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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7752776 | Thermally insulating products for footwear and other apparel Articles of apparel comprising insulating components having insulating structures with low thermal conductivity. Preferred insulating components for use in apparel have an insulating structure comprising a gas impermeable envelope and a porous material contained wit... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7317965 | Automatic sandal manufacturing and vending device An automatic manufacturing-vending machine for sandals according to the present invention comprises a sole housing portion housing a plurality of soles for sandals according to a plurality of sizes, an upper housing portion housing a plurality of uppers for sandals ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7277021 | Device and method for alerting a runner when a new pair of running shoes is needed A device and method are provided for determining the wear of a sole of a shoe. The device includes first and second sensors receivable in the sole of the shoe. The sensors are axially spaced and generate signals in response to corresponding impact forces acting ther... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7213354 | Footwear with display element An article of footwear includes an outsole, a midsole, an insole, and a display element having a shape and a thickness. The display element shape can be circular, oval, or other shape appropriate for display through a shoe outsole. The display element has a color, s... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7107235 | Method of conducting business including making and selling a custom article of footwear The present invention teaches a method of conducting retail and Internet business including making and delivering a custom article of footwear. The article of footwear taught in the present invention includes a spring element that can provide improved cushioning, st... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7096603 | Article incorporating an illusionary structure An article of equipment or apparel, such as footwear, is disclosed that includes an exterior surface having misleading depth cues that form a reverse perspective structure. The reverse perspective structure may have a three-dimensional configuration that includes a ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7051459 | Insulated lightweight pack boot A lightweight cold and wet weather pack boot comprising an outer boot including an upper boot with an exterior material layer constructed of waterproofing coated polyester, an interior layer of oxford nylon with insulation batting between the exterior and interior l... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7016867 | Method of conducting business including making and selling a custom article of footwear The article of footwear taught in the present invention includes a spring element that can provide improved cushioning, stability, and running economy. Unlike the conventional foam materials presently being used by the footwear industry, a preferred spring element i... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7010870 | Tufted foam insole and tufted footwear The present invention provides for a tufted foam insole for use in slippers or other footwear. The present invention also provides for tufted footwear. A plurality of tufts in a foam pad provide for a firm but yet cushy feel to a user's foot. ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6962011 | Shoe for a casted foot A cast shoe sized and configured to be worn on a casted foot. The shoe includes an air-insufflated outer sole formed of a resilient polymeric material to absorb impact. The outer sole has a heel portion of substantially uniform thickness, a tapered toe portion that ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6948264 | Non-clogging sole for article of footwear The present invention teaches an article of footwear having a non-clogging for use on natural grass and also artificial turf surfaces. A preferred sole can include protrusions comprising a hydrophobic material having a wettability index equal to or greater than 90 d... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942605 | Exercise equipment Exercise equipment toning and strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, back, shoulders, arms, and legs. A plurality of hand attachments, elbow attachments, knee attachments, and foot attachments are provided which allow the user to exercise their whole body. The bo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6749768 | Magnetic ferrite powder, magnetic ferrite sinter, layered ferrite part, and process for producing layered ferrite part Provided is magnetic ferrite powder in which a peak intensity ratio of Z phase (M3Me2Fe24O41: M=one or more kinds of alkaline-earth metal, Me=one or more kinds from Co, Ni, Mn, Zn, Mg and Cu) of hexagonal ferrite is 30% or... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6319599 | Phase change thermal control materials, method and apparatus An apparatus and method for metabolic cooling and insulation of a user in a cold environment. In its preferred embodiment the apparatus is a highly flexible composite material having a flexible matrix containing a phase change thermal storage material. Th... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6179879 | Leather impregnated with temperature stabilizing material and method for producing such leather The present invention is directed towards a tanned leather product that is impregnated with a plurality of microspheres containing a temperature stabilizing material. The present invention is also directed to a tanning process for embedding the microspher... | 01/30/2001 |
| 5946721 | Apparel for training equestrian riding techniques Horse riding apparel for training proper equestrian positioning of a rider for competition and casual riding, in which a hat, a shirt, and a pair of pants worn by the rider include signalling members for visually communicating the angulation and the postu... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5939488 | Fast setting polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprising low hydroxyl number/high molecular weight polyester diols The subject invention provides reactive hot melt adhesive compositions comprising polyurethane prepolymers which have an isocyanate index greater than one and which are prepared from a low hydroxyl number composition comprising high molecular weight polye... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5925441 | Breathable shell for outerwear Items of clothing that have a predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, including a shell and a waterproof, breathable inner layer. The shell comprises an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high-tensile-strength stratum p... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5802740 | Insulated and waterproof shoe A shoe having an upper, an outsole, a midsole, and an insole. An insulating sock-type liner is fitted within the shoe, having a suspended connection to an upper portion of the shoe and a cemented connection to each of the midsole and insole. The insulatin... