Patents Assigned to Reebok International Ltd.
  • Convertible sandal
    Patent number: 7331122
    Abstract: An article of footwear to be used as a convertible sandal comprising a sole, a forefoot cover, and heel strap. The forefoot cover is securely attached to the sole and extends over the forefoot portion of the sole. The heel strap is linked to the sole and extends over the heel portion of the sole. Further, the sole includes a sidewall having an interlocking section along the heel portion of the sole. The heel strap is adapted to be set within the interlocking section of the sidewall of the sole to thereby hold the rear heel support to the sidewall of the sole. As such, a user has the option of using the heel strap to secure his heel to the heel portion of the sandal, or alternatively setting the heel strap within the interlocking section of the sidewall and thereafter using the sandal in a “flip-flop” style.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: John J. Januszewski, Andre Mossiat, Robert Ruth, Brian Foresta
  • Shoe strap changing system
    Patent number: 7328527
    Abstract: The shoe strap changing system of the present invention consists of a base shoe, which includes an upper and a sole. The sole includes a slot, which has a height, a width extending from near the heel portion of the sole across the middle portion of the sole toward the toe portion of the sole, and a depth extending from the medial side of the sole to the lateral side of the sole. The position and size of the slot enables various size straps to encircle the upper of the base shoe, thereby providing stability for the user's foot and versatility of the appearance of the base shoe. Since the slot accommodates various size straps, the base shoe may form the basis for a shoe strap changing system. A user can remove a first strap from the base shoe, and place a second strap through the slot. The second strap may have the same or different characteristics of the first strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Jared Goldman
  • Padded Garment
    Publication number: 20080022431
    Abstract: A padded garment having at least one pocket with at least one pad located within the at least one pocket. The at least one pad has a plurality of interconnected, spaced apart tubes. The interconnected tubes form a cavity which is filled with air that can flow between the plurality of spaced apart tubes. A first end of each of the spaced apart tubes are interconnected along a first pathway and a second end of each of the spaced apart tubes are interconnected along a second pathway. The first and second pathways are recessed from a top plane and a bottom plane of the pad in areas between adjacent tubes such that the pad is flexible along the recessed areas of the first and second pathways and substantially less flexible along a length of the spaced apart tubes. The pad is shaped to correspond to an area of a wearer's body it is intended to cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher Gallo, Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, Francis V. Millette
  • Shoe having an inflatable bladder
    Patent number: 7278445
    Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and one or more bladders which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces of the upper. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer to inflate the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism may be monolithic with the bladder or may be a satellite inflation mechanism coupled to the bladder. The article of footwear may also include a deflation mechanism. The deflation mechanism may include a release valve capable of remaining in a open position and/or an adjustable check valve. The deflation mechanism may also be a combination check valve and release valve accessing a single opening in the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield, Brian J. Christensen, Mark Busse, Todd Ellis
  • Support and cushioning system for an article of footwear
    Patent number: 7181867
    Abstract: A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Matthew J. Montross, Steven F. Smith, J. Spencer White, Alexander W. Jessiman
  • Collapsible shoe
    Patent number: 7168190
    Abstract: An article of footwear including an upper formed of a flexible upper material and a sole formed of a flexible sole material, wherein the sole is rolled, folded, or collapsed onto itself to reduce the volume of the article of footwear. The article of footwear in a collapsed state can then be packaged in a container. This container can be dispensed by a vending machine in a convenient urban area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Gillespie
  • Support and cushioning system for an article of footwear
    Publication number: 20070006488
    Abstract: A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul Litchfield, Matthew Montross, Steven Smith, J. White, Alexander Jessiman
  • Closure system
    Patent number: 7159341
    Abstract: A closure system comprises a hook and pile material having hooks on one side and pile on the other side. With regard to footwear, the present invention is a shoe comprising this material allowing a wearer to adjust the point of attachment of closure straps on the exterior of the outer member of the shoe, thereby allowing every shoe wearer to wear the strap across the throat of the shoe at a different location. With regard to apparel, the present invention is a closure system comprising a single-ply hook and pile material in which the overlapped piece, or the exterior piece attaches to the underlapped piece, or the interior piece that provides the wearer with the ability to customize the fitting of the apparel, including the tightness of the apparel around an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul M Davis, William Marvin, Greg Reagan
  • Combination check valve and release valve
    Patent number: 7152625
    Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and a bladder which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces. The bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane attached together via welding. The bladder includes a medial compartment and a lateral compartment attached to each other under the foot of the wearer. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air to the chambers. The inflation mechanism is located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield
  • Selectively dynamic exercise platform
    Patent number: 7112168
    Abstract: Balancing equipment that provides a selectively dynamic platform for an individual thereon. The weight and movement of the individual causes the platform to tilt in any direction, thereby attempting to throw off the balance of the individual, causing the individual to work on maintaining balance while on the dynamic platform. The dynamic nature of the platform can be adjusted to correspond to the balancing abilities of individuals. An adjustment mechanism increases or reduces the amount the platform is able to tilt, without requiring the raising or lowering of any component of the platform. An exercise mechanism can also be connected to the platform to further modify the dynamic nature of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignees: Icon IP, Inc., Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Jeremy Butler, Adrian Van Dam
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D540519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel Hobson
  • Shoe sidewall
    Patent number: D541015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Juan Antonio Diaz
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D542518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: William Marvin
  • Portion of shoe sidewall
    Patent number: D543677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Andrews, William McInnis, Paul Bates, Paul E. Litchfield
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D544184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Juan Antonio Diaz
  • Portion of a shoe sole
    Patent number: D545560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Gregory R. Ruth
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D549435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: David Lacorazza
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D558441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Kohei Kanata
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D558442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Kohei Kanata
  • Hockey stick
    Patent number: D558844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Philippe Jeanneau, David McGibbon, Steve Davis