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Patent drawing for Conformable booties, shoe inserts, and footwear assemblies made therewith, and waterproof breathable socks
US 20,180,042,334 A1
Footwear US 20,180,042,334 A1 Expired

Conformable booties, shoe inserts, and footwear assemblies made therewith, and waterproof breathable socks

This invention describes a special kind of waterproof, breathable inner layer for shoes, called a bootie. It's made from a single, stretchy piece of a material called ePTFE, which is then combined with fabric. This seamless design means it can be molded to fit many different shoe sizes and shapes without needing separate sizes or waterproof tape.

Why it matters: Since 2017, advancements in polymer processing and 3D molding technologies may have made seamless ePTFE membrane production and precise shaping more feasible or cost-effective. This could simplify manufacturing and reduce waste in footwear production.

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ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
SpecializedSeamless ePTFE membrane manufacturing, lamination, 3D shaping

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