Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.

Kenneth H Kim

Julius Farkas

Joseph J Vontorcik, Jr

An Plessers

Ungyeong Jung

Joseph J Vontorcik

This technology relates to an integrated article that includes (a) a flexible foam region and (b) a non-foam region. The flexible foam region and the non-foam region are each made of a polyurethane composition. In some embodiments, the flexible foam region is a midsole, and wherein the non-foam region is an outsole. The flexible foam region is made from a flexible polyurethane injection molded foam. The non-foam region is made from a non-foamed polyurethane, which may be extruded or thermoformed. The invention relates to this integrated article, as well as the methods of making and using the same.

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Hudson, OH, United States of America

Kenneth H Kim