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Sole assembly with plural portions that cooperatively define chamber

US9744734B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2015
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D35/142
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of forming a sole assembly of an article of footwear that includes an interior space that receives a foot of a wearer is disclosed. The article of footwear also includes an exterior surface. The method includes providing a first portion of the sole assembly. The first portion includes a first surface that at least partially defines the interior space. The first portion also includes a first chamber surface that opposes the first surface. Moreover, the method includes providing a second portion of the sole assembly. The second portion includes a second surface that at least partially defines the exterior surface of the article of footwear. The second portion also includes a second chamber surface that opposes the second surface. The method further includes operably securing the first portion to the second portion such that the first chamber surface and the second chamber surface cooperate to at least partially define a substantially sealed chamber within the sole assembly.

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