Patents by Inventor Allen G. Sheets

Allen G. Sheets has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Footwear sole with integral display element
    Patent number: 6539646
    Abstract: A footwear sole is provided that comprises a first layer and a display element integral with the first layer. The first layer has a lower surface and an upper surface and is at least semi-transparent such that the display element is observable through the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Brooks, Allen G. Sheets
  • Waterproof footwear liner and method of making the same
    Publication number: 20030009908
    Abstract: A footwear liner includes two sides connected at a front seam and a back seam by stitching, an inner bottom piece connected to the two sides along a bottom seam by stitching, and an outer bottom piece adhered to the inner bottom piece. Each side includes an outer layer, an inner layer, and an intermediate layer that is impermeable to water and permeable to vapor. The outer bottom piece includes an outer layer and an inner layer that is impermeable to water and permeable to vapor. The two sides and the inner bottom piece cooperate to form a partial enclosure with a toe portion, a heel portion, and an open top portion. In the preferred embodiment, the front and back seams are covered by a sealing tape to waterproof the seams, and the outer bottom piece overlaps and is adhered to portions of the sides adjacent the bottom seam to form a waterproof seal between the outer bottom piece and the sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen G. Sheets, Richard Finney
  • Waterproof footwear liner and method of making the same
    Patent number: 6446360
    Abstract: A footwear liner includes two sides connected at a front seam and a back seam by stitching, an inner bottom piece connected to the two sides along a bottom seam by stitching, and an outer bottom piece adhered to the inner bottom piece. Each side includes an outer layer, an inner layer, and an intermediate layer that is impermeable to water and permeable to vapor. The outer bottom piece includes an outer layer and an inner layer that is impermeable to water and permeable to vapor. The two sides and the inner bottom piece cooperate to form a partial enclosure with a toe portion, a heel portion, and an open top portion. In the preferred embodiment, the front and back seams are covered by a sealing tape to waterproof the seams, and the outer bottom piece overlaps and is adhered to portions of the sides adjacent the bottom seam to form a waterproof seal between the outer bottom piece and the sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen G. Sheets, Richard Finney
  • Footwear sole with integral display element
    Publication number: 20020088143
    Abstract: A footwear sole is provided that comprises a first layer and a display element integral with the first layer. The first layer has a lower surface and an upper surface and is at least semi-transparent such that the display element is observable through the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Mike Brooks, Allen G. Sheets