Fluid-filled bladder for an article of footwear
US7070845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/23914
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a fluid-filled bladder and a method for making for making a fluid-filled bladder that include a core having at least one fusing filament. A portion of the fusing filament is positioned adjacent to the exterior surface of the core such that it engages and fuses to barrier layers of the bladder, thereby securing the core to the barrier layers without the need for an additional fusing agent therebetween.
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