Patents by Inventor Thomas E. McGann, III

Thomas E. McGann, III 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: 8322054
    Abstract: A shoe has a sole member with an upper surface for receiving a user's foot and a lower surface for contacting a support surface. An interchangeable strap has a sole member engaging portion and may be selectively interconnected with the sole member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventors: Craig Feller, David G. Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Publication number: 20100000127
    Abstract: A shoe has a sole member with an upper surface for receiving a user's foot and a lower surface for contacting a support surface. An interchangeable strap has a sole member engaging portion and may be selectively interconnected with the sole member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Craig Feller, David G. Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: 7174657
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved footwear that overcomes many of the limitations of the prior art. A shoe according to the present invention, includes a sole member with an upper surface for receiving a user's foot and a lower surface for contacting a support surface. The sole member has a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are spaced apart and extend between the upper and lower surfaces. The sole member also has a slot defined therethrough, with the slot extending between the first and second sidewalls. A strap has a pair of opposed ends and a midportion therebetween. The midportion is designed to be received in and retained by the slot. The slot also has a closure member for joining the opposed ends. When the midportion of the strap is received in the slot and the closure member joins the opposed ends, the strap and the sole cooperate to form a shoe upper for receiving the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventors: David Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: 7162814
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved footwear that overcomes many of the limitations of the prior art. A shoe according to the present invention, includes a sole member with an upper surface for receiving a user's foot and a lower surface for contacting a support surface. The sole member has a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are spaced apart and extend between the upper and lower surfaces. The sole member also has a slot defined therethrough, with the slot extending between the first and second sidewalls. A strap has a pair of opposed ends and a midportion therebetween. The midportion is designed to be received in and retained by the slot. The slot also has a closure member for joining the opposed ends. When the midportion of the strap is received in the slot and the closure member joins the opposed ends, the strap and the sole cooperate to form a shoe upper for receiving the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventors: David Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: 6792696
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved footwear that overcomes many of the limitations of the prior art. A shoe according to the present invention, includes a sole member with an upper surface for receiving a user's foot and a lower surface for contacting a support surface. The sole member has a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are spaced apart and extend between the upper and lower surfaces. The sole member also has a slot defined therethrough, with the slot extending between the first and second sidewalls. A strap has a pair of opposed ends and a midportion therebetween. The midportion is designed to be received in and retained by the slot. The slot also has a closure member for joining the opposed ends. When the midportion of the strap is received in the slot and the closure member joins the opposed ends, the strap and the sole cooperate to form a shoe upper for receiving the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Bergann LLC
    Inventors: David Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III, Daniel M. Doerer, Gary A. Woods
  • Patent number: D514778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: David Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: D514780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: David Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: D535085
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventors: David Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: D467407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Bergann LLC
    Inventors: David Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III, Daniel M. Doerer, Gary A. Woods
  • Patent number: D467709
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Bergann LLC
    Inventors: David Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III, Daniel M. Doerer, Gary A. Woods
  • Patent number: D470304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Bergann LLC
    Inventors: David Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III, Daniel M. Doerer, Gary A. Woods
  • Patent number: D595940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventors: Craig Feller, David G. Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: D602233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Inventors: Craig Feller, David G. Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: D604037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventors: Craig Feller, David G. Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: D607195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventors: Craig Feller, David G. Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III
  • Patent number: D613490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventors: Craig Feller, David G. Berg, Thomas E. McGann, III