Article of Footwear with a Stretchable Upper and an Articulated Sole Structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure. 1. A method of manufacturing articles of footwear having a female version and a male version , the method comprising steps of:molding sole structures of the articles of footwear to each include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements extending from the connecting portion, the sole elements being separated by a plurality of sipes that extend into the sole structures;structuring the sole structures to have a first thickness in a forefoot region and a second thickness in a heel region; andforming the female version such that a differential between the first thickness and the second thickness is greater than a corresponding differential in the male version.2. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of molding includes forming at least one of the sipes to have a greater width than other sipes.3. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of molding includes forming the female version to include at least two sipes with a greater width than other sipes claim 1 , and forming the male version to include only one sipe with a greater width than other sipes.4. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein ...

Article of Footwear with a Stretchable Upper and an Articulated Sole Structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure. 1. A method of manufacturing articles of footwear having a female version and a male version , the method comprising steps of:molding sole structures of the articles of footwear to each include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements extending from the connecting portion, the sole elements being separated by a plurality of sipes that extend into the sole structures;structuring the sole structures to have a first thickness in a forefoot region and a second thickness in a heel region; andforming the female version such that a differential between the first thickness and the second thickness is greater than a corresponding differential in the male version.2. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of molding includes forming at least one of the sipes to have a greater width than other sipes.3. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of molding includes forming the female version to include at least two sipes with a greater width than other sipes claim 1 , and forming the male version to include only one sipe with a greater width than other sipes.4. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein ...

Floating-Cup Pivot for Head-Worn Audio Devices

The invention relates to a floating-cup pivot for a head-worn audio device. The head-worn audio device includes an earcup defining an inner cavity. A wall of the earcup includes an aperture. Also, the head-worn audio device includes a pivot within the inner cavity of the earcup. The pivot defines a rotational axis. Further, the head-worn audio device includes an arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm is rotatably attached to the pivot. Still yet, the head-worn audio device includes a stem disposed toward the second end of the arm. The stem is configured to rotate along a path passing through the aperture of the earcup. 1. A head-worn audio device , comprising:an earcup defining an inner cavity, wherein a wall of the earcup includes an aperture;a first pivot within the inner cavity of the earcup, the first pivot defining a rotational axis;a second pivot within the inner cavity of the earcup;a first arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first arm is rotatably attached to the first pivot;a second arm having a third end and a fourth end, wherein the third end of the second arm is rotatably attached to the second pivot;a stem disposed toward the second end of the first arm, wherein the stem is configured to rotate along a path passing through the aperture of the earcup; anda yoke coupled to the second end of the first arm and the fourth end of the second arm, the yoke connecting the first arm, the second arm, and the stem.2. The head-worn audio device of claim 1 , wherein the aperture is defined within a side wall of the earcup.3. The head-worn audio device of claim 1 , wherein the first pivot is physically coupled to the earcup claim 1 , such that a position of the first pivot is fixed within the inner cavity of the earcup.4. (canceled)5. The head-worn audio device of claim 1 , wherein the first pivot and the second pivot define the rotational axis.6. The head-worn audio device of claim 5 , wherein the first arm ...

Headset With Improved Headband

Headsets with an improved headband are provided. In some embodiments, a headset comprises: a left earphone assembly; a right earphone assembly; and a headband assembly having a left end movably coupled to the left earphone assembly and a right end movably coupled to the right earphone assembly. The headband assembly comprises: an outer headband, extending between the left end and the right end of the headband assembly; a first elongated housing, arranged on an interior side of the outer headband and extending from the left end of the headband assembly to a first housing inner end; a second elongated housing, arranged on the interior side of the outer headband and extending from the right end of the headband assembly to a second housing inner end; and an inner headband, coupled between the first housing inner end and the second housing inner end on an interior side of the outer headband. 1. A headset comprising:a left earphone assembly;a right earphone assembly; an outer headband, extending between the left end and the right end of the headband assembly;', 'a first elongated housing, arranged on an interior facing side of the outer headband and extending from a first housing outer end secured at the left end of the headband assembly to a first housing inner end;', 'a second elongated housing, arranged on the interior facing side of the outer headband and extending from a second housing outer end secured at the right end of the headband assembly to a second housing inner end; and', 'an inner headband extending from a first band end to a second band end, the inner headband coupled between the first housing inner end and the second housing inner end on the interior facing side of the outer headband;', 'wherein the inner headband is movably coupled to the first elongated housing to adjust a distance between the first band end of the inner headband and the first housing inner end of the first elongated housing; and', 'wherein the left earphone assembly is movably coupled ...

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.

