Patent 11882905 was granted and assigned to Nike, Inc. on January, 2024 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
An article of footwear with an automatic lacing system is disclosed. The automatic lacing system provides a set of straps that can be automatically opened and closed to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The article further includes an automatic ankle cinching system that is configured to automatically adjust an ankle portion of the upper.