Patent ID: 9144956
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: A43B,B29C,B29D,B29K,B32B,C08J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for molding a foamed article, comprising: placing an amount of water in a compression mold in the shape of an article; then placing a desired amount of thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads in the compression mold, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane foam beads have a density of from about 0.01 to about 0.3 g/cm closing the mold; bringing the mold to a peak temperature of from about 130° C. to about 180° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds; cooling the mold to a temperature of from about 5° C. to about 80° C. over a period of from about 300 to about 1500 seconds within about 30 seconds after the peak temperature is reached; and removing the article.