Patents by Inventor Graham M. Kelly

Graham M. Kelly 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).

  • Support/sport sock and method of use
    Patent number: 6173452
    Abstract: A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance and method of use. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded portion extending along the plantar surface and a wicking material. The sock is used to enhance athletic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Inventors: Graham M. Kelly, Ray M. Fredericksen
  • Support/sport sock and method of use
    Patent number: 6032296
    Abstract: A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance and method of use. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded portion extending along the plantar surface and a wicking material. The sock is used to enhance athletic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Graham M. Kelly
    Inventors: Graham M. Kelly, Ray M. Fredericksen
  • Support/sport sock
    Patent number: 5898948
    Abstract: A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded heel portion and ball portion and an absorbent lining. A plurality of biomechanical support panels are incorporated into the sock body at locations thereon corresponding to the major muscle-tendon groups of the lower leg. These biomechanical supports serve to stabilize and support these muscle-tendon groups during athletic activity. The sock may be combined with an athletic shoe or other footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Graham M. Kelly
    Inventors: Graham M. Kelly, Ray Fredericksen