Method of lasting an article of footwear
US8595878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/40
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of manufacturing an article of footwear may include assembling at least a portion of an upper of the article of footwear, the upper having a lower perimeter edge. A lasting element is secured to the upper. The lasting element includes (a) a first strip joined to a lateral side of the upper adjacent to the lower perimeter edge, (b) a second strip joined to a medial side of the upper adjacent to the lower perimeter edge, and (c) at least one strand extending through the first strip and the second strip. The strand is tensioned, and a sole structure of the article of footwear is joined to the upper.
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