Patents by Inventor Michael E. Bye

Michael E. Bye 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).

  • Shoe construction with foot and ankle restraining means
    Patent number: 4575954
    Abstract: A shoe having an upper the interior of which is provided with closure material. Cooperating closure material is in place on the exterior of a foot covering and adheres to the shoe upper mounted material to join the foot covering and shoe upper in a positive, non-slip manner. Adhesive material on the interior of the foot covering adheres to the skin of the foot and ankle. Extreme lateral displacement of the foot in an inward or outward direction is restrained by the shoe upper being put in tension. Upright stays prevent sagging of the shoe upper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1986
    Inventor: Michael E. Bye