Patents by Inventor Heiko Schlarb
Heiko Schlarb 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: 20240008595Abstract: A sole for a shoe, the sole comprising reinforcing members extending in a front half of the sole, wherein at least a first one of the reinforcing members further extends rearwardly beyond a midfoot area and into a heel area of the sole and wraps up to a posterior portion of an ankle region. A shoe, in particular a running shoe, comprising such a sole. A method for the manufacture of such items.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Robbie PATERSON, Harry MILES, Daniel RUIZ, Fabian SCHWEIZER, Sam FORESTER, Falk BRUNS, Peter VALDIVIA, Jochen BARTL, Tobias BIEGEL, Valentin PERRIN, Jürgen WEIDL, Matthias SCHMITT, Heiko SCHLARB, Alejandro ALCANIZ, Ronny Herman Gerard GROENEVELD
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Patent number: 11779077Abstract: A sole for a shoe, the sole comprising reinforcing members extending in a front half of the sole, wherein at least a first one of the reinforcing members further extends rearwardly beyond a midfoot area and into a heel area of the sole and wraps up to a posterior portion of an ankle region. A shoe, in particular a running shoe, comprising such a sole. A method for the manufacture of such items.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Robbie Paterson, Harry Miles, Daniel Ruiz, Fabian Schweizer, Sam Forester, Falk Bruns, Peter Valdivia, Jochen Bartl, Tobias Biegel, Valentin Perrin, Jürgen Weidl, Matthias Schmitt, Heiko Schlarb, Alejandro Alcaniz, Ronny Herman Gerard Groeneveld
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Publication number: 20220369759Abstract: Improved soles for shoes, in particular for sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided, said sole having a cushioning element that includes randomly arranged particles of an expanded material and a control element. The control element is free from expanded material and reduces the shearing motions in a first region of the cushioning element compared to shearing motions in a second region of the cushioning element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: John Whiteman, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, Angus Wardlaw, Heiko Schlarb, James Tarrier
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Patent number: 11445783Abstract: Improved soles for shoes, in particular for sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided, said sole having a cushioning element that includes randomly arranged particles of an expanded material and a control element. The control element is free from expanded material and reduces the shearing motions in a first region of the cushioning element compared to shearing motions in a second region of the cushioning element.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: adidas AGInventors: John Whiteman, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, Angus Wardlaw, Heiko Schlarb, James Tarrier
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Publication number: 20220256967Abstract: A shoe, in particular a running shoe, may include an upper and a sole unit. The upper is attached to the sole unit such that in a midfoot region there is a gap between a lower side of the upper and a top side of the sole unit. The gap may extend from a lateral side of the shoe to a medial side of the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Angus Wardlaw, Zachary Clinton Coonrod, James Tarrier, Heiko Schlarb, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, Warren Freeman
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Publication number: 20220167708Abstract: Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Stuart David Reinhardt, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, James Tarrier, Robert Leimer, Tru Huu Minh Le, Angus Wardlaw, Warren Freeman, Heiko Schlarb, Christopher Edward Holmes, John Whiteman, Sabrina Kerling
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Patent number: 11291268Abstract: A shoe, in particular a running shoe, may include an upper and a sole unit. The upper is attached to the sole unit such that in a midfoot region there is a gap between a lower side of the upper and a top side of the sole unit. The gap may extend from a lateral side of the shoe to a medial side of the shoe.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Angus Wardlaw, Zachary Clinton Coonrod, James Tarrier, Heiko Schlarb, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, Warren Freeman
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Patent number: 11284669Abstract: Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Stuart David Reinhardt, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, James Tarrier, Robert Leimer, Tru Huu Minh Le, Angus Wardlaw, Warren Freeman, Heiko Schlarb, Christopher Edward Holmes, John Whiteman, Sabrina Kerling
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Publication number: 20210259358Abstract: A sole for a shoe, the sole comprising reinforcing members extending in a front half of the sole, wherein at least a first one of the reinforcing members further extends rearwardly beyond a midfoot area and into a heel area of the sole and wraps up to a posterior portion of an ankle region. A shoe, in particular a running shoe, comprising such a sole. A method for the manufacture of such items.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Robbie PATERSON, Harry MILES, Daniel RUIZ, Fabian SCHWEIZER, Sam FORESTER, Falk BRUNS, Peter VALDIVIA, Jochen BARTL, Tobias BIEGEL, Valentin PERRIN, Jürgen WEIDL, Matthias SCHMITT, Heiko SCHLARB, Alejandro ALCANIZ, Ronny Herman Gerard GROENEVELD
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Publication number: 20210161249Abstract: Described are soles for shoes, and shoes with such soles. The sole includes a first partial region and a second partial region, a cushioning element, and a protection element. The cushioning element is arranged within at least a portion of the first partial region and within at least a portion of the second partial region. The protection element is also arranged within at least a portion of the first partial region and within at least a portion of the second partial region. The cushioning element has a greater stiffness in the first partial region than in the second partial region. When a wearer treads down with the sole on a surface, the protection element has a larger contact area with the surface in the first partial region than in the second partial region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Paul Leonard Michael Smith, James Tarrier, Angus Wardlaw, Heiko Schlarb
