Method of customizing stability in articles of footwear
US10582740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43D1/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The disclosed method provides a way to manufacture a style of an article of footwear in bulk, while providing customization for heel stability for individual customers. Moreover, the disclosed method provides a way to customize articles of footwear for a customer on an ongoing basis, such that the heel stability of the articles of footwear is refined until a tailored fit is achieved for the same customer. Generally, the method may include providing a user/customer with an article of footwear, getting evaluation information about the stability of the article of footwear from a survey (e.g., asking the user to rate the stability of the article of footwear in a smartphone app), modifying the next article of footwear provided to the user/customer according to the evaluation information, and iterating through this process to give the user an article optimized for stability.
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