Abstract: A method of molding an integrated bearing and resilient wheel structure, for a roller skate or the like, and a resulting product having a single bearing. The bearing of the wheel has a centering surface aligned with the bearing axis and exposed for engagement by a mold. The mold defines the shape of the wheel, including its cylindrical running surface, and includes a centering surface that is centered on the running surface of the wheel and is exposed to engage the bearing. The relative position of the centering surfaces of the mold and bearing are so related that, when the surfaces are interengaged, mold spaces extend from oppositely axially directed surfaces of the rotary bearing part. The mold and bearing centering surfaces are engaged to produce centering, and, while shielding the space between the rotary and stationary parts of the bearing from entry of fluid, the mold is filled with a charge of fluid resin.

Abstract: Rolling skating shoe with injection molded sole in which receptacles are provided that support the wheel hangers and wheels. The sole shown has a structural beam "T" profile, the flange of which supports the foot and the lower rib of which has an irregular lower edge forming a series of apertured angled bosses to receive the wheel hanger structure. Receptacles in the form of embedded threaded connectors enable bolting of the wheel hangers directly to the injected sole. The method for forming this shoe includes placing the threaded connectors into the mold and then injection molding the sole of semi-rigid plastic directly against a string lasted upper held in place by a last.

Abstract: A shoe and its method of manufacture in which an upper and preformed rubber outsole are joined by a foamed polyurethane, injection-molded midsole. The rubber outsole and polyurethane foam midsole combine to provide a lightweight and flexible shoe compressively conformable to the flexing foot and having strong traction and long wear.