The present application discloses footwear comprising a body structure in which at least upper is made of one continuous folded composite material comprised of layered sheets of material.
A43B 9/00 - Footwear characterised by the assembling of the individual parts
A43B 3/34 - Footwear characterised by the shape or the use with electrical or electronic arrangements
A43B 7/1405 - Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements with foot-supporting parts with pads or holes on one or more locations, or having an anatomical or curved form
A43B 13/12 - Soles with several layers of different materials
The present application describes making a resilient pad composite that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure may include a lattice of reinforcing material. The one or more lattices of reinforcing material may engage at least some of the resilient elements.
B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
F16F 3/087 - Units comprising several springs made of plastics or the like material
B32B 3/18 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by an internal layer formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
A41D 31/00 - Materials specially adapted for outerwear
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
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Composite cushioning material and jigless method for making the same
The present application discloses a method for fabricating a composite structure for use as a resilient cushion, including: (a) placing a sheet of first resilient material on a surface; (b) cutting the sheet of first resilient material by pressing a cutter on to the first resilient material to produce a cut sheet of first resilient material displaying a cutting pattern of discrete first resilient elements of defined widths and lengths, wherein at least one of the first resilient elements touches adjacent resilient elements along its side; and (c) mounting a first expanse of material on at least one of the first resilient elements of the cut sheet of first resilient material to form a first composite structure.
B32B 3/18 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by an internal layer formed of separate pieces of material
A43B 17/14 - Insoles for insertion, e.g. footbeds or inlays, for attachment to the shoe after the upper has been joined made of sponge, rubber, or plastic materials
B29D 35/12 - Producing parts thereof, e.g. soles, heels or uppers, by a moulding technique
The present application discloses footwear comprising a body structure in which at least upper is made of one continuous folded composite material comprised of layered sheets of material. The footwear may include an upper, which may be attached to a prefabricated outsole assembly. The outsole assembly may include sole pod elements. The sole pod elements may be exposed to the inside of the footwear so as to be in contact with the wearer of the footwear. The outsole assembly may include an outsole layer, which may be in contact with the bottom of the upper. The outsole layer may be extended so as to wrap around the sole pod elements. The outsole assembly may include a midsole.
The present application describes making a resilient pad composite. In one aspect, the present invention is drawn to a composite pad structure comprising a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure. The reinforcing structure may include a lattice of reinforcing material. The one or more lattices of reinforcing material may engage at least some of the resilient elements. Optionally, at least one lattice of reinforcing material may engage all of the resilient elements, and additional lattice of reinforcing material engages some of the resilient elements. A second substrate may be bonded on opposite side of the resilient elements. The resilient elements that are engaged to the reinforcing structure may be positioned between the first and second substrates.
The present application discloses a composite cushioning material comprising two or more resilient elements bonded to one or more flexible or stretchable substrates, further comprising at least one framing element placed around one or more resilient elements, wherein a section of the composite cushioning material corresponding to the area of the framing element is less flexible than the rest of the composite cushioning material, so as to provide a variably tensed composite cushioning material.
B32B 3/16 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a face layer formed of separate pieces of material secured to a flexible backing
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COMPOSITE CUSHIONING MATERIAL AND JIGLESS METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
The present application discloses a method for fabricating a composite structure for use as a resilient cushion, including: (a) placing a sheet of first resilient material on a surface; (b) cutting the sheet of first resilient material by pressing a cutter on to the first resilient material to produce a cut sheet of first resilient material displaying a cutting pattern of discrete first resilient elements of defined widths and lengths, wherein at least one of the first resilient elements touches adjacent resilient elements along its side; and (c) mounting a first expanse of material on at least one of the first resilient elements of the cut sheet of first resilient material to form a first composite structure.
The present application discloses a multi-layered composite pad including at least two layers of resilient element and at least one layer of carrier substrate, wherein at least one carrier substrate layer is positioned between two adjacent resilient elements, and the carrier substrate and resilient element are bound to each other through a joining element, wherein the joining element joins the carrier substrate and its adjacent resilient element.
The present application discloses footwear comprising a body structure in which at least upper is made of one continuous folded composite material comprised of layered sheets of material.
The present application discloses footwear comprising a body structure in which at least upper is made of one continuous folded composite material comprised of layered sheets of material.
The present application describes a padding composite that includes at least one substrate connected to cushioning element having middle and distal part, slidably affixed to the substrate.
A method for fabricating an air-filled cellular structure for use as a resilient cushion The method includes providing a molding structure including a shelf substantially surrounding a depression, and a platform that fits within the depression and is selectively movable between a plurality of positions relative to the shelf, moving the platform to a preselected position relative to the shelf, wherein the preselected position corresponds to a substantially predetermined amount of air to be contained by the air-filled cellular structure, and using a vacuum device to draw air from within the depression The method further includes engaging a first portion of a first expanse of generally air-impermeable material with the shelf, whereby the vacuum device draws a second portion of the first expanse of material against the moveable platform, and bonding a first portion of a second expanse of generally air impermeable material to the first portion of the first expanse, thereby enclosing a volume of air between the first and second expanses.
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
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Resilient pad composite having floating reinforcing structure
The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.
B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
A41D 31/00 - Materials specially adapted for outerwear
The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.
B32B 38/10 - Removing layers, or parts of layers, mechanically or chemically
A41D 31/00 - Materials specially adapted for outerwear
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 9/02 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising animal or vegetable substances
B32B 25/04 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
A63B 71/08 - Body-protectors for players or sportsmen
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.
B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
A41D 31/00 - Materials specially adapted for outerwear
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.
The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.
B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
A41D 13/00 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
A41D 31/00 - Materials specially adapted for outerwear
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
A63B 71/08 - Body-protectors for players or sportsmen
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
B32B 38/10 - Removing layers, or parts of layers, mechanically or chemically
The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.
The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a composite, foam/fabric material for use as protective material in products, and utilizes an apparatus which includes a punch press with punches arranged in rows and correspondingly aligned dies for receiving the punches therethrough. The system operates by punching a sheet of foam material into a plurality of discrete foam elements which are transferred onto a heated fabric substrate, and retained thereon by heat bonding. The apparatus consists, in one preferred embodiment, of a clamp plate which clamps a sheet of foam material onto a die plate, and after a punching sequence, the sheet of foam material, along with the sheet of fabric material, are indexed downstream, and the process repeats.
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