Method for making a tread assembly

Details Method for making a tread assembly Method for making a tread assembly

2006-06-05

2010-06-08

Hug, Eric (Department: 1791)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

To produce composite, plural part or multilayered article

C264S019000, C264S260000, C264S320000, C264S331130, C425S129200, C425S119000, C425S121000, C425S544000

Reexamination Certificate

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07731883

ABSTRACT:
A method for making an article of footwear is disclosed. The method can include a number of steps where various molds are used to attach or mold a tread element onto a substrate or matrix lining. The tread element can be formed by compressing a rubber block between various molding members to liquefy and cause the resulting rubber material to flow into at least one lug cavity disposed near the matrix lining. The rubber material eventually enters the lug cavity and becomes attached to the matrix lining.

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