Patents Assigned to R. G. Barry Corporation
  • Patent number: 6560900
    Abstract: 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 supporting sole may include lattice walls defining open cells. The slipper also includes an insole and a vamp. The insole covers the platform of the outsole and fits within the sidewall. The method of manufacture includes the steps of providing the outsole, providing the vamp, and attaching a lower perimeter of the vamp to at least a portion of the sidewall extending along a perimeter of the outsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: 6418642
    Abstract: Disclosed is a slipper having an outsole, an insole and an upper attached to the outsole. The outsole includes a bottom wall and a perimeter wall extending from the bottom wall to provide a polymer insole jell receiving area. The insole includes a polymer insole jell and is provided within the polymer jell insole receiving area of the outsole. The polymer insole jell can be formed within the polymer insole jell receiving area, or the polymer insole jell can be preformed and placed within the polymer insole jell receiving area. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing a slipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Donald M. Bigg, Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Publication number: 20010010128
    Abstract: 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 supporting sole may include lattice walls defining open cells. The slipper also includes an insole and a vamp. The insole covers the platform of the outsole and fits within the sidewall. The method of manufacture includes the steps of providing the outsole, providing the vamp, and attaching a lower perimeter of the vamp to at least a portion of the sidewall extending along a perimeter of the outsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: August 2, 2001
    Applicant: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: 6250104
    Abstract: A temperature control assembly is described including a covering with a top panel and side panels constructed and arranged to provide an open bottom side and an interior compartment for receiving an article whose temperature is to be adjusted. The temperature control assembly also includes at least one thermal unit sized for controlling the temperature of the article provided within the interior compartment and at least one pocket provided on one of the interior surfaces of the side panels for holding the thermal unit. In one embodiment, the top panel of the covering has an opening for accessing the interior compartment, that allows a user of the temperature control assembly to easily carry an article within the temperature control assembly. A method of providing temperature control is also described where a temperature control assembly is provided and the temperature of an article within the interior compartment of the temperature control assembly is adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventor: William Bostic
  • Patent number: 6226894
    Abstract: 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 supporting sole may include lattice walls defining open cells. The slipper also includes an insole and a vamp. The insole covers the platform of the outsole and fits within the sidewall. The method of manufacture includes the steps of providing the outsole, providing the vamp, and attaching a lower perimeter of the vamp to at least a portion of the sidewall extending along a perimeter of the outsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: 6112432
    Abstract: An insole for use in a slipper is provided. The insole includes a first cushion layer and a second cushion layer. The first cushion layer includes a first foam layer and an air permeable membrane covering the first foam layer. The second cushion layer includes a second foam layer and an air permeable membrane covering the second foam layer. The first cushion layers are arranged so that the air permeable membrane of each layer faces outward, and the first cushion layer and the second cushion layer are attached together along their perimeter to provide a cavity between the first cushion layer and the second cushion layer. The insole can be referred to as pillow cushion because of the formation of a cavity between the first cushion layer and the second cushion layer. A slipper and a method for manufacturing a slipper are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Beverly Poindexter, Florence Melton
  • Patent number: 6094848
    Abstract: A display chip and a method for displaying an article are provided. The display chip includes a display card and a display card and product holder. The display card is provided for displaying information. The display card and product holder is provided for receiving and holding the display card within a display card receiving area. The display card and product holder includes a hanger for supporting the display chip on a rail; a frame body including a display card receiving area for receiving the display card; a retaining arm which moves between an open position for allowing insertion and removal of the display card, and a closed position in attachment to the frame body for securing the display card within the display card receiving area; and a product attachment location for providing attachment of products to the display chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Sam Heath, Kim Marie Robinson, Richard J. DeCamp, Carlos Roberto Rios, Karen June Dixon, Don Pierce
  • Patent number: 5644856
    Abstract: A wedge slipper includes an all fabric construction with a flat rubber outsole. A wedge cover is stitched to the outsole with a bottom peripheral edge of the wedge cover turned inwardly to avoid presenting exposed stitching. The insole and the wedge cover are stitched together with both the insole and wedge cover turned inwardly at the line of stitching. Into a toe portion of the outsole with a ribbon covering raw edges of the vamp and the insole. A cushion filler of increased thickness is placed within a cavity defined between the outsole and the insole with an enlarged thickness portion of the filler received in the heel cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventor: Walter T. Bray, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5491860
    Abstract: A slipper having a clog appearance is constructed with a soft fabric upper and a flexible molded outsole. The construction technique hides fabric seams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Jr., Walter T. Bray, Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: 5392532
    Abstract: A slipper having a clog appearance is constructed with a soft fabric upper and a flexible upper and a flexible molded outsole. The construction technique hides fabric seams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter T. Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: 5384970
    Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole extending from a toe to a heel. An upper is secured to the sole. The upper is formed of flexible material shaped to conform to a foot. The upper has opposing edges which define an ankle opening and a slot extending from the toe portion to the ankle opening. A flap is secured to the sole and sized to cover the slot. Adhering tabs are used to adhere the flap to the upper. The flap includes a raised end at the toe portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventor: Florence Melton
  • Patent number: D457714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D471346
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D347518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventor: Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D395541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D415606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D418171
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Kim M. Robinson, Terrance L. Wenninger
  • Patent number: D418281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D425690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Tommy Bray, Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D426052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Beverly A. Poindexter