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US 2009/0014424 A1Published application
Method For Manufacturing Layered Elements With Incisions
AssigneeNIKE, Inc.
InventorJames C. Meschter
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Abstract
A manufacturing method may include forming incisions through an incision layer that is secured to a transfer layer. After defining the incisions, the incision layer is secured to a substrate layer, and the transfer layer is then separated from the incision layer. The manufacturing method may be applied to elements used in footwear, apparel, or a variety of other products.
Claims35
A method comprising steps of:
- providing a structure having a first layer and a second layer that are secured together and substantially parallel to each other;
- defining an incision extends through the first layer;
- locating the first layer adjacent to a third layer such that the first layer is substantially located between from the second layer and the third layer;
- securing the first layer to the third layer;
- and
- separating the second layer from the first layer.
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A method comprising steps of:
- providing a structure having an incision layer and a transfer layer that are secured together and substantially parallel to each other, the incision layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the second surface facing the transfer layer;
- defining incisions that extend through the incision layer;
- locating the first surface of the incision layer adjacent to a substrate layer;
- securing the incision layer to the substrate layer;
- and
- separating the transfer layer from the incision layer to expose the second surface.
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A method of manufacturing an upper for an article of footwear, the method comprising steps of:
- providing a structure having an incision layer and a transfer layer that are secured together and substantially parallel to each other, the incision layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the second surface facing the transfer layer;
- placing an adhesive on the first surface;
- defining incisions with a laser that extend through the adhesive and the incision layer;
- locating the first surface of the incision layer adjacent to a substrate layer such that the adhesive is located between the incision layer and the substrate layer;
- securing the incision layer to the substrate layer with the adhesive;
- separating the transfer layer from the incision layer to expose the second surface;
- and
- incorporating the incision layer, the adhesive, and the substrate layer into the upper of the article of footwear.
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A method of manufacturing an upper for an article of footwear, the method comprising steps of:
- utilizing a laser to define a plurality of incisions in a stratified material, the stratified material having a plurality of layers that include a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer, the second layer being located between the first layer and the third layer, and the incisions extending through at least the first layer and the second layer;
- securing the stratified material to a fourth layer with the first layer;
- separating the third layer from a remainder of the stratified material;
- and
- incorporating the first layer, the second layer, and the fourth layer into the upper of the article of footwear.
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A method comprising steps of:
- utilizing a laser to define a plurality of incisions through an incision layer that is secured to a transfer layer;
- securing the incision layer to a substrate layer after defining the incisions;
- and
- separating the transfer layer from the incision layer after securing the incision layer to the substrate layer.
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A method comprising steps of:
- utilizing a cutting apparatus to define a plurality of incisions through an incision layer that is secured to a transfer layer;
- securing the incision layer to a substrate layer after defining the incisions;
- and
- separating the transfer layer from the incision layer after securing the incision layer to the substrate layer.
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