Patents by Inventor Seppo Saaristo

Seppo Saaristo 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: 4102061
    Abstract: A shoe has an insole, an outsole, and a midsole situated between the insole and outsole, with a wedge member being situated between the midsole and outsole at a heel region thereof and extending from the heel region toward an arch region thereof. This wedge member is formed with at least one opening situated at the heel region and extending downwardly from the midsole toward the outsole with the midsole and insole both having sufficient flexibility to extend at least partly into said opening in response to receiving the weight of the wearer of the shoe, so that the shoe can adapt itself to the shape of the foot of the wearer and contribute toward uniform support for the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1978
    Assignee: Karhu-Titan Oy
    Inventor: Seppo Saaristo