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 limitations of current manufacturing methods used to make articles like footwear, apparel, and athletic equipment. These methods require expensive molding equipment that can only produce articles with little variation in design. Changes to the size or design of an article require a new mold, resulting in costly retooling. Additionally, these methods often result in material waste and can only produce articles that meet the needs of the mass market, making it difficult to customize them for specific individuals. The technical problem to be solved by the patent is the high cost and limited customization capabilities of current manufacturing methods.
技术功效语段：
The patent text describes a technology that can scan the foot of a person to gather information about its physical characteristics. Based on this information, a shoe can be made that matches the person's foot. This allows for a customized shoe that is tailored to the person's needs. The technology also allows for the use of rapid manufacturing techniques to add any desired design features to the shoe. In simple terms, this technology provides a way to make shoes that fit better and are more comfortable.
权利要求：
1. A method of manufacturing a wearable article, comprising: performing a scan of a body part of a user to obtain physical characteristics of the body part; creating a data file based on the scan, the data file including a three-dimensional design of the wearable article for the user based on the physical characteristics obtained from the scan; and forming the wearable article for the user from the design file using a rapid manufacturing technique.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the wearable article is one of a watchband, a hockey goalie mask, a football helmet, jewelry, a chest protector, a face mask, an article of apparel, eyeglasses, and an article of footwear.
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the rapid manufacturing technique is one of laser sintering, solid deposition modeling, and stereo lithography.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the data file is a computer aided design file.
5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rapid manufacturing technique is a rapid manufacturing additive fabrication technique.
6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the forming step includes fusing powders or particles of plastic, metal, or ceramic together using laser energy to form the wearable article.
7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the wearable article is a shin guard, and wherein the performing step includes scanning a lower leg of the user.
8. A shin guard made by the method of claim 7.
9. A watchband made by the method of claim 1.
10. A hockey goalie mask made by the method of claim 1.
11. A football helmet made by the method of claim 1.
12. A chest protector made by the method of claim 1.
13. A face mask made by the method of claim 1.
14. An article of apparel made by the method of claim 1.