Vacuum locking for article of athletic equipment
The locking structure in athletic equipment adjusts via fluid pressure to lock the equipment to the wearer's body, addressing fit issues and providing enhanced comfort and support.
US20260021368A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-01-22NIKE INC
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- US19/268026
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-07-17
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-22
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Abstract
A locking structure for an article includes a bladder including a first barrier element attached to a second barrier element to define a chamber having an interior void. A locking system includes locking elements that each attach to at least one elastic element. The locking elements each include at least one interface surface. The interior void of the bladder operable between a first pressure to move the locking system to a locked state and a second pressure to move the locking system to an unlocked state.
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