Methods of forming an article of footwear using a gathering system and articles formed by the same
US12285081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA43D21/003
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming an article of footwear can include providing an upper in a substantially flat orientation, securing a gathering string along at least a portion of a perimeter of a first surface of the upper with a securing member that is attached to the upper, positioning the upper on a last, and applying tension to the gathering string to at least partially conform the upper to a shape of the last.
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