Modular article of footwear and method of manufacturing customized article of footwear
US11013296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43B13/32
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A modular article of footwear comprises a sole structure having a foot-facing surface, a ground-engaging surface, and a peripheral side surface extending between the foot-facing surface and the ground-engaging surface. The peripheral side surface has at least one recess. The modular article of footwear includes an upper component, and a flange secured to the upper component and projecting therefrom. An inner surface of the flange fits against and is securable to the peripheral side surface of the sole structure with the flange in the at least one recess, and the upper component at least partially defining a foot-receiving cavity over the foot-facing surface. A method of manufacturing a customized article of footwear comprises receiving a request for an upper with a specified characteristic, and assembling the modular article of footwear having an upper in accordance with the request.
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