Vacuum formed knit sole system for an article of footwear incorporating a knitted component
US9848673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29D35/122
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A vacuum formed knit sole system for an article of footwear incorporating a knitted component is described. The article of footwear includes a knitted component including a lower portion forming the knit sole system and an upper portion forming a portion of the upper of the article of footwear. A method of vacuum forming the knitted component using an insert member to form the knit sole system is also described. The insert member can be used to form the shape of the knit outsole, including the shape of cleat members, as well as remain within the interior of the upper to reinforce the knit sole system.
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