Patents by Inventor Lindell B. Jones

Lindell B. Jones 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: 8286373
    Abstract: The banding device for application to a segment of footwear, whether it be to the heel, sole, around the vamp portion of the shoe, in any combination thereof, which due to its elasticity allows for its stretching into position to be secured either as an endless or continuous loop, for application to these components of the shoe to vary the coloration, design, indicia, trademark, or other aesthetics for the footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: U Turn Sports Co., LLC
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Donald R. Cox, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Publication number: 20100299964
    Abstract: The banding device for application to a segment of footwear, whether it be to the heel, sole, around the vamp portion of the shoe, in any combination thereof, which due to its elasticity allows for its stretching into position to be secured either as an endless or continuous loop, for application to these components of the shoe to vary the coloration, design, indicia, trademark, or other aesthetics for the footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Donald R. Cox, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Patent number: 7748145
    Abstract: The banding device for application to a segment of footwear, whether it be to the heel, sole, around the vamp portion of the shoe, in any combination thereof, which due to its elasticity allows for its stretching into position to be secured either as an endless or continuous loop, or a segment of a length of elastic device, for application to these components of the shoe to vary the coloration, design, indicia, trademark, or other aesthetics for the footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: U Turn Sports Co, LLC Mo Corp
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Donald R. Cox, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Publication number: 20100107447
    Abstract: Footwear, in the category of a sandal, and which may include a thong, slide-on, clog, or related structured sandal, wherein one side or the other of a tongue, upper vamp, or sandal strap may be adhered to an upper part of the sandal sole, or its vamp or cross strap, so that one side of the sandal strap structure may be displayed during its wearing, and can be turned to expose its opposite surface for varying the styling of the worn sandal. The tongue, upper vamp, or strap may be secured by a fastening device, such as a swivel, that allows for turning of these components to expose a selected surface in order to vary the aesthetics and appearance of the worn sandal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Patent number: 7464488
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to footwear where the tongue, or strap, may be reversed, in order to change the aesthetics, coloration, indicia, or other appearance of the footwear. A sandal has an outer strap that reverses upon manipulation by the wearer, where the outer strap turns to expose one surface, which may have a stylized and attractive finish provided thereon, or it may be reversed, so as to change the coloration, indicia, design, or other appearance aspects of the sandal. Alternatively, the outer strap joins to a strap designed to contact the instep of a foot. Rotation of the outer strap occurs without removal of a foot from the strap or the sandal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: U Turn Sports, Co LLC.
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Patent number: 7318290
    Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, and can be turned to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: U Turn Sports Co., LLC.
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Patent number: 7284343
    Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered for pivot to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, or turned, to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: U Turn Sports, Co LLC.
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Patent number: 7257906
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to footwear where the tongue may be reversed in order to open and close vents in the upper of a shoe. Secondarily, the reversible tongue changes the aesthetics, coloration, indicia, or other appearance of the footwear. A shoe has an upper upon a sole. On the sides of the upper, generally vertical stripes have vent between them. The reversible tongue has a symmetric shape and it rotates upon a longitudinal axis. Placed within the upper upon a swivel, the tongue rotates to extend across the vents to close them and to retreat from the vents to open them. In rotating, the tongue changes the coloration, indicia, design, or other appearance aspects of the shoe. Rotation of the tongue occurs with shoe laces loosened or with removal of a foot from the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: U Turn Sports Co, LLC
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Patent number: 6904706
    Abstract: Footwear, in the category of a sandal, and which may include a thong, slide-on, clog, or related structured sandal, wherein one side or the other of a tongue, upper vamp, or sandal strap may be adhered to an upper part of the sandal sole, or its vamp or cross strap, so that one side of the sandal strap structure may be displayed during its wearing, and can be turned to expose its opposite surface for varying the styling of the worn sandal. The tongue, upper vamp, or strap may be secured by a fastening device, such as a swivel, that allows for turning of these components to expose a selected surface in order to vary the aesthetics and appearance of the worn sandal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: U Turn Sports Co., LLC Mo LLC.
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Publication number: 20040187351
    Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, and can be turned to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Publication number: 20040172852
    Abstract: Footwear, in the category of a sandal, and which may include a thong, slide-on, clog, or related structured sandal, wherein one side or the other of a tongue, upper vamp, or sandal strap may be adhered to an upper part of the sandal sole, or its vamp or cross strap, so that one side of the sandal strap structure may be displayed during its wearing, and can be turned to expose its opposite surface for varying the styling of the worn sandal. The tongue, upper vamp, or strap may be secured by a fastening device, such as a swivel, that allows for turning of these components to expose a selected surface in order to vary the aesthetics and appearance of the worn sandal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Publication number: 20040000073
    Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered for pivot to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, or turned, to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Patent number: 6574887
    Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered for pivot to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, or turned, to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: U-Turn Sports Co, LLC
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Publication number: 20020194749
    Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, and can be turned to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Publication number: 20020152637
    Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered for pivot to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, or turned, to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Lindell B. Jones, Raymond F. Tonkel
  • Patent number: D642771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: U Turn Sports Co. LLC
    Inventors: Raymond F. Tonkel, Lindell B. Jones
  • Patent number: D642772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: U Turn Sports Co. LLC
    Inventors: Raymond F. Tonkel, Lindell B. Jones
  • Patent number: D643188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: U Turn Sports Co, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond F. Tonkel, Lindell B. Jones