Patents by Inventor Gabriel Portaud

Gabriel Portaud 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).

  • Sports boot with variable rigidity
    Patent number: 6371494
    Abstract: A sports boot, particularly for gliding sports, of the type including a rigid sole, an external upper, and a removal liner, the external upper including a first portion made of a rigid and substantially non-flexible material including at least one heel stiffener; a second portion, attached to the first portion and/or to the sole, made of a substantially rigid and flexible material; a third portion attached to the second portion and made of a flexible material. The second portion includes a collar adapted to at least partially surround the user's ankle, and a vamp. The third portion includes a saddle attached to the vamp, and on which a device for tightening the forefoot is arranged. The third portion can also include two flaps attached to the collar, and on which a tightening device is arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Salomon S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Bonaventure, Laurent Marechal, Gabriel Portaud
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D427754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Adidas AG
    Inventor: Gabriel Portaud
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D430969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: adidas International B.V.
    Inventors: Gabriel Portaud, Klaus Peter Tomczak
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D431351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: adidas International B.V.
    Inventors: Gabriel Pablo Prats, Gabriel Portaud, Klaus Peter Tomczak