US 12,252,819 B2
Knitted components reinforced with high tenacity yarn
Lauren E. Cox, Beaverton, OR (US); Seth M. Wiberg, Beaverton, OR (US); and Roberto Zavala, Portland, OR (US)
Assigned to NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US)
Filed by NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US)
Filed on Apr. 7, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/715,467.
Application 17/715,467 is a continuation of application No. 16/909,416, filed on Jun. 23, 2020, granted, now 11,326,281.
Application 16/909,416 is a continuation of application No. 15/876,116, filed on Jan. 20, 2018, granted, now 10,731,279, issued on Aug. 4, 2020.
Prior Publication US 2022/0228303 A1, Jul. 21, 2022
Int. Cl. D04B 1/12 (2006.01); D04B 1/24 (2006.01); D04B 1/10 (2006.01)
CPC D04B 1/123 (2013.01) [D04B 1/24 (2013.01); D04B 1/104 (2013.01); D10B 2501/043 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An article of footwear comprising a knitted upper comprising:
a first knit layer comprising a first yarn, the first knit layer including a first plurality of apertures having a longest dimension oriented in a course-wise direction of the knitted upper, wherein at least a portion of the first plurality of apertures are located in a forefoot region of the knitted upper;
a second knit layer; and
a plurality of inlaid courses positioned between the first knit layer and the second knit layer, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of inlaid courses are located in the forefoot region of the knitted upper, wherein exposed portions of the plurality of inlaid courses are exposed through the first plurality of apertures.