Patents by Inventor Gerd W. P. Gerhartl

Gerd W. P. Gerhartl 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).

  • Patent number: 5392533
    Abstract: The insole contains an absorbent layer (1) which is arranged on a stabilization layer (2). The stabilization layer (2) is made of a fibrous and sealable material, the fibers running predominantly in the longitudinal direction of the insole. On the absorbent layer (1), there is a covering layer (10) which is likewise made of a sealable material. Depressions (20) are provided, the side walls (15) of which are formed by continuations (111, 112) of the material (11, 12) of the covering layer (10). The edges (13) of these side walls (15) are connected rigidly to the stabilization layer (2) so that, between the neighboring depressions (20), there are bridges (25) made from the material of the covering layer (10), which reinforce that section (18) of the stabilization layer (2) lying below.With the given and minimal thickness, the insole is remarkably rigid and durable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Flawa Schweitzer Verbandstoff-und Wattefabriken AG
    Inventor: Gerd W. P. Gerhartl