Shoe upper with lacing structure

Description

FIG. 1 is a lateral side view of a shoe upper with lacing structure showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a medial side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the rear lace holding element of FIGS. 1-3 shown in isolation and enlarged for clarity purposes;

FIG. 5 is a lateral side view of an alternative embodiment of a shoe upper with lacing structure showing my new design;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a medial side view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the rear lace holding element of FIGS. 5-8 shown in isolation and enlarged for clarity purposes.

The broken lines immediately adjacent to the shaded area represent unclaimed boundaries of the design. The broken lines showing the remainder of the shoe represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a shoe upper with lacing structure, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Blauer; Katie (Lexington, MA), Makere; Alyssa (Boston, MA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Converse Inc. Boston MA US
Assignee:	Converse Inc. (Boston, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/586,418
Filed:	December 2, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D2/973
Current International Class:	0204
Field of Search:	;D2/973,975,969,902,906-908,944,946,972,974

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Other References

Converse posted by Rachel Friedland posted date Sep. 11, 2012, .COPYRGT. Lost SuperMarket, [online], [site visited Jan. 3, 2018]. Available from Internethttp://lostinasupermarket.com/2012/09/converse-japan-mountain-par- ka-hi-m-lace-high-top-sneakers/ (Year: 2012). cited by examiner . Casual Boot posted by Polar Fox posted date Jul. 15, 2014, .COPYRGT. Amazon, [online], [site visited Jan. 3, 2018]. Available from Internet https://www.amazon.com/Polar-Fox-508013-Around-Sneaker/dp/B00LV5N492/ref=- sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1515026596&sr=8-7&keywords=wrap+around+lace+shoe (Year: 2014). cited by examiner . Brookline Mid posted by Converse posted date unknown, .COPYRGT. Nordstrom Rack, [online], [site visited Jan. 3, 2018]. Available from Internet https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/2276357/converse-chuck-taylor-- all-star-brookline-mid-mason-sneaker?color=MASON-BLACK-WHI (Year: 2017). cited by examiner . Brookline Sneaker posted by Converse posted date Jul. 21, 2017, .COPYRGT. Amazon, [online], [site visited Jan. 3, 2018]. Available from Internet https://www.amazon.com/Converse-Womens-Taylor-Brookline-Sneaker/dp/B07453- 44B1/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1515027961&sr=8-8&keywords=brookline (Year: 2017). cited by examiner . Womens Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Shroud High Top Lifestyle Shoe 553261C-102 White [online], [retrieved Jul. 12, 2017], Retrieved from Bioworldfootwear.com <URL: www.bioworldfootwear.com/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-shroud-high-top-w- omen-s-shoe-white.html>; 1 color sheet; Date unknown but prior to Nov. 21, 2016. cited by applicant . Converse High Top Rubber Black 654307C Chuck Taylor All Star Storm Jumper [online], [retrieved Jul. 12, 2017], Retrieved from Menkonsaleuk.com <URL: http://www.menkonsaleuk.com/converse-high-top-rubber-black-65430- 7c-chuck-taylor-all-star-storm-jumper-yth-jr-kids-on-sale-uk.html>; 1 color sheet, Date unknown but prior to Nov. 21, 2016. cited by applicant . Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Quantum Womens Sneakers 153654C Obsidian [online], [retrieved Jul. 12, 2017], Retrieved from Fashionsneakersclub.com <URL: http://www.fashionsneakersclub.com/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-quantum- -womens-sneakers-153654c-obsidian.html>;1 color sheet, Date unknown but prior to Nov. 21, 2016. cited by applicant . A Quick Look at the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star MA-1 Zip Nylon Pack [online], [retrieved Jul. 12, 2017], Retrieved from Kicksonfire.com <URL: http://www.kicksonfire.com/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-ma-1-z- ip-nylon-pack>; 3 color sheets, Dated Jul. 30, 2015. cited by applicant . Heres What You Need to Know About the New Converse Chuck Taylor 2 [online], [retrieved Jul. 12, 2017], Retrieved from Sneakernews.com <URL: http://sneakernews.com/2015/07/24/heres-need-know-new-converse-c- huck-taylor-2>; 10 color sheets, Dated Jul. 24, 2015. cited by applicant . Converses Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Receives a Punk Inspired Makeover [online], [retrieved Jul. 12, 2017], Retrieved from Highsnobiety.com <URL: http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/02/20/converse-chuck-taylor-all- -star-70-creep/>; 3 color sheets, Dated Feb. 20, 2016. cited by applicant . Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Converse Boot 2.0 Shoe [online], [retrieved Jul. 12, 2017], Retrieved from Surfdome.com <URL: http://www.surfdome.com/converse_chuck_taylor_all_star_converse_boot_2_0_- shoes_-_sand_dune/_sand_dune-229470>; 1 color sheet, Date unknown but prior to Nov. 21, 2016. cited by applicant . Classic Converse Leather All Star Chuck Taylor Soft Nap Inside Velvet Brown High Tops Winter Boots [online], [retrieved Jul. 12, 2017], Retrieved from Surfdome.com <URL: http://www.conversehightopsneakersoutlet.com/classic-converse-leather-all- -star-chuck-taylor-soft-nap-inside-velvet-brown-high-tops-winter-boots-p-6- 97.html>; 1 color sheet, Date unknown but prior to Nov. 21, 2016. cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Ramirez; Cynthia
Assistant Examiner: Yu; Laura H
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.