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US 11,421,288 B2Granted
Ultra formed leather molding
AssigneeAsher Levine Inc.
InventorsAsher Levine, Tyson Tabbert
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Abstract
Leather and similar materials are formed using graduated molds. A solvent is applied to the leather to saturate the leather. The saturated leather is put through a series of molds, each being more pronounced than the previous. An elastomer is applied after molding to provide structural support for features created through molding.
Claims14
A method, comprising:
- placing leather between a first negative mold and a first positive mold;
- applying pressure to cause the first negative mold and the first positive mold to form an area of the leather;
- placing the area of the leather between a second negative mold and a second positive mold, wherein the first negative mold has a higher hardness than the first positive mold;
- and
- applying pressure to cause the second negative mold and second positive mold to further form the leather.
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