Patents by Inventor David Lacorazza
David Lacorazza 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).
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Publication number: 20210145115Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole coupled to the upper. The sole includes a main body and a projection extending downwardly from the main body. The projection includes a projection assembly. The projection assembly includes a first pod and a second pod coupled to the first pod by a connecting tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Paul BATES, Paul E. LITCHFIELD, David LACORAZZA, William MCINNIS
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Patent number: 10932519Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes: a foam base; a lateral pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the lateral pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a lateral side of the sole; and a medial pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the medial pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a medial side of the sole, wherein a portion of the foam base extends between the lateral pod assembly and the medial pod assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Paul Bates, Paul E. Litchfield, David Lacorazza, William McInnis
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Patent number: 10016017Abstract: A sole includes a base having a medial side and a lateral side; and a plurality of projections extending from the base, wherein at least one of the projections includes a first pod filled with ambient air and a foam layer disposed below the first pod. The first pod and the foam layer are disposed such that the projection extends non-orthogonally from the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Brian Christensen, William Marvin, David Lacorazza, Ricardo Vestuti, Alexandre Leblanc
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Publication number: 20170245587Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes: a foam base; a lateral pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the lateral pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a lateral side of the sole; and a medial pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the medial pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a medial side of the sole, wherein a portion of the foam base extends between the lateral pod assembly and the medial pod assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Paul BATES, Paul E. LITCHFIELD, David LACORAZZA, William MCINNIS
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Patent number: 9609913Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes: a foam base; a lateral pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the lateral pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a lateral side of the sole; and a medial pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the foam base, wherein the medial pod assembly extends from a heel portion of the sole to a forefoot portion of the sole along a medial side of the sole, wherein a portion of the foam base extends between the lateral pod assembly and the medial pod assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Paul Bates, Paul E. Litchfield, David Lacorazza, William McInnis
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Patent number: 8887411Abstract: A shoe having an improved upper, and method of manufacture are presented herein. The upper is generally comprised of a plurality of non-stretch panels interlinked with at least one stretchable expansion joint. The stretchable expansion joint provides relative movement between the plurality of non-stretch panels such that the upper mimics the relative movement between the bone structures of a wearer's foot.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: David Lacorazza, Torill Flyen, Robert Ruth, Xiaofan Yu
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Publication number: 20130167402Abstract: A sole includes a base having a medial side and a lateral side; and a plurality of projections extending from the base, wherein at least one of the projections includes a first pod filled with ambient air and a foam layer disposed below the first pod. The first pod and the foam layer are disposed such that the projection extends non-orthogonally from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Brian Christensen, William Marvin, David Lacorazza, Ricardo Vestuti, Alexandre Leblanc
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Patent number: 7992324Abstract: A shoe sole is described that provides both cushioning and stability. The sole has a plurality of layers, including a transition layer which allows relative motion between the layers adjacent to the transition layer. The relative motion between the layers of the sole reduces the impact of horizontal shear stresses on the wearer's feet and ankles. One such transition layer includes pliable material and deformable holes within the pliable material. Another transition layer includes at least two rigid plates held together by less rigid grommets or sidewalls. The transition layer may be disposed beneath the entire shoe or only portions of the shoe, with either a more conventional sole structure or rigid support members completing the sole.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: David Lacorazza, Paul M. Davis
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Publication number: 20080276494Abstract: A shoe sole is described that provides both cushioning and stability. The sole has a plurality of layers, including a transition layer which allows relative motion between the layers adjacent to the transition layer. The relative motion between the layers of the sole reduces the impact of horizontal shear stresses on the wearer's feet and ankles. One such transition layer includes pliable material and deformable holes within the pliable material. Another transition layer includes at least two rigid plates held together by less rigid grommets or sidewalls. The transition layer may be disposed beneath the entire shoe or only portions of the shoe, with either a more conventional sole structure or rigid support members completing the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: David Lacorazza, Paul M. Davis
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Patent number: 7377057Abstract: A shoe sole is described that provides both cushioning and stability. The sole has a plurality of layers, including a transition layer which allows relative motion between the layers adjacent to the transition layer. The relative motion between the layers of the sole reduces the impact of horizontal shear stresses on the wearer's feet and ankles. One such transition layer includes pliable material and deformable holes within the pliable material. Another transition layer includes at least two rigid plates held together by less rigid grommets or sidewalls. The transition layer may be disposed beneath the entire shoe or only portions of the shoe, with either a more conventional sole structure or rigid support members completing the sole.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: David Lacorazza, Paul M. Davis
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Publication number: 20080083138Abstract: A shoe having an improved upper, and method of manufacture are presented herein. The upper is generally comprised of a plurality of non-stretch panels interlinked with at least one stretchable expansion joint. The stretchable expansion joint provides relative movement between the plurality of non-stretch panels such that the upper mimics the relative movement between the bone structures of a wearer's foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: David Lacorazza, Torill Flyen, Robert Ruth, Xiaofan Yu
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Publication number: 20080028640Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved upper, and method of manufacture are presented herein. The upper is generally comprised of a forefoot panel extending over a portion of the sole corresponding to a forward area of a wearer's foot, a mid-section panel extending over a portion of the sole corresponding to a midfoot area of the wearer's foot, and a rear panel extending over a portion of the sole corresponding to a rearfoot area of the wearer's foot. The upper further comprises a first expansion joint joining the forefoot panel to the mid-section panel, and a second expansion joint joining the mid-section panel to the rearfoot panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventor: David Lacorazza
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Publication number: 20060032087Abstract: A shoe sole is described that provides both cushioning and stability. The sole has a plurality of layers, including a transition layer which allows relative motion between the layers adjacent to the transition layer. The relative motion between the layers of the sole reduces the impact of horizontal shear stresses on the wearer's feet and ankles. One such transition layer includes pliable material and deformable holes within the pliable material. Another transition layer includes at least two rigid plates held together by less rigid grommets or sidewalls. The transition layer may be disposed beneath the entire shoe or only portions of the shoe, with either a more conventional sole structure or rigid support members completing the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: David Lacorazza, Paul Davis
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Patent number: 6983555Abstract: A shoe sole is described that provides both cushioning and stability. The sole has a plurality of layers, including a transition layer which allows relative motion between the layers adjacent to the transition layer. The relative motion between the layers of the sole reduces the impact of horizontal shear stresses on the wearer's feet and ankles. One such transition layer includes pliable material and deformable holes within the pliable material. Another transition layer includes at least two rigid plates held together by less rigid grommets or sidewalls. The transition layer may be disposed beneath the entire shoe or only portions of the shoe, with either a more conventional sole structure or rigid support members completing the sole.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: David Lacorazza, Paul M. Davis
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Patent number: D516785Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventor: David Lacorazza
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Patent number: D549435Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventor: David Lacorazza
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Patent number: D567493Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventor: David Lacorazza
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Patent number: D671304Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: David Lacorazza, Michael Andrews, Brian Christensen, William McInnis, Paul E. Litchfield, Brian Rinella
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Patent number: D738079Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Paul Bates, Paul E. Litchfield, David Lacorazza, William McInnis
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Patent number: D796167Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Paul Bates, Paul E. Litchfield, David Lacorazza, William McInnis