Article of footwear having a fluid-filled bladder with a reinforcing structure
US7559107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D35/122
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.
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