Method of using an inflatable member to customize an article
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Oct 17, 2017
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May 19, 2016
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Jan 28, 2016
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Abstract
A method of using an inflatable member to customize an article is described. 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 used to adjust the size of an article. The inflatable member may be used to apply a graphic to an article.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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NIKE INC | ONE BOWERMAN DRIVE BEAVERTON OR 97005-6453 |
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- 2016 Application Filing Year
- A43D Class
- 120 Applications Filed
- 84 Patents Issued To-Date
- 70 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Langvin, Elizabeth | Sherwood, US | 150 | 2235 |
# of filed Patents : 150 Total Citations : 2235 | |||
Rapaport, Zvi | Portland, US | 21 | 907 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 907 |
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