Method for producing a foam component

US12378382B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• adidas AG · DE

Inventors

• Hans-Peter Nürnberg · Gutenstetten, DE
• Jannik Werner · Erlangen, DE
• Dietmar Klaus Drummer · Herzogenaurach, DE
• Lukas Vetter · Erlangen, DE
• Sebastian Hertle · Erlangen, DE
• Michael L. Wolf · West Milton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 8, 2021
• Grant date: Aug 5, 2025
• Expiry date: Sep 4, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C08J2300/00
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for producing a foam component includes providing a particulate starting material in a mold, softening the starting material, inducing a pressure change within the mold to cause foaming in at least a portion of the softened starting material without the use of a blowing agent, and solidifying the foamed starting material.