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Method of making light cure component for articles of footwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-08-02
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Granted: 1997-05-27
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Expires: 2015-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A method for making a conformable device including a light cure material for use in functional relation with an article of footwear in order to enhance conformance or fit, support, comfort, and cushioning. The present invention can serve to accommodate the unique anatomical features and characteristics of an individual wearer and finds application within numerous types of articles footwear (44).
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Lyden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:48
CPC Classifications
A; A43; A43B; A43B7/00; A43B7/14; A43B7/18; A43B7/20; A43B3/00; A43B3/0036; A43B3/0063; A43B5/00; A43B5/14; A43B5/145; A43B7/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A method for making a conformable device for use with an article of footwear, said method comprising the steps of: a) placing a conformable device including a light cure material which is capable of being cured when exposed to light comprising a wavelength between 280-750 nanometers upon a platform of a light table which is capable of providing said light, said light table comprising a light source positioned in functional relation thereto which is capable of irradiating at least a substantial inferior portion of said conformable device when said conformable device is positioned under a wearer's foot when weight bearing upon said platform; b) placing the foot of said wearer upon said conformable device, thereby causing a force application to be made thereupon and causing at least a portion of said conformable device to be formed in conformance with at least a portion of said foot; and c) activating said light source to cause the cure of said light cure material, thereby causing the shape imparted to the conformable device to be substantially retained.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
174 words
A method for making a conformable device for use with an article of footwear, said method comprising the steps of: a) placing a conformable device including a light cure material which is capable of being cured when exposed to light comprising a wavelength between 280-750 nanometers upon a platform of a light table which is capable of providing said light, said light table comprising a light source positioned in functional relation thereto which is capable of irradiating at least a substantial inferior portion of said conformable device when said conformable device is positioned under a wearer's foot when weight bearing upon said platform; b) placing the foot of said wearer upon said conformable device, thereby causing a force application to be made thereupon and causing at least a portion of said conformable device to be formed in conformance with at least a portion of said foot; and c) activating said light source to cause the cure of said light cure material, thereby causing the shape imparted to the conformable device to be substantially retained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method recited in claim 1, wherein said light having a wavelength substantially between 280 and 750 nanometers substantially comprises ultraviolet light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method recited in claim 1, wherein said light having a wavelength substantially between 280 and 750 nanometers substantially comprises visible light.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method recited in claim 1, comprising the further step of: d) removing a selectively removable barrier material with respect to said light from about said conformable device prior to placing said conformable device upon said platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method recited in claim 1, comprising the further step of: d) placing said foot in approximately a neutral position prior to causing said light cure material to cure, and retaining said foot in said neutral position while causing said light cure material to cure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method recited in claim 1, wherein said platform comprises a substantially transparent material which is capable of transmitting said light from said light source.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
219 words
A method for making a conformable device for use with an article of footwear, said method comprising the steps of: a) placing a conformable device including a light cure material which is capable of being cured when exposed to light comprising a wavelength between 280-750 nanometers within an article of footwear which is capable of transmitting said light to said conformable device; b) placing a foot of a wearer into said article of footwear in functional relation to said conformable device thereby causing a force application to be made thereupon and causing at least a portion of said conformable device to be formed in conformance with at least a portion of said foot; c) positioning said article of footwear including said conformable device and the foot of said wearer upon a platform of a light table which is capable of providing said light, said light table comprising a light source positioned in functional relation thereto which is capable of irradiating at least a substantial inferior portion of said conformable device when said conformable device is positioned under said wearer's foot within said article of footwear when weight bearing upon said platform; and, d) activating said light source to cause the cure of said light cure material, thereby causing the shape imparted to the conformable device to be substantially retained.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
219 words
A method for making a conformable device for use with an article of footwear, said method comprising the steps of: a) placing a conformable device including a light cure material which is capable of being cured when exposed to light comprising a wavelength between 280-750 nanometers within an article of footwear which is capable of transmitting said light to said conformable device; b) placing a foot of a wearer into said article of footwear in functional relation to said conformable device thereby causing a force application to be made thereupon and causing at least a portion of said conformable device to be formed in conformance with at least a portion of said foot; c) positioning said article of footwear including said conformable device and the foot of said wearer upon a platform of a light table which is capable of providing said light, said light table comprising a light source positioned in functional relation thereto which is capable of irradiating at least a substantial inferior portion of said conformable device when said conformable device is positioned under said wearer's foot within said article of footwear when weight bearing upon said platform; and, d) activating said light source to cause the cure of said light cure material, thereby causing the shape imparted to the conformable device to be substantially retained.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method recited in claim 7, wherein said light having a wavelength substantially between 280 and 750 nanometers substantially comprises ultraviolet light.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method recited in claim 7, wherein said light having a wavelength substantially between 280 and 750 nanometers substantially comprises visible light.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method recited in claim 7, comprising the further step of: d) removing a selectively removable barrier material with respect to said light from about said conformable device prior to placing said conformable device within said article of footwear.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method recited in claim 7, comprising the further step of: d) placing said foot in approximately a neutral position prior to causing said light cure material to cure, and retaining said foot in said neutral position while causing said light cure material to cure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method recited in claim 7, wherein said platform comprises a substantially transparent material which is capable of transmitting said light from said light source.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
151 words
A method for making a conformable device for use with an article of footwear, said method comprising the steps in the following order: a) placing a conformable device comprising a light cure material which is capable of being cured when exposed to light comprising a wavelength between 280-750 nanometers within an article of footwear which is capable of transmitting said light to a substantial portion of said conformable device; b) placing a foot of said wearer in functional relation to said conformable device, thereby causing a force application to be made thereupon and causing at least a portion of said conformable device to be formed in conformance with at least a portion of said foot; and c) exposing said article of footwear including said conformable device to said light to cause the cure of said light cure material, thereby causing the shape imparted to the conformable device to be substantially retained.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
151 words
A method for making a conformable device for use with an article of footwear, said method comprising the steps in the following order: a) placing a conformable device comprising a light cure material which is capable of being cured when exposed to light comprising a wavelength between 280-750 nanometers within an article of footwear which is capable of transmitting said light to a substantial portion of said conformable device; b) placing a foot of said wearer in functional relation to said conformable device, thereby causing a force application to be made thereupon and causing at least a portion of said conformable device to be formed in conformance with at least a portion of said foot; and c) exposing said article of footwear including said conformable device to said light to cause the cure of said light cure material, thereby causing the shape imparted to the conformable device to be substantially retained.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method recited in claim 13, wherein said light having a wavelength substantially between 280 and 750 nanometers substantially comprises ultraviolet light.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method recited in claim 13, wherein said light having a wavelength substantially between 280 and 750 nanometers substantially comprises visible light.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method recited in claim 13, comprising the further step of: d) removing a selectively removable barrier material with respect to said light from about said conformable device prior to placing said conformable device within said article of footwear.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method recited in claim 13, comprising the further step of: d) placing said foot in approximately a neutral position prior to causing said light cure material to cure, and retaining said foot in said neutral position while causing said light cure material to cure.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method recited in claim 13, said article of footwear comprising an opening for transmitting light to said conformable device including said light cure material, when said light is transmitted through said opening.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method recited in claim 13, said article of footwear comprising a substantially transparent material for transmitting said light to said conformable device including said light cure material, wherein said light is transmitted through said substantially transparent material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method recited in claim 13, said article of footwear comprising means for transmitting said light to at least an inferior portion of said conformable device including said light cure material, whereby said light cure material can be caused to cure.
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