Patents Assigned to Bata Schuh AG
  • Shoe insole
    Patent number: 4680877
    Abstract: An insole structure having an outer contour corresponding to the shape of the sole of the foot has outer layers between which are located inner layers. The outer layers are made from a wear resistant material such as beechwood, and the inner layers are made from a lighter material such as poplar. The separately cut layers are glued together and shaped to form an anatomically contoured, substantially rigid structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: Bata Schuh AG
    Inventor: Hans Fink
  • Modular substrate sole for footwear
    Patent number: 4593482
    Abstract: A tread substrate or shoe sole for sandals, mules and other footwear includes a plurality of interconnected modular elements which can be joined together. The elements can be made from the same material or plural materials bonded together. The elements are substantially cylindrical and can have different diameters in a single sole structure. Additionally, the elements can be hollow cylindrical bodies and can have differing wall thicknesses and polygonal cross-sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: Bata Schuh AG
    Inventor: Hubert Mayer
  • Cross country skiing boot fitting into a device for the lateral guidance thereof of the ski
    Patent number: 4312141
    Abstract: The cross country skiing boot fitting into a device carrying a plate (8) with preferably one, two or more parallel longitudinal ribs (9) has corresponding parallel depressions (10) in the sole (5). These ribs engage in the depressions and provide lateral guidance for the long distance skiing boot, specifically during descents. The relative movement of the boot (3) with respect to the ski (1) is not impeded during cross country skiing, neither special engagement nor disengagement being unnecessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: Bata Schuh AG
    Inventors: Hubert Mayer, Ernst Praudisch