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Buffing system for footwear

US12161199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2022
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46B2200/40
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Buffing of a footwear component allows for an alteration of the component surface to achieve an intended surface for aesthetics and/or manufacturing purposes. The buffing is performed in a system having a vision module, a sidewall buffing module, an up surface buffing module, and a down surface buffing module. Each of the buffing modules are adapted for the unique shape and sizes of a footwear component to effectively and automatically buff the footwear component.

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