Pre-tensioned article and method of making
US10098409B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43D3/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pre-tensioned article and method of making an article of footwear involving pre-tensioning a sole structure during manufacturing. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a plurality of apertures that provide an auxetic effect. In further embodiments, the upper may also be pre-tensioned in a similar manner as the sole structure.
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