Composite foam for midsole
US11857024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2477/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments herein relate generally to the field of footwear, and more particularly to components of performance footwear, such as midsoles, and in particular related to a high performance composite foam for a midsole, the composite foam comprising: a pelletized expanded thermoplastic elastomer; and a polyurethane (PU) matrix, wherein the pelletized expanded thermoplastic elastomer is mixed within the PU matrix. Midsoles made from a high performance composite foam and footwear including such midsoles. A method of making a high performance midsole is also provided.
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