Article of footwear and method of manufacturing same
US6986183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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