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Article of footwear and method of manufacturing same

US6986183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 2001
Grant dateJan 17, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD10B2403/021
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shoe and a method of coating a shoe. The method includes assembling the upper on the sole; applying at least one layer of flexible or semi-rigid polymer in liquid state in predetermined areas of the upper; and allowing the polymer to dry. The polymer is applied with a brush or by spraying. Preferably, the polymer is applied so as to straddle the upper and the sole.

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