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Behavior Modification Wristwatch
A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5410821 | Shoe with interchangable soles The present invention is a sport shoe having a shoe upper with an interior for receiving a human foot and a bottom surface formed thereon, a removable foresole attached to a forward portion of the bottom surface of the shoe upper and having a toe receptac... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5388349 | Footwear insole An insole for articles of footwear comprises an apertured top layer formed from a non-absorbent, thermally non-conductive thermoplastic material which is affixed to a stabilizing layer formed of a non-woven material. The stabilizing layer, in turn, is aff... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5384973 | Sole with articulated forefoot A sole having an articulated forefoot includes a flex joint extending generally longitudinally between the hallux and the second toe and at least one additional flex joint extending transversely across the sole. The flex joints can intersect with each oth... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5368162 | Safety device for parallelepipedic box A theft prevention device to be mounted on a parallelepipedic box, the device including a frame with an insert opening for enclosing the box. The frame is provided with a hook shaped lock tongue, displaceably and pivotally mounted to the frame. The hooked... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5351422 | Replacement cleat method and apparatus for conventional golf shoe cleats A conventional fixed cleat of a golf shoe is replaced with a retractable cleat formed in a unitary body defining a plate with an inside flat surface and an insert member extending laterally from the flat surface, the insert member having threads about its... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5349764 | Shoe securement apparatus Laces are secured through a shoe by a plurality of guides and indentations along the ankle portion of the shoe to tighten and take up slack of a shoelace which includes mating material attached to the ends and which is secured to a shoe by mating surfaces... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5337492 | Shoe bottom, in particular for sports shoes A shoe bottom (2), in particular for sports shoes, having a plurality of individual flexurally resilient carrier elements (21) which are directed transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shoe and which are arranged at spacings one be... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5319866 | Composite arch member An athletic shoe is disclosed having a midsole which is substantially devoid of cushioning material in the arch region. An arch member is located in the arch region to provide support to the foot of a wearer.... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5317822 | Athletic shoe with interchangeable wear sole An athletic shoe with an interchangeable wear sole which can be selected to match a specific sport, is disclosed. An upper portion of the athletic shoe is designed for an individual foot of a particular wearer. This upper portion of the athletic shoe cont... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5317819 | Shoe with naturally contoured sole A construction for a shoe, particularly an athletic shoe such as a running shoe, includes a sole that conforms to the natural shape of the foot, particularly the sides, and that has a constant thickness in frontal plane cross sections. The thickness of th... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5313717 | Reactive energy fluid filled apparatus providing cushioning, support, stability and a custom fit in a shoe A reactive energy fluid filled cushioning and stabilizing apparatus in a shoe is comprised of one or more anatomically shaped fluid filled bladders that are positioned in the forefoot, arch and/or heel areas of the shoe. The bladders assume a complementar... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5313720 | Securing device particularly for ski boots A securing device for ski boots, including a lever associated laterally to a ski boot and provided with a cylinder for adjusting the tension of a cable which is preferably associable with a shell at its ends and externally embraces a presser and a flap. T... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5311680 | Dynamic orthotic A foot supporting orthotic having parallel, separately flexing rays extending forwardly from an arch region which in use underlies the arch of a wearer's foot. The rays are bowed by spring-like elastomers and facilitate the shock absorbing and adaptation ... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5311988 | Pressurizing cap and method for using same A pressurizing cap for a conventional tennis ball container includes a sleeve that defines an internal sealing surface shaped to seal against a lip defined by the tennis ball container as the sleeve is moved axially along a stroke when the sleeve is appli... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5307933 | Device for packaging and distributing sterile objects The device comprises a housing (12) containing a support (13) from which the sterile objects (11) hang, said objects being placed in rows of holes, a movable selector (14) arranged to allow at least one object to be reached, and an arrangement for sealing... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5301442 | Square-toe attachment for golf shoes A square-toe attachment for removable attachment to the front portion of the golf shoe farthest from the golfer's target. The attachment has a generally U-shaped configuration with sides which engage the inside and outside of the sole of the shoe and a re... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5295313 | Self-ventilating shoe having an air-controlling device A self-ventilating device for a shoe, including an air-pumping member disposed in the heel portion of the insole thereof, an ankle-protecting air bag disposed in the heel portion of the insole thereof, an ankle-protecting air bag disposed in the interior ... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5291671 | Foot securing device particularly for trekking boots Foot securing device, particularly usable in trekking boots, including a traction element which has a first portion which embraces the upper heel and malleolar region and a second portion which is curved at the foot instep region and defines grip loops fo... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5291999 | Christmas tree bag A Christmas tree bag for a cut evergreen tree is provided which consists of a flexible cone shaped enclosure having an entrance, so that the evergreen tree can be inserted therein. A structure is for sealing the entrance of the flexible cone shaped enclos... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5287962 | Vacuum seal indicator for flexible packaging material Plastic encapsulated semiconductor devices are susceptible to moisture due to the permeability of molding compounds. Devices may be baked until dry before being shipped to the customer to reduce the risk of cracking. To retain this dry condition, devices ... