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Method of making light cure component for articles of footwear

  • US 5,632,057 A
  • Filed: 08/02/1995
  • Issued: 05/27/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. 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.

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