Patents by Inventor Geoff Swales
Geoff Swales 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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Patent number: 7340851Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, William Marvin
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Patent number: 7337560Abstract: 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 bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane or polyester film attached together to form an airtight seal. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air in the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism is 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 article of footwear may also include an assembly for connecting several tubes to one under foot inflation mechanism. The article of footwear may also include inflatable laces that are inflated by an underfoot inflation mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield
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Patent number: 7278445Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield, Brian J. Christensen, Mark Busse, Todd Ellis
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Patent number: 7263729Abstract: A juvenile playyard including an infant care assembly having a fabric bassinet and changing platform mountable across a portion of a top opening of the playyard.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Chinawut Paul Paesang, Geoff Swales
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Patent number: 7152625Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield
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Publication number: 20060253980Abstract: A juvenile playyard including an infant care assembly having a fabric bassinet and changing platform mountable across a portion of a top opening of the playyard.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Chinawut Paesang, Geoff Swales
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Publication number: 20060253978Abstract: A juvenile playyard including a bassinet assembly mountable on a frame of the playyard and including a bassinet couplable to the frame in a use position across a portion of a top opening of the playyard.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Chinawut Paesang, Geoff Swales
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Publication number: 20060162186Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: William Marvin, Paul Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul Litchfield
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Publication number: 20060130370Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: William Marvin, Paul Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul Litchfield, Brian Christensen, Mark Busse, Todd Ellis
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Publication number: 20060112593Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2006Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: William Marvin, Paul Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul Litchfield
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Patent number: 7047670Abstract: 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 bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane or polyester film attached together to form an airtight seal. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air in the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism is 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 article of footwear may also include an assembly for connecting several tubes to one under foot inflation mechanism. The article of footwear may also include inflatable laces that are inflated by an underfoot inflation mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E Litchfield
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Publication number: 20060048415Abstract: 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 bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane or polyester film attached together to form an airtight seal. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air in the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism is 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 article of footwear may also include an assembly for connecting several tubes to one under foot inflation mechanism. The article of footwear may also include inflatable laces that are inflated by an underfoot inflation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: William Marvin, Paul Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul Litchfield
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Patent number: 6988329Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield
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Publication number: 20050144810Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: William Marvin, Paul Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul Litchfield
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Publication number: 20050028404Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: William Marvin, Paul Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul Litchfield, Brian Christensen, Mark Busse, Todd Ellis
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Publication number: 20050016021Abstract: An inflatable cushioning device, comprising an fluid-tight, enclosed area, wherein said enclosed area is bordered by a first generally flat surface, a second generally flat surface and at least one bellowed surface, such that said bellowed surface will collapse when a force is applied. The cushioning device may comprise an inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air into the enclosed area. The present invention also includes an athletic shoe comprising the bellowed cushioning device. The present invention also includes a process for making the bellowed cushioning device out of various layers of sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: William Marvin, Geoff Swales
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Publication number: 20040211084Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield
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Patent number: 6785985Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield
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Publication number: 20040003515Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield
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Publication number: 20040003517Abstract: 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 bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane or polyester film attached together to form an airtight seal. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air in the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism is 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 article of footwear may also include an assembly for connecting several tubes to one under foot inflation mechanism. The article of footwear may also include inflatable laces that are inflated by an underfoot inflation mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventors: William Marvin, Paul M. Davis, Geoff Swales, Paul E. Litchfield