Article of footwear having a midsole with multiple portions and method of making the same
US10485296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/188
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Articles of footwear and soles. The article of footwear may include an upper, a midsole with a midsole core and a midsole rim, and an outsole. The midsole core may be manufactured from a plurality of portions that are arranged in a particular order before being placed in a mold. The plurality of portions may be arranged so that the portions at least partially overlap each other. The plurality of portions may be arranged in longitudinal strips. The plurality of portions may be arranged in lateral portions. The plurality of portions may be adhered to each other before being placed in the mold. The mold may apply heat and pressure for a predetermined amount of time to form the midsole.
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