US Patent Application 18176817. ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH DEVICE FOR EASE OF ENTRY simplified abstract

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ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH DEVICE FOR EASE OF ENTRY

Organization Name

NIKE, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Stefan B. Cristobal of Portland OR (US)

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH DEVICE FOR EASE OF ENTRY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18176817 titled 'ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH DEVICE FOR EASE OF ENTRY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a device designed to make it easier to put on footwear.

  • The device consists of a control bar with a center segment, a medial side arm, and a lateral side arm.
  • A base is connected to the medial and lateral side arms, and there are anchor arms extending downwardly and forwardly from the joints.
  • The device is placed under the foot-receiving void of the footwear.
  • When pressure is applied to the center segment, the medial and lateral side arms bend to a loaded position.
  • The purpose of the device is to assist with foot entry into the footwear by providing support and flexibility.


Original Abstract Submitted

A device for easing foot entry into an article of footwear includes a control bar that has a center segment, a medial side arm extending downwardly and forwardly from the center segment, and a lateral side arm spaced from the medial side arm and extending downwardly and forwardly from the center segment. The device includes a base underlying the control bar and connected to the medial side arm at a first joint and to the lateral side arm at a second joint. The device includes a medial anchor arm extending downwardly and forwardly from the first joint and partially under the foot-receiving void. The device includes a lateral anchor arm extending downwardly and forwardly from the second joint and partially under the foot-receiving void. The medial side arm and the lateral side arm resiliently bend to a loaded position when a downward force is applied to the center segment.

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