Patent ID: 9149086
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: A43B,D04B,D10B

Abstract:
1. An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the upper including a tongue element comprising: a knitted component forming a majority of an exterior of the tongue element, including a first knit layer disposed on one side of the exterior of the tongue element and a second knit layer disposed on an opposite side of the exterior of the tongue element, the first knit layer and the second knit layer defining an interior cavity; and a compressible material located within the cavity, the compressible material having a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface, the first planar surface spaced from the second planar surface; wherein the knitted component is designed to accommodate the compressible material, the first layer extends over the first planar surface and the second layer extends over the second planar surface; wherein the knitted component is formed of unitary knit construction so that the first knit layer is a one piece element with the second knit layer along three sides of the knitted component, including along each of a lateral edge, a medial edge, and a first end; the first knit layer extending continuously around the compressible material into the second knit layer along each of the lateral edge, the medial edge, and the first end, wherein the lateral edge, the medial edge, and the first end have a seamless configuration; and wherein a second end of the knitted component is secured to a throat area of the upper.