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| 20090286050 | Customizable Articles and Method of Customization - Customizable articles and a method of customization are disclosed. The method produces customizable articles having a graphic or pigment arrangement sandwiched between a film transfer layer and an exterior surface of the customizable articles. The process involves aligning a customizable article and a graphical transfer assembly on a press assembly, heating the press assembly, and applying pressure to the customizable article using the press. After removing the customizable article from the press assembly, the process comprises removal of the carrier layer and inspection of the resulting customizable article. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100084083 | Method of Customizing an Article and Apparatus - A method of applying graphics to a set of articles with a graphic transfer assembly is disclosed. The method includes a step of selecting an article from a set of articles comprising different types of articles. After selecting a last that may be associated with the article, the last may be attached to a last assembly of the graphic transfer assembly. With the article attached to the graphic transfer assembly, a deformable membrane may apply graphics to curved portions of the article. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100175277 | Sole with Adjustable Sizing - A sole with adjustable sizing is disclosed. The sole includes a fixed region and an adjustable region. The adjustable region is deformable when the sole is heated to a melting point associated with the adjustable region. The shape and size of the sole may be adjusted by deforming the adjustable region. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100235258 | Method Of Customized Cleat Arrangement - A method for producing articles of footwear with customized cleat arrangements is disclosed. The method includes a step of designing a customized cleat arrangement using a graphical interface system; a step of drilling holes into an outer plate according to the designed customized cleat arrangement; a step of inserting receiving members into the holes; a step of attaching the outer plate to an upper; and a step of associating a plurality of cleats with the receiving members. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100326591 | METHOD OF CUSTOMIZING AN ARTICLE AND APPARATUS INCLUDING AN INFLATABLE MEMBER - A graphic transfer assembly is disclosed. The graphic transfer assembly includes an inflatable member that is capable of expanding to fill the interior of an article of footwear. The graphic transfer assembly can include a fluid pump for filling the inflatable member. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110192537 | Method Of Customizing An Article And Apparatus Including An Inflatable Member - A graphic transfer assembly is disclosed. The graphic transfer assembly includes an inflatable member that is capable of expanding to fill the interior of an article of footwear. The graphic transfer assembly can include a fluid pump for filling the inflatable member. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110277250 | Inflatable Member - An inflatable member includes at least one adjustable portion. The inflatable member may be inserted into an article. The position of the adjustable portion can be changed according to the size of the article. The inflatable member can also be filled with fluid according to the size of the article. The inflatable member may be to adjust the size of an article. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110301673 | LIGHT THERAPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Light therapy systems and methods improve the use of healthy athletes' muscles before, during, and while recovering after athletic activity. LEDs increase blood flow, increase cell metabolism, and increase waste removal from treated areas of the user's body. Systems and methods for providing these benefits to the user are disclosed herein. | 12-08-2011 |
