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Method of making an article of footwear

US7516560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2007
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B2003/1053
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of making an article of footwear includes obtaining a girth measurement of the article of footwear. The girth measurement device includes an expandable and retractable ribbon. The girth measurement device may be used to measure samples from a production run to ensure consistency of the run with a standard. The girth measurement device may also be used to measure an article of footwear post-production to determine an accurate size.

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