IPC分类号：
A43B13/41 | A43B23/02 | B29C67/00 | A43D1/02
国民经济行业分类号：
C1954 | C1953 | C1952 | C1951 | C2444 | C1761 | O8192 | C1959
当前申请(专利权)人：
NIKE INNOVATE C.V.
原始申请(专利权)人：
NIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD.
代理机构：
TOMBLING, ADRIAN GEORGE
摘要：
Various articles, such as footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, watchbands, and the like, and methods of forming those articles are presented. The articles are generally formed, in whole or in part, using rapid manufacturing techniques, such as laser sintering, stereolithography, solid deposition modeling, and the like. The use of rapid manufacturing allows for relatively economical and time efficient manufacture of customized articles. Portions of the articles may be manufactured using rapid manufacturing and those portions may be joined with portions formed using conventional, non-rapid manufacturing techniques. The methods may also include performing a scan of an appropriate body part of a user, such as a foot, in order to create a customized article of footwear for the user.
技术问题语段：
The patent text discusses the problems with traditional manufacturing methods used to make things like footwear and apparel. These methods require expensive equipment, leave little room for customization, and often result in waste and material waste. The technical problem proposed in the text is how to create a method for manufacturing these articles that is cost-effective and allows for individual customization.
技术功效语段：
This patent is about a method of making custom-fitted footwear or other objects based on a scan of the wearer's foot. The scan helps gather information about the foot's physical characteristics, which are then used to create the footwear or object that fits better. The process can be fast, allowing for customization to the user's specifications. Additionally, the scan can be used to incorporate design features, like adding a decorative touch or making the footwear fit tighter or looser around the foot. Overall, this patent describes a way to make unique, custom-fitted footwear or objects using advanced technology.
权利要求：
1. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear, comprising: performing a scan of a foot of a user; creating a data file including a three-dimensional design for at least a sole structure and an upper for an article of footwear for the user based on the scan performed; fusing particles of a thermoplastic elastomer material together using laser energy in a rapid manufacturing additive fabrication technique to thereby form at least the sole structure and the upper of the article of footwear for the user based on the three-dimensional design; and exposing the upper to an infiltrate to alter the strength of the upper, and exposing the sole structure to an infiltrate to alter a hardness property of the sole structure, wherein the infiltrate used in forming the sole structure has a higher hardness level than the infiltrate used in forming the upper.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of performing the scan includes obtaining information regarding a width of the foot.
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of performing the scan includes obtaining information regarding a length of the foot.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of performing the scan includes obtaining information regarding a thickness of the foot.
5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of performing the scan includes obtaining information regarding an arch location of the foot.
6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of performing the scan includes obtaining information regarding an arch height of the foot.
7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of performing the scan includes obtaining information regarding a heel curvature of the foot.
8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the fusing step includes laser sintering to form the sole structure and the upper for the article of footwear.
9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the fusing step includes performing stereolithography to form the sole structure and the upper for the article of footwear.
10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the fusing step includes forming the upper, and forming a midsole impact force attenuation system as the sole structure for the article of footwear.
11. An article of footwear including a sole structure formed by the rapid manufacturing additive fabrication technique according to the method of any one of claims 1 to 10.