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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6405459 | Bowling overshoe A bowling overshoe includes an upper formed from a stretchable sheet material and two outsole portions attached independently of each other.... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6357145 | High performance lightweight grind shoe apparatus Grind shoe apparatus including a sole mounting a grind plate in the arch area. The grind plate is formed with a downwardly opening concave slide trough and is configured to form clearance spaces at the front and rear thereof. The plate may be formed on th... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6338208 | Short shoe spike A replaceable spike for sport shoes, molded from a durable plastic-type material, comprising a main body, concavo-convex disc having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has a threaded post extending outwardly for removably attaching the sp... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6321464 | Shoe with insole as part sole filler and method of making same A method of manufacture of footwear and the footwear comprising the steps of providing a last with an upper thereon, providing a mold insert on the bottom of the last, providing a mold having a mold cavity for a tread sole, disposing the last and upper ag... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6318554 | Combination of sheet roll with subshaft, producing apparatus thereof, packaging apparatus thereof, and production system thereof An uncrumpling and cutting apparatus cuts a predetermined length of an end portion of a heat transfer recording sheet of a sheet roll obtained by winding the heat transfer recording sheet around an outer periphery of a shaft roll, and a lead sheet stickin... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6314664 | Athletic shoe midsole design and construction A midsole assembly for an athletic shoe includes a midsole formed of soft elastic material, and a corrugated sheet disposed in at least a heel portion of the midsole. The amplitude of the wave configuration of the corrugated sheet is larger at the medial ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6311414 | Athletic shoe midsole design and construction An athletic shoe midsole assembly includes a midsole formed of soft elastic material and a corrugated sheet disposed in the heel portion of the midsole. The corrugated sheet has a pocket structure at edge areas of the sheet, for example the medial side ed... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6311413 | Replaceable elastic air cushion shoe structure A replaceable elastic air cushion shoe structure includes a sole, and a vamp. The sole has a top provided with a plurality of oblique conical locking grooves and having a periphery provided with a plurality of waterproof ribs. The sole has a periphery def... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6308438 | Slipper sock moccasin and method of making same A slipper sock having improved wearer comfort and providing enhanced foot protection is described. The slipper sock includes a sock having thickened padded portions along the ball and heel portions, with a relatively thinner arch portion therebetween. The... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6305100 | Shoe ventilation A shoe which facilitates ventilation between the inner area of the shoe and its surrounding environment. An air cavity allowing foot heat and moisture to escape the immediate foot area and exhaust into free open space is used. A dual-layer sole system whi... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6295741 | Athletic shoe sole design and construction This invention provides a sole assembly for an athletic shoe where the manufacturing process is simplified. The sole assembly includes a midsole body extending from the heel part to the forefoot part of a shoe, a corrugated sheet bonded to the bottom surf... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6282816 | Insole for footwear An insole for a shoe or boot produced by molding together a stiff outer plastic shell, a dual foam inner layer of rubber-like material and a fabric upper layer engaged by the foot. A more dense foam is provided for the inner layer at the arch of the foot.... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6282815 | Method of controlling fluid flow transfer in shoes A method and apparatus for sing the flow of fluid through tubes in the sole of shoes. The apparatus includes a pair of fluid filled tubes along the periphery of the sole of the shoe. One tube is connected to cross tubes that provide flow paths and cushion... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6276523 | Compact disc container A flexible book-like storage receptacle for a compact disc and the printed material that typically accompanies such compact discs. The storage receptacle includes a number of clear, pliable panels movable between an open position for easy access to the co... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6266899 | Sports boot A sports boot that includes an upper, an outer sole and at least one fastening member adapted to cooperate with an associated fastening member of a sports article, such as a snowboard, ski, or skate. The upper is provided at its lower end with a continuou... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6266837 | Combined two-shoe tree and organizer A combined shoe tree and organizer comprising a two-shoe tree capable of holding and preserving a pair of shoes and an organizer therefor. The two-shoe tree comprises a mounting portion and two heel members, each heel member being connected to said mounti... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6266898 | Air-circulating, shock-absorbing shoe structures A structure for ventilating a toe region of a shoe includes a body including in its heel zone two major walls and a resilient element having a multitude of voids arranged in a pumping chamber to urge the two walls apart against the action of external forc... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6260290 | Quarter for skate boot A one-piece quarter for a lasted skate boot. The quarter comprises a quarter medial portion and a quarter lateral portion. The quarter medial and quarter lateral portions each comprise, respectively, foxing medial and lateral portions. A tendon guard is d... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6253467 | Mounting for a snowboard boot strap A snowboard boot for use with a snowboard boot strap that is attachable thereto. In one aspect, the boot comprises a foot-shaped outer surface; and a strap mounting member that includes an attachment feature adapted to mount a portion of the strap to the ... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6247253 | Removable cleat for snowshoe A removable ice cleat for an outer frame member of a snowshoe provides traction for snow packed and icy conditions. For looser conditions including powdery snow, the ice cleats are quickly removable thus making the snowshoe versatile for all weather condi... