Reconfigurable shoes and apparel and docking assembly therefor
US10314360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8593
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Provided herein are methods for the modulation of appearance or material properties within items of apparel or equipment. Also provided herein are design articles having alterable designs. Generally, such design articles comprise (1) a microfluidic circuit, and (2) an inlet and an outlet, the alterable design capable of being modulated through use of a docking system to deliver fluid to the microfluidic circuit.
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