Article of footwear comprising a unitary support structure and method of manufacture
US7950676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article of footwear comprising a pliable upper component and a molded unitary support structure formed of a plurality of wall stuctures and methods of manufacturing are disclosed. Some embodiments include a sole and first and second side wall structures extending therefrom and partitioned from one another. The sole and the first and second side wall structures may be in part or entirely constructed of multiple layers of fibers having different orientations from one another and disposed in a hardened resin matrix. The pliable upper component comprises outer and inner panels that overlap the inner and outer surfaces of one or more of the side wall structures and are conjoined thereto.
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