Patents by Inventor Theresa S. Scalzi

Theresa S. Scalzi 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).

  • Athletic shoe construction
    Patent number: 6557274
    Abstract: A supportive, lightweight athletic shoe construction is described which includes an inflatable upper and a sole. The upper includes a foot conforming support member, an inflatable exoskeleton and an overlay which inhibits outward bulging of the exoskeleton. The sole includes a rigid carrier element, a forefoot unit and a heel unit. The forefoot unit includes a plurality of components which are arranged to work with the biomechanics of the foot. The athletic shoe is structurally minimalistic and functionally efficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Theresa S. Scalzi, Laura K. Mount, Matthew Montross, Merrick W. Jones, Craig Feller, William Marvin, Robert Monahan, Peter M. Foley, Steven F. Smith
  • Athletic shoe construction
    Publication number: 20010032399
    Abstract: A supportive, lightweight athletic shoe construction is described which includes an inflatable upper and a sole. The upper includes a foot conforming support member, an inflatable exoskeleton and an overlay which inhibits outward bulging of the exoskeleton. The sole includes a rigid carrier element, a forefoot unit and a heel unit. The forefoot unit includes a plurality of components which are arranged to work with the biomechanics of the foot. The athletic shoe is structurally minimalistic and functionally efficient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Theresa S. Scalzi, Laura K. Mount, Matthew Montross, Merrick W. Jones, Craig Feller, William Marvin, Robert Monahan, Peter M. Foley, Steven F. Smith
  • Athletic shoe construction
    Patent number: 6237251
    Abstract: A supportive, lightweight athletic shoe construction is described which includes an inflatable upper and a sole. The upper includes a foot conforming support member, an inflatable exoskeleton and an overlay which inhibits outward bulging of the exoskeleton. The sole includes a rigid carrier element, a forefoot unit and a heel unit. The forefoot unit includes a plurality of components which are arranged to work with the biomechanics of the foot. The athletic shoe is structurally minimalistic and functionally efficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Theresa S. Scalzi, Laura K. Mount, Matthew Montross, Merrick W. Jones, Craig Feller, William Marvin, Robert Monahan, Peter M. Foley, Steven F. Smith