adidas has been granted a patent for a sports shoe upper with a UV curable microlattice structure and knit fabric transition. The structure includes different density regions for enhanced performance. GlobalData’s report on adidas gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on adidas, Footwear 3D Printing was a key innovation area identified from patents. adidas's grant share as of May 2024 was 66%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Sports shoe with uv curable microlattice structure and knit fabric
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12004593B2) discloses a sports shoe design that incorporates an ultra-violet curable microlattice structure along with a second material, such as knit fabric, woven fabric, non-woven fabric, leather, or synthetic leather. The shoe features a transition zone where these materials meet, with a bottom layer covering the bottom side and a top layer covering the top side of the transition zone, overlapping both materials. This design allows for a combination of breathability and permeability in areas with the microlattice structure, and rigidity and support in areas with the second material.
Furthermore, the patent includes variations of the sports shoe design, such as incorporating the top layer into the upper, vamp, or rear portion of the shoe. The transition between the microlattice structure and the second material is achieved through specific stitching that passes through the layers. Different embodiments of the shoe utilize different materials for the second layer, including woven fabric, non-woven fabric, leather, or synthetic leather. These variations offer flexibility in design and functionality, catering to different preferences and requirements in sports footwear.
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