Composite plate for an article of footwear or equipment
US10743607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2437/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for forming a plate includes attaching a first strand portion to a flexible substrate to form a first layer on the substrate and positioning a second strand portion on the first layer to form a second layer on the first layer in a plurality of discrete regions on the substrate. The method also includes positioning a plurality of traction elements into corresponding cavities formed into a first mold surface and positioning the substrate on the first mold surface to change a shape of the substrate. At least one of heat and pressure is applied to the first strand portion, the second strand portion, the substrate, and the traction elements to conform the substrate to the shape of the first mold surface and form the traction elements into the substrate at each of the discrete regions. The method also includes incorporating the substrate into an article of footwear.
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