Patents by Inventor Alexander Dardinski
Alexander Dardinski 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).
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Publication number: 20230064528Abstract: A separable footwear article comprising an outsole oriented at a bottom of the footwear and configured for ground contact, the outsole comprising a first material, an upper portion comprising a second material different from the first material, and a welt positioned between the outsole and the upper. The welt is releasably coupled to the outsole with a first thread using a first stitching technique, and releasably coupled to the upper portion with a second thread using a second stitching technique. The outsole, the upper portion, and the welt are configured to be separated upon receipt of a pulling force upon the first thread and the second thread sufficient to remove the first thread and the second thread from the footwear article.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Chao Yun Lai, Alexander Dardinski, Tadd Nicholas Smith, David Hass
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Publication number: 20220408873Abstract: A separable footwear article may comprise an outsole oriented at the bottom of the footwear and configured for ground contact, the outsole comprising a first material; an upper portion