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6247248 | Ventilation system and method for footwear A footwear ventilation system that introduces fresh air into a shoe upper using an air displacement chamber actuated by the downward force of a foot. The ventilation system comprises a lasting board and a ventilation unit comprising a one-way inflow check... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6247249 | Shoe system with a resilient shoe insert The shoe system comprises a shoe that has a toe section and a heel portion. A shoe sole is disposed inside the shoe and has a groove defined therein. The groove extends angularly from an upper surface of the shoe sole rearwardly towards the heel portion o... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6243972 | Soft boot for a gliding sport A boot for a gliding sport, consisting of a bootie with a soft upper (1) and of an intermediate rigid sole (4) itself at least partially covered by a flexible walking sole (9), and provided with a transverse metal bar (6) for connection to a binding. The ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6237254 | Boot with strapping to restrain movement of foot A boot comprises an upper, an outsole affixed to the upper, and an insole affixed within the boot. The upper includes a vamp, a counter, and a shaft. A flexible but substantially inelastic liner is affixed to the insole and to the upper, to and around an ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6237256 | Balance-enhanced insert for footwear An article of footwear and insert for an article of footwear are provided with means for stimulating cutaneous pressure sensation from the perimeter of the plantar surface (sole) of the foot. Increasing cutaneous sensation from the perimeter of the planta... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6237253 | Shoe, optionally shoe with a high upper A shoe with optionally a high upper such as a moutaineering boot or a sports shoe, comprises an upper and a tongue connected with said upper and having a foot-inside edge, a foot-outside edge and an edge close to a shin, said edge close to the shin connec... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6233849 | Snowshoe with a rigid central deck member A snow shoe (1) includes a tubular frame (2) defining an interior zone. A deck (4) which is surrounded by the frame is made in part of a film (3). A binding (7) retained on the deck for securing the boot of the user. A central technical bottom piece (15) ... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6226894 | Slipper and method for manufacturing slipper A slipper and a method of manufacturing a slipper is described where the slipper includes an outsole having a sidewall extending along a perimeter of the outsole. The outsole also includes a supporting sole structure including a platform surface. The supp... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6226895 | Footwear construction A shoe construction having a sole with an outsole shell that is filled with a filling material, such as polyurethane foam, and secured to the upper by a welt. The sole includes an insole having a downwardly extending rib, an outer shell defining a void co... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6219939 | Athletic shoe midsole design and construction A midsole assembly for an athletic shoe comprising a midsole and a corrugated sheet. The midsole is formed of soft elastic material. The corrugated sheet is disposed in at least a heel portion of the midsole. Either or both amplitude and wavelength of wav... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6216365 | Shock-absorbing insole A shock-absorbing insole for footwear, including a top member adapted to be in contact with the user's foot; a bottom member partly connected to the top member and adapted to rest on the inside sole of a piece of footwear, and defining a space with a heel... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6202325 | Footgear sole and sandal A footgear sole is formed of a material with resiliency and has a uniform thickness over the entire area thereof inclusive of a heel portion. An incision is formed in the ground plane of the sole along a straight line extending via one point present at a ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6195918 | Grinding apparatus with flexible plate Grind shoe device of the present invention includes a shoe sole having downwardly facing heel and forefoot tread surfaces and a downwardly opening recess formed with longitudinal and transverse recess sections. A grind plate device is formed with transver... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6195919 | Mountaineering snowshoe The novel snowshoe (400) includes at least one tail extender (404) to provide variable flotation characteristics and traction bars (412) that provide improved side slip protection such as when traversing steep terrain. The snowshoe (400) is thereby especi... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6195920 | Grinding footwear apparatus with storage compartment An article of athletic footwear with a sole having a downwardly opening recess removably mounting a low friction grind plate for sliding across a protruding feature on a supporting surface and including an accessible storage compartment for temporarily st... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6189242 | Shoe for bicycle A shoe for a bicycle includes an outsole having a depression for receiving a board and having an opening for receiving a coupler. The board has a recess for receiving a fastener plate. One or more fasteners are engaged through the coupler and the board an... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6189241 | Cushioned in-line skate shoe A cushioned in-line skate shoe comprises: an in-line skate shoe body, including: an outer side wall which has an outer lower edge, an inner side wall which has an inner lower edge, a sole provided on a bottom of the shoe body and connected between the out... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6182379 | Adjustable depth traction device for an athletic shoe An adjustable depth traction device for an athletic shoe which allows the shoe to be easily adapted to various terrains and course requirements. The present invention provides a traction device for an athletic shoe, typically a golf shoe, comprised of a b... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6182381 | Sole of baseball spiked shoe and method of measuring shearing stress distribution of baseball spiked shoe A sole of a baseball spiked shoe has a toe portion projection, a first metatarsal head projection, a stepping portion projection, and a fifth metatarsal head projection provided at a fore foot portion at the bottom plane of the shoe sole, and a heel media... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6182382 | Boot leg opening cover attachment A boot leg opening cover attachment for attachment to a pair of boots to cover the upper leg openings of the boots to prevent precipitation and debris from entering the boots. The boot leg opening cover attachment includes a pair of cover members each hav... | 02/06/2001 |
