Patent ID: 8561214
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: A41B,A41D,A42B,A43B,A63B

Abstract:
1. An article of apparel comprising: a base layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the base layer defining an aperture extending through the base layer and from the first surface to the second surface; and a cushioning element having a first material layer, a second material layer, and a plurality of foam components, wherein the first material layer is in indirect contact with and secured to the second surface of the base layer, and wherein the second material layer is in indirect contact with and secured to the second surface of the base layer, wherein the first material layer and the second material layer are separated from the second surface of the base layer by a bonding layer, wherein the first material layer has an outermost edge and the second material layer has a length that extends beyond the outermost edge, and wherein the foam components are located between and secured to the first material layer and the second material layer, and the foam components being positioned to correspond with a location of the aperture.