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Methods for manufacturing cushioning elements for sports apparel

US9610746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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117References

30Claims

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Assignee

adidas AG · DE

Inventors

Angus Wardlaw · Nuremberg, DE
Gerd Rainer Manz · Weisendorf, DE
Tru Huu Minh Le · Erlangen, DE
Warren Freeman · 流花街道, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 12, 2014
Grant date	Apr 4, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 4, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29L2031/504
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods for manufacturing cushioning elements for sports apparel are described. A method is provided for manufacturing a cushioning element for sports apparel from randomly arranged particles of an expanded material. The method includes positioning a functional element within a mold and loading the mold with the particles of the expanded material, wherein the loading occurs through at least two openings within the mold and/or wherein the loading occurs between different movable parts of the mold.

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