Method for making a cleated plate
US9901141B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2075/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for making a cleated plate member for an article of footwear is described. The method includes a number of steps where various molds are used to form different components of the cleated plate member. A collar receptacle is formed using a first molding process. A cleat member is formed from a non-compatible material with a fastener of the cleat member associated with the collar receptacle using another molding process to form a combined cleat assembly. The combined cleat assembly is placed into corresponding receptacles in a mold used to form the cleated plate member. The cleated plate member is formed using another molding process that embeds the collar receptacle into the body of the cleated plate member. The completed cleated plate member includes releasably attached cleat members.
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