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Article of footwear incorporating a trimmed knitted upper

  • US 10,512,296 B2
  • Filed: 02/13/2018
  • Issued: 12/24/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/05/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An upper associated with one of a first foot size and a second foot size, the upper comprising:

  • a knitted component comprising a trim region that defines a trimmed outer edge of the knitted component;

    wherein the trimmed outer edge of the knitted component is associated with a first dimension of the upper that corresponds to the first foot size;

    wherein the trim region further comprises a trim line that is spaced from the trimmed outer edge in an inboard direction on the knitted component;

    wherein the trim line defines a second dimension of the upper that corresponds to the second foot size, the second foot size being smaller than the first foot size; and

    wherein the knitted component comprises a knit element having a first layer and a second layer, the knit element comprising the trim region;

    wherein the first layer and the second layer overlay each other and are disconnected in the trim region;

    wherein the first layer and the second layer cooperate to define the trimmed outer edge.

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