Method and apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear
AssigneeSport Maska Inc.
InventorsLuc Vachon, Claude Prévost
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Abstract
The present invention proposes an apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear for use in the field of sport footwear. The apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear has two pressure forming receptacles, each having an inflatable vessel therein. The inflatable vessel is shaped and adapted to surround sides of the footwear, such as a skate. The inflatable vessel has an opening for receiving the skate and an air inlet for inflating the inflatable vessel. The apparatus may further has an air supply device connectable to a control system that will manage the airflow into the inflatable vessel to create the desired pressure onto the skate in order to provide a custom-fit skate.
Claims11
An apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear, comprising:
- a pressure forming receptacle;
- an inflatable vessel disposed within said pressure forming receptacle, said inflatable vessel being shaped and adapted to surround at least two sides of the footwear, said inflatable vessel comprising an air chamber made of an air-tight material;
- said air chamber comprising an internal surface having an opening and an external surface having an air inlet:
- said opening being adapted to receive said footwear therein;
- said internal surface being configured to be in contact with said footwear when said apparatus is in use;
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- said external surface being configured to be in contact with said pressure forming receptacle when said apparatus is in use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.