3D printed articles of footwear with particles
US11497275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06N2211/106
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to methods of printing articles using three-dimensional printing and other printing techniques, and to articles formed from such techniques, including the printing of articles of footwear containing particles. Certain embodiments are generally directed to composites comprising particles (e.g., reinforcing particles), for example, rubber particles. The particles may be used, for example, to increase slip or abrasion resistance. The composites may also contain polyurethanes or other compounds, e.g., to facilitate fabrication, e.g., using three-dimensional printing and other printing techniques. Other embodiments are directed to methods of making or using such articles. For example, in some embodiments, a composite may be prepared by mixing particles (e.g., reinforcing particles) with at least a first fluid and a second fluid within a nozzle, such as a microfluidic printing nozzle, which may be used to direct the resulting product onto a substrate.
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