Patents Assigned to Reebok International Ltd.
  • Midsole stabilizer for the heel
    Patent number: 5353526
    Abstract: A heel stabilizer is provided for the midsole of a shock absorbing sole in footwear. The stabilizer may be provided on a side of a shoe or may surround the entire heel area of the shoe. A stabilizer which surrounds the heel area may be formed as a single piece which wraps around the heel area or may be formed of several pieces joined to form a frame. The stabilizer includes cells when viewed in vertical cross section which provide lightweight, stable cushioning to the foot along the periphery of the midsole. The cells may take a variety of geometric configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter M. Foley, Steven F. Smith
  • Inflation mechanism for inflatable article of manufacture
    Patent number: 5351710
    Abstract: The present invention is an inflatable article of manufacture having inflation and fluid release mechanisms. The inflation mechanism generally comprises a pump and a resilient fluid intake valve. The fluid release mechanism includes a housing, a fluid release means and a protective cover which is received about the housing. The protective cover of the fluid release mechanism may also function as a connector for an "off board" inflation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Matthew L. Phillips
  • Upper for an athletic shoe and method for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 5343638
    Abstract: The present invention is an upper for an athletic shoe which substantially takes the form of an inflatable chamber. The upper is formed from first and second laminates which are welded together at various locations to form several fluid impervious chambers. The chambers, which are visible, are inflated with fluid to provide lightweight support and comfort to the foot of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Charles P. Legassie, Paul E. Litchfield, David Lacorazza, Peter M. Foley
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D348559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: David Preskar
  • Pressurized gas inflation device
    Patent number: D348677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew L. Phillips, David J. Lacorazza
  • Element of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D349187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Judith R. Close, Wayne M. Russell
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D349600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Judith R. Close
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D349806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Amy S. Minkin
  • Element of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D349809
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Judith R. Close
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D351054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Amy S. Minkin
  • End piece for a sliding exerciser
    Patent number: D351201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: E. Kevin Schopfer
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D351721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Kittle
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D351935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Nicolas O'Rorke
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D351937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Scott Hewett
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D351938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Fiona J. Adams, Christopher J. Kittle
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D351939
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Susan B. Ryder
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D351940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: E. Scott Morris
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D352161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: David Preskar
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D352162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Jonathan R. Morris
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D352163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Amy S. Minkin, Edward G. Tavino