensioning component, and extending in front of the foot-insertion opening and to the lateral ankle side (where it may be secured). The first and second strap portions cross one another at two separated crossing locations.

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NIKE INCORPORATEDONE BOWERMAN DRIVE BEAVERTON OR 97005

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Smith, Mark J Portland, US 81 2713
Welliver, Adam R Beaverton, US 5 74

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