3d printed cage structures for apparel
AssigneeVoxel8, Inc.
InventorsTravis Alexander Busbee, David John Herman
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Abstract
This application is generally directed to articles including cage structures and related systems and methods. The cage structures have utility in footwear and apparel (e.g., articles of clothing, braces, accessories). In some cases, the article is a footwear article. In some cases, the article is an article of apparel. In some embodiments, the article includes a textile. In some embodiments, the article includes a cage structure (e.g., comprising a polymer) attached to a substrate (e.g., a textile). In some embodiments, the interface of attachment between the substrate and the cage structure is substantially free of an adhesive.
Claims31
An article, comprising:
- a substrate and
- a polymeric cage structure attached to the substrate,
- wherein the interface of attachment between the substrate and the polymeric cage structure is substantially free of an adhesive.
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A method, comprising:
- positioning a substrate over a non-planar base;
- printing a material onto the substrate;
- and
- allowing the material to solidify on the substrate such that the substrate is adhered to the material.
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A method, comprising:
- printing a polymeric structure directly onto the surface of a substrate,
- wherein printing comprises extrusion of a material from one or more nozzles to form the polymeric structure.
A method of producing an article, comprising:
- printing a material onto a substrate;
- and
- applying a textile on top of the material,
- wherein the printed material acts as both an adhesive and a structural feature.
A method of producing an article, comprising:
- printing a material onto a region of a substrate having a release feature;
- and
- removing the release feature from the substrate,
- such that the material has at least a first portion adhered to a surface of the substrate, and at least a second portion not adhered to the surface of the substrate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.