Patents Examined by M. D. Pattterson
  • Athletic shoe construction
    Patent number: 6237251
    Abstract: A supportive, lightweight athletic shoe construction is described which includes an inflatable upper and a sole. The upper includes a foot conforming support member, an inflatable exoskeleton and an overlay which inhibits outward bulging of the exoskeleton. The sole includes a rigid carrier element, a forefoot unit and a heel unit. The forefoot unit includes a plurality of components which are arranged to work with the biomechanics of the foot. The athletic shoe is structurally minimalistic and functionally efficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Theresa S. Scalzi, Laura K. Mount, Matthew Montross, Merrick W. Jones, Craig Feller, William Marvin, Robert Monahan, Peter M. Foley, Steven F. Smith