Sole assembly formed from multiple preforms and method and mold for manufacturing same
US10869523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D35/142
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly positioned beneath the upper. The sole assembly has a vertically extending channel formed in its bottom surface inward of a periphery of the sole assembly, the channel including opposed sidewalls and an end surface. The sole assembly includes a first portion having a first color; and a second portion having a second color that is different than the first color. An interface between the first portion and the second portion is positioned at a central portion of one of the sidewalls of the channel. A method of forming such an article of footwear is also disclosed.
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