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5624758 | Water-based adhesive formulation having enhanced characteristics Adhesive formulations are blends of aqueous polymer dispersions and a hydrophobic plasticizer. The blended dispersed polymers include at least one hard sulfonated polyester urethane, at least one soft non-sulfonated polyester urethane, and at least one po... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5430958 | Athletic shoe An athletic shoe which has a sole, an upper body disposed on the sole and having a throat opening for insertion of a foot, a vamp having a U-shaped forward opening elongated from the throat opening, and a shoe tongue means disposed to cover the U-shaped f... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5406722 | EMU shoe An emu shoe for discouraging combat and aggression towards other emu which consists of a single, flat foot cover of characteristic shape which foot cover includes instep and heel panels that are firmly secured by VELCRO™ adhesive to maintain the shoe in... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5289646 | Athletic shoe An athletic shoe which has a sole, an upper body disposed on the sole and having a throat opening for insertion of a foot, a vamp having a U-shaped forward opening elongated from the throat opening, and a shoe tongue disposed to cover the U-shaped forward... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5123182 | Device for the operation of adjustment, fastening or the like elements of ski shoes and ski bindings A device for the operation of adjustment, fastening or the like elements of ski shoes and ski bindings comprises a small plate (5) adapted to be used as a screw driver, and which has been attached to a strap (3), belt or the like for the locking or holdin... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5113526 | Protective clothing incorporating coil springs Previous types of armored safety workwear are too inflexible, heavy or expensive to be useful. The present invention provides an article of protective clothing comprising a flexible supporting material and a plurality of elongated coil springs held in clo... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5024006 | Athletic shoe An athletic shoe which has a sole, an upper body disposed on the sole and having a throat opening for insertion of a foot, a vamp having a U-shaped forward opening elongated from the throat opening, and a shoe tongue means disposed to cover the U-shaped f... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4930175 | Water-proof snow boot The present disclosure relates to a water proof snow boot and the method of manufacturing the same. A water-proof plastic intermediate member is disposed between the outer leather covering and the inner lining of the boot to prevent water or moisture from... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4910887 | Boating shoe A boating shoe, comprises an upper unit, a midsole and a high traction outsole attached to the bottom of said midsole. The upper unit includes a padded tongue made of a substantially nonabsorbent material and an inner lining having at least two plies. The... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4901453 | Ballet slipper and method of manufacturing a ballet slipper A ballet slipper and method of manufacturing the same is disclosed. The slipper has an integral shank and toe box molded from a flexible thermoplastic polymeric material which can be adjusted by the dancer to conform to her foot. The toe box has a platfor... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4845862 | Cold weather footwear Cold weather footwear includes at least three assemblies: an inner preformed sock comprised of inner and outer fabric layers and an intermediate open cell polyurethane foam layer enabling moisture transmission through the preformed sock; an insole assembl... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4599810 | Waterproof shoe construction An inner liner is provided for a shoe that makes the shoe waterproof and at the same time allows the foot to breathe. To accomplish this purpose, such a liner is constructed of a material that is impervious to water but is pervious to perspiration vapors.... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4481727 | Shoe sole construction A shoe sole construction which features an outer sole (18) having at least one opening (26) through which a protrusion (30) of a less dense midsole (16) extends. The cutout area (26) of the more dense outsole (18) decreases the overall weight of the sole ... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4455767 | Shoe construction An improved shoe construction to be worn on a human foot includes a foot bag made of sheet-like material as a unitary structure. The foot bag comprises an inner sole for underlying and that conforms generally to at least the lower surfaces of the toes, so... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4353173 | Insoles for skate boots A laminated insole for a skate boot is disclosed. The insole includes a base layer moulded in a relatively rigid plastic material and an inner layer of a relatively resilient material laminated to the base layer. The base layer has a raised central portio... | 10/12/1982 |
| 4342160 | Footwear A boot or shoe comprises a preformed portion and a portion which is molded in one piece on to the pre-formed portion and which includes the sole unit and those parts of the upper not constituted by the pre-formed portion. The pre-formed portion comprises ... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4335530 | Shoe sole construction A shoe sole construction which features an outer sole (18) having at least one opening (26) through which a protrusion (30) of a less dense midsole (16) extends. The cutout area (26) of the more dense outsole (18) decreases the overall weight of the sole ... | 06/22/1982 |
| 4295238 | Footwear A boot or shoe comprises a pre-formed portion and a portion which is moulded in one piece on to the pre-formed portion and which includes the sole unit and those parts of the upper not constituted by the pre-formed portion. The pre-formed portion comprise... | 10/20/1981 |
| 4292746 | Light weight insulated athletic shoe A light weight insulated athletic shoe is disclosed. The athletic shoe comprises a sole of flexible rubber having a skid resistant tread; an outer layer of semi permeable material which allows the passage of air and excludes the passage of moisture; an in... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4255876 | Athletic shoe having an upper toe section of stretchable material, external reinforcing strips and improved lacing An athletic shoe is described including a shoe upper having a toe section and a main body section joined together and to a sole portion. Preferably the toe section extends forwardly of the metatarsophalangeal joints and is of a stretchable material to per... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4238894 | Article of footwear with a backward extension to the sole An article of footwear is disclosed for enabling a sufferer or potential sufferer of postural low back pain to lean backwards. An integral portion of a ground - engaging sole of the article is a projection which extends backwards at least one inch behind ... | 12/16/1980 |
