Patents Assigned to AVIA Group International, Inc.
  • Shoe sole construction
    Patent number: 5367792
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an intermediate layer for a shoe sole consisting of a hollow shell having convolutions disposed along the periphery thereof. The convolutions are adapted to cushion the foot by compressing when force is applied thereto, and expanding to their original configuration when the force is relieved. An inner filler material may be provided within the shell for added cushioning and resilience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Richard, Kenneth Kolman, Charles Case, Ronald Becker, Alex Gross
  • Insert member for use in an athletic shoe
    Patent number: 5255451
    Abstract: An insert member for use in an athletic shoe. The insert member is made of a material which includes a plurality of rows of alternating peaks and valleys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Tong, David Cousin, Dan Richard
  • Athletic shoe having an insert member in the outsole
    Patent number: 5185943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an insert member for use within the sole region of an athletic shoe. The insert member is made from a resilient material and provides improved energy return to the outsole to enhance recovery from the forces applied to the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Tong, Lawrence Selbiger, Jerry D. Stubblefield, Jack Curley
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D333553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Bevier
  • Element of a shoe shole
    Patent number: D334276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig L. Feller, John S. Earle
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D337872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Bevier
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D337873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International Inc.
    Inventor: Peter P. Backus
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D340348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Earle
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D341925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: Janelle Dahlsten
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D341928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Earle
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D341933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Janelle Dahlsten, Craig L. Feller
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D342148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: Janelle Dahlsten
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D342822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Earle
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D343277
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Richard, Joseph Belvier
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D348766
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Bevier, Daniel Richard
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D349805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Earle, Ruk Peterson, Linda Poetsch
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D351722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Earle
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D351723
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Bevier
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D352387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: Linda Poetsch
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D361425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Avia Group International, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Backus