Article of footwear formed from two preforms and method and mold for manufacturing same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9919454
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14791962

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A method of manufacturing a midsole includes placing first and second preforms into a midsole recess of a mold, with first and second portions of the mold defining a first overflow chamber connected to the first recess; closing the mold by positioning the first and second portions in contact with one another; heating the mold for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined temperature such that the first and second preforms melt and bond together to form a midsole, with a portion of each of the first and second preforms flowing into the first overflow chamber to form a first overflow portion; removing the midsole from the mold; allowing the midsole to expand; and cutting away the first overflow portion.

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  • NIKE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chaisumrej, Thienchai Bangkok, TH 13 184
Haugbro, Gjermund Beaverton, US 20 249
Wan, Tee L Portland, US 19 257
Wu, Chia-Yi Long An Province, VN 22 215

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