20120292806 | METHOD OF MAKING THREE-DIMENSIONAL ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE PRODUCTS - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of making a three-dimensional ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) product. According to one embodiment, the method includes providing an EVA sheet; cutting the EVA sheet into a predetermined two-dimensional shape; applying an image the EVA sheet; inserting the EVA sheet into a molding machine; molding the EVA sheet in the molding machine, wherein the EVA sheet is molded into a three-dimensional EVA product; and removing the three-dimensional EVA product from the molding machine. One example EVA product is a hat molded into a semi-spherical shape. During finishing, a pair of circular-shaped decorative components may be affixed to a surface of the semi-spherical EVA product to create the appearance of a hat having ears. | 11-22-2012 |