Method for manufacturing an article of footwear and articles of footwear so formed
US11918076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43D25/047
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for manufacturing an article of footwear includes arranging a three-dimensional upper on a last and placing a plurality of elongated support structures on the three-dimensional upper arranged on the last using an automated placement assembly. The method further includes heating the plurality of elongated support structures to secure the plurality of elongated support structures to the upper.
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