Patents by Inventor Aaron Azevedo

Aaron Azevedo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20150129629
    Abstract: A backpack has a divider panel having four sides, with a first side pivotally attached to a main bag. A divider pan& zipper attaches the second, third and fourth sides of the divider panel to the main bag. The divider panel is movable, by unzipping the divider panel zipper, from a first position wherein the divider panel is substantially horizontal and divides the main bag into upper and lower compartments, to a second position wherein the divider panel is more vertical and the main bag is not divided into upper and lower compartments. An odor absorber is removably contained within a pouch in the divider panel. The pouch may be formed of mesh layers attached together at their perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Voggenthaler, Aaron Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20110308115
    Abstract: A footwear and footwear construction method that creates the footwear upper sleeve (shoe upper) using at least two overlapping, layered panels of fabric oriented 90 degrees with respect to each other. A lacing system creates a support cage for the foot, which is independent from the footwear upper. The lacing support cage can be asymmetrical in several respects to accommodate the physically asymmetrical shape of the foot. The lacing system includes fingers independent from the footwear upper. The fingers then end in lace eyelets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: K-2 CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tuan Le, Aaron Azevedo, David A. Jewell
  • Publication number: 20080216351
    Abstract: A shoe has a quick-tighten lacing system with a shoelace partially wound around lacing control elements in a pair of rows between an ankle opening and a toe. The lacing system has one or two locking elements for enabling a quick tightening of the shoelace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: ZuitSports, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Carroll, Aaron Azevedo, Mike Rouse, Brian Egne
  • Patent number: 7207125
    Abstract: A midsole insert for use with a shoe is provided. The midsole insert includes a heel portion, a midfoot portion, and a forefoot portion, and a plurality of grid systems located on the midsole insert, where each grid system includes a plurality of openings cut into the midsole insert forming a lattice pattern. The plurality of grids may be located on at least one of the heel portion, the midfoot portion, and the forefoot portion, constructed to provide energy return features. The midsole may further be constructed and arranged to attach directly to an upper during a manufacturing step, to secure the shape of the upper on a last. By attaching directly to the upper, the midsole insert eliminates the need for a stroble board, which is typically used to secure the upper to the last. By eliminating the stroble board, the present invention places the midsole insert and the energy return grid system closer to the foot, which maximizes reaction time and performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Saucony, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jeppesen, Aaron Azevedo, Gregg Duffy
  • Publication number: 20050108898
    Abstract: A midsole insert for use with a shoe is provided. The midsole insert includes a heel portion, a midfoot portion, and a forefoot portion, and a plurality of grid systems located on the midsole insert, where each grid system includes a plurality of openings cut into the midsole insert forming a lattice pattern. The plurality of grids may be located on at least one of the heel portion, the midfoot portion, and the forefoot portion, constructed to provide energy return features. The midsole may further be constructed and arranged to attach directly to an upper during a manufacturing step, to secure the shape of the upper on a last. By attaching directly to the upper, the midsole insert eliminates the need for a stroble board, which is typically used to secure the upper to the last. By eliminating the stroble board, the present invention places the midsole insert and the energy return grid system closer to the foot, which maximizes reaction time and performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Jeppesen, Aaron Azevedo, Gregg Duffy
  • Patent number: 5497564
    Abstract: A shoe construction employs straps formed of plastic material whereby separate areas of the shoe straps have different characteristics of elasticity, flexibility and rigidity. The construction of the strap provides areas connected to the shoe with greater elasticity and flexibility characteristics and a lesser rigidity characteristic than a second area of the strap that has greater rigidity characteristics and is connected to closure members of the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Converse Inc.
    Inventors: Bernie Allen, Joel Rusnak, Aaron Azevedo, Neal Kimball
  • Patent number: 5363570
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a shoe sole containing a cushioning fluid filled bladder and a clip holding the bladder in a set position in the shoe sole and providing enhanced lateral and medial stability to the sole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Converse Inc.
    Inventors: Bernie Allen, Aaron Azevedo, Eckhard Knoepke, Neal F. X. Kimball, Philip L. Blake, John A. Hayes, John A. Healy, Christopher J. Edington