Article of footwear for contact sports

An article of footwear for contact sports is disclosed. The article of footwear also includes pads disposed along its medial and lateral sides, including pads associated with the malleolus. Additionally holes along the toes, the bottom, and at the heel allow for increased contact of the user's foot with the ground, allowing greater feel and balance.

Article of footwear having a sole structure with adjustable characteristics

The invention is a system for modifying characteristics of an article of footwear (100, 200, 300), particularly the sole structure (102, 202, 302). T he footwear may include a plurality of discrete, vertically-projecting, columna r elements (140, 240, 340) that extend between upper and lower portions of a cavity formed in the sole structure. At least one of the columnar elements includes a void (141,241) that is configured to receive an insert. The void (190, 290, 390) is accessible from the exterior of the footwear and the inse rt may be interchanged with an alternate insert that has different physical characteristics, thereby modifying the characteristics of the footwear.</SDO AB>

Article of footwear having a sole structure with adjustable characteristics

The invention is a system for modifying characteristics of an article of footwear, particularly the sole structure. The footwear may include a plurality of discrete, vertically-projecting, columnar elements that extend between upper and lower portions of a cavity formed in the sole structure. At least one of the columnar elements includes a void that is configured to receive an insert. The void is accessible from the exterior of the footwear and the insert may be interchanged with an alternate insert that has different physical characteristics, thereby modifying the characteristics of the footwear.

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

Article of footwear

There is disclosed an article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper, the sole structure comprising a plurality of discrete sole elements extending downward from a connecting portion, the sole elements being outwardly exposed and separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure, the plurality of sipes including: a first sipe oriented in a longitudinal direction with respect to the footwear, the first sipe extending through an entire length of the sole structure and exhibiting a curved configuration, the first sipe being spaced inward from a lateral side of the sole structure, and the first sipe being approximately centered between the lateral side and a medial side of the sole structure in a heel region of the footwear; a second sipe that extends in the longitudinal direction, the second sipe extending through only a portion of the length of the sole structure; and a plurality of third sipes that extend laterally from the medial side to the lateral side of the sole structure. tO U) C)l N a U) N e -C //o

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.

Article of footwear having a sole structure with adjustable characteristics

The invention is a system for modifying characteristics of an article of footwear, particularly the sole structure. The footwear may include a plurality of discrete, vertically-projecting, columnar elements that extend between upper and lower portions of a cavity formed in the sole structure. At least one of the columnar elements includes a void that is configured to receive an insert. The void is accessible from the exterior of the footwear and the insert may be interchanged with an alternate insert that has different physical characteristics, thereby modifying the characteristics of the footwear.

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.

Communications headset

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior later. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.

Article of footwear with articulated sole structure

Adjustable mounting system for a telepresence device

An adjustable mounting system enables a telepresence device to be easily mounted to a wall. Once the mounting system is emplaced, the area to which the telepresence device is or will be connected can be adjusted for distance with respect to the wall as well as to ensure the scaffold unit is level—without the need for cumbersome tools.

Adjustable mounting system for a telepresence device

An adjustable mounting system (100) enables a telepresence device (e.g., USB video bar, camera-microphone) to be easily mounted to a wall (200). Once the mounting system (100) is emplaced, the area (122, 124) to which the telepresence device is or will be connected can be adjusted for distance with respect to the wall (200) and to ensure the receiving area (122, 124) is level - without the need for cumbersome tools.

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

FUßBEKLEIDUNGSARTIKEL MIT DEHNBARER OBER- UND BEWEGLICHER SOHLENSTRUKTUR

Fussbekleidungsartikel mit dehnbarem obermaterial und einer gelenkigen sohlenstruktur

Adjustable mounting system for a telepresence device

An adjustable mounting system enables a telepresence device to be easily mounted to a wall. Once the mounting system is emplaced, the area to which the telepresence device is or will be connected can be adjusted for distance with respect to the wall as well as to ensure the scaffold unit is level—without the need for cumbersome tools.

Fussbekleidungsartikel mit einer sohlenstruktur mit verstellbaren eigenschaften

通訊耳機之部分

【物品用途】;(省略之);【設計說明】;圖式所揭露之虛線部分，為本案不主張設計之部分。

通訊耳機

【物品用途】 本創作的物品是通訊耳機，其主要為一款掛耳式之收發話用的通訊耳機。 【創作特點】 由各圖觀之，該耳機具有一麥克風桿以及彎弧狀的掛耳部，該掛耳部為接聽部分，上緣設有調整按鈕，而下緣的尾端配置一圓形耳塞部，並且由該耳塞部延伸出一根桿狀體，並在該桿狀體的前端形成一略呈長圓形狀的麥克風。

Article of footwear with a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.