Automated tensioning system for an article of footwear

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12127633
APP PUB NO 20240074540A1
SERIAL NO

18244481

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An article of footwear can. Include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.

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  • NIKE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beers, Tiffany A Portland, US 171 3658
Ciuffo, Michael Seattle, US 4 43
Frederick, Ryan Seattle, US 7 47
Owings, Andrew A Portland, US 133 3214
Palmer, Austin Seattle, US 12 79
Pheil, Holli Portland, US 55 293
Walker, Steven H Camas, US 149 2995

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