Lacing system for an article of footwear

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lacing system for an article of footwear showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side being a substantial mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.

The broken line showing of the ends of the shoe laces, the top of the rear lace holding elements, and the remainder of the shoe is for illustrative purposes and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a lacing system for an article of footwear, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Cass; William J. (Hillsboro, OR)
Assignee:	Nike, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Appl. No.:	D/085,254
Filed:	March 19, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D2/972; D2/978
Current International Class:	0299
Field of Search:	;D2/896,902,906,907,972,973,978 ;36/83,113,114,45,48,50.1 ;24/712,712.1-712.3,712.5,712.9,713.6,714.6

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Primary Examiner: Simone; Dominic
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.