FLUID-FILLED BLADDER FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

Title:

FLUID-FILLED BLADDER FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2005018363

Kind Code:

A8

Abstract:

The invention relates to a fluid-filled bladder (200) and a method for making for making a fluid-filled bladder that include a core (220) having at least one fusing filament (230) A portion of the fusing filament is positioned adjacent to the exterior surface of the core such that it engages and fuses to barrier layers of the bladder, thereby securing the core to the barrier layers without the need for an additional fusing agent therebetween.

Inventors:

THOMAS EDWARD N (US)
GOODWIN DAVID (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2004/024388

Publication Date:

June 01, 2006

Filing Date:

August 18, 2004

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Assignee:

NIKE INC (US)
NIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD (US)
THOMAS EDWARD N (US)
GOODWIN DAVID (US)