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Patent number: 10925347Abstract: Described are soles for shoes, and shoes with such soles. The sole includes a first partial region and a second partial region, a cushioning element, and a protection element. The cushioning element is arranged within at least a portion of the first partial region and within at least a portion of the second partial region. The protection element is also arranged within at least a portion of the first partial region and within at least a portion of the second partial region. The cushioning element has a greater stiffness in the first partial region than in the second partial region. When a wearer treads down with the sole on a surface, the protection element has a larger contact area with the surface in the first partial region than in the second partial region.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Paul Leonard Michael Smith, James Tarrier, Angus Wardlaw, Heiko Schlarb
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Publication number: 20200329809Abstract: Improved soles for shoes, in particular for sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided, said sole having a cushioning element that includes randomly arranged particles of an expanded material and a control element. The control element is free from expanded material and reduces the shearing motions in a first region of the cushioning element compared to shearing motions in a second region of the cushioning element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: John Whiteman, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, Angus Wardlaw, Heiko Schlarb, James Tarrier
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Publication number: 20200253328Abstract: Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Stuart David Reinhardt, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, James Tarrier, Robert Leimer, Tru Huu Minh Le, Angus Wardlaw, Warren Freeman, Heiko Schlarb, Christopher Edward Holmes, John Whiteman, Sabrina Kerling
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Patent number: 10721991Abstract: Improved soles for shoes, in particular for sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided, said sole having a cushioning element that includes randomly arranged particles of an expanded material and a control element. The control element is free from expanded material and reduces the shearing motions in a first region of the cushioning element compared to shearing motions in a second region of the cushioning element.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: adidas AGInventors: John Whiteman, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, Angus Wardlaw, Heiko Schlarb, James Tarrier
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Patent number: 10667576Abstract: Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Stuart David Reinhardt, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, James Tarrier, Robert Leimer, Tru Huu Minh Le, Angus Wardlaw, Warren Freeman, Heiko Schlarb, Christopher Edward Holmes, John Whiteman, Sabrina Kerling
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Patent number: 10123585Abstract: Soles for a shoe have a midsole with a base body and a plurality of deformation elements, and an outsole with a first outsole region and a plurality of first outsole elements. Pressure load on one first outsole element of the plurality of first outsole elements leads to a deformation of at least one of the plurality of deformation elements which are associated with the one first outsole element of the plurality of first outsole elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Daniel Stephen Price, Angus Wardlaw, Christopher Edward Holmes, Falk Bruns, Robert Leimer, John Whiteman, Timothy Kelvin Robinson, Heiko Schlarb, Warren Freeman
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Publication number: 20180303198Abstract: Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Stuart David Reinhardt, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, James Tarrier, Robert Leimer, Tru Huu Minh Le, Angus Wardlaw, Warren Freeman, Heiko Schlarb, Christopher Edward Holmes, John Whiteman, Sabrina Kerling
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Patent number: 10039342Abstract: Describes are support elements for a sole of a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, a sole and a shoe with such a support element, as well as a method for the manufacture of a support element. As examples, the support element includes a first partial member formed of a first material, and a second partial member formed of a second material. The first partial member is mechanically joined to the second partial member in a connection region, wherein the connection region is configured to allow the first partial member to rotate or slide relative to the second partial member. The first partial member, the second partial member, and the connection region can be co-molded and joined together in a single fabricating step.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Stuart David Reinhardt, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, James Tarrier, Robert Leimer, Tru Huu Minh Le, Angus Wardlaw, Warren Freeman, Heiko Schlarb, Christopher Edward Holmes, John Whiteman, Sabrina Kerling
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Publication number: 20180206591Abstract: Improved soles for shoes, in particular for sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided, said sole having a cushioning element that includes randomly arranged particles of an expanded material and a control element. The control element is free from expanded material and reduces the shearing motions in a first region of the cushioning element compared to shearing motions in a second region of the cushioning element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: John Whiteman, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, Angus Wardlaw, Heiko Schlarb, James Tarrier
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Patent number: 9930928Abstract: Improved soles for shoes, in particular for sports shoes, are described. A sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, is provided, said sole having a cushioning element that includes randomly arranged particles of an expanded material and a control element. The control element is free from expanded material and reduces the shearing motions in a first region of the cushioning element compared to shearing motions in a second region of the cushioning element.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: adidas AGInventors: John Whiteman, Paul Leonard Michael Smith, Angus Wardlaw, Heiko Schlarb, James Tarrier