Patents Assigned to DASHAMERICA, INC. D/B/A PEARL IZUMI, INC.
  • DUAL RIGIDITY SHOE SOLE
    Publication number: 20120000095
    Abstract: The invention provides bicycling shoes having soles containing materials of at least two different material densities configured to provide improved comfort, and fit for a wearer when walking or running in the shoes, while providing enhanced force transfer from the wearer to a bicycle pedal when bicycling in the shoes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: DASHAMERICA, INC. D/B/A PEARL IZUMI, INC.
    Inventor: Tony L. Torrance
  • AERODYNAMIC BICYCLE SHOE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20110314701
    Abstract: The invention relates to athletic shoe elements that add improved aerodynamic efficiency to an athletic shoe, particularly bicycling shoes. These elements perform as front and/or rear projections below the surface of the sole of the athletic shoe to reduce drag forces on the shoe without impeding the athletic functionality of a shoe as used in sports performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: DASHAMERICA, INC. D/B/A PEARL IZUMI, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald F. Rod, III, Robert D. Ketchall, III