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5287638 | Water massage and shock absorption system for footwear An article of footwear having a water massage midsole and a shock absorption system characterized by assembling the midsole with a sock lining in the upper for directing a fluid in the midsole to flow forwardly and reversely in the footwear to massage the... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5285584 | Mechanical custom molding of footgear An apparatus for providing footgear with comfortable individualized custom support, said apparatus comprising mechanical means to selectively and seperately change the position of multiple areas of the inner sole of said footgear, said areas corresponding... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5283964 | Ski boot with upper locking device The boot (1) comprises a device (35) for front-to-back immobilization of the upper (2), which acts on an oscillating lever (11) capable of being supported against a stop (13) on the shell base (5). The device is constituted by a rectilinear-motion control... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5282288 | Athletic shoe with interchangeable elements An athletic shoe (10) having interchangeable components for the customizing to the particular needs of a wearer. The wearer's weight, weight distribution, type and level of activity, and other variables are considered when determining the degree and locat... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5279053 | Connecting device for a slipper inside the shell of a ski boot Alpine ski boot comprising an outer shell, in which an inner slipper is placed, the shell being constituted by a shell base incorporating at least one rear cover which pivots on the shell base around a transverse axis to a pivoted open position and vice-v... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5276983 | Article of footwear incorporating a backtab pull and tongue pull The invention pertains to an article of footwear having a backtab pull and a tongue pull on an upper of the article of footwear. The backtab pull and tongue pull assist the wearer in the donning and removing of an article of footwear, in particular an ath... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5274932 | Levered footwear A levered footwear to provide a manipulating force to an aquatic board is described. The footwear has a rigid structure extending to the rear of the heel of the wearer, which is attached to a flexible member covering a portion of the wearer's foot. An adj... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5269409 | Package for at least one disc provided with a central center hole A package having a plurality of rectangular component parts pivotably connected to one another about parallel swiveling axes. These parts include at least one disc carrier, having clamping elements for holding a disc to the carrier, as an intermediate par... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5269080 | Retractable spike shoe An athletic shoe has a sole that is slightly, if at all, thicker than soles that are common to athletic shoes. A plurality of spikes or cleats are caused to depend from the bottom of the sole by an actuation mechanism that has a rotatable knob projecting ... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5269079 | Ski footwear An article of footwear for skiing comprises a rigid-soled sandal attached to the foot with straps; a three-part hinge mechanism located behind the heel for stabilizing the leg laterally while permitting flexing at the knee; and a breathable, waterproof in... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5265352 | Ski boot equipped with a device for immobilizing the upper in its pivoting motion The boot (1) comprises a device (35) immobilizing the upper (2) in a front-to-rear direction and acting on an oscillating lever (11) capable of resting on a stop (13) on the shell base (5). The device is constituted by an externally controlled rotating me... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5265351 | Ski boot having a carrying hanger provided on an outer member thereof The present invention provides a ski boot including an outer member and an inner member inserted therein, in which a carrying hanger is provided in a prescribed position on the outer member and has a taken-out handle so that the hanger can be taken out fr... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5265350 | Sports footwear and support system A footwear device (2000) comprises a rigid base (2100) for supporting the foot (2001) of a user thereon, a medial forefoot counter (2201) associated with the rigid base (2100) for contact with the foot (2001) of a user medial to the medial aspect of the h... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5261169 | System and method for deodorant delivery in footwear An article for the pressure-actuated release of the powder composition comprises a resilient layer having a plurality of discrete reservoirs therein. Each reservoir contains an isolated quantity of an active powder composition, and usually a permeable lay... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5259127 | Device for adjusting the advance of a ski boot An alpine ski boot including a shell base adapted to encircle tn foot, and an upper overlying the shell base adapted to envelop the lower part of the leg of the skier and at the same time enable the leg of the skier to be flexed at least partially frontwa... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5259129 | Winter golf shoe spikes The invention is a replaceable golf shoe cleat or spike 10 for use in place of a standard metal spike 4. Winter golf shoe spike 10 preferably has a main cleat body 11 molded from a durable plastic type material in single unitary fashion. A threaded stud 1... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5259128 | Snowshoe A snowshoe binding providing facilitated entry and exit which includes a support housing made of semi-rigid material having rearwardly extending lateral support arms integral with the support housing to increase lateral support. The toe binding utilizes a... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5257469 | Shoe protector and method of using the same A shoe protector having a body with a back portion having a length for protectively covering a rear portion of a shoe and side portions connectable to each other at a location and adapted to overlie an instep region of the shoe and including a way for sel... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5255451 | Insert member for use in an athletic shoe An insert member for use in an athletic shoe. The insert member is made of a material which includes a plurality of rows of alternating peaks and valleys.... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5255452 | Method and means for creating anti-gravity illusion A system for allowing a shoe wearer to lean forwardly beyond his center of gravity by virtue of wearing a specially designed pair of shoes which will engage with a hitch member movably projectable through a stage surface. The shoes have a specially design... | 10/26/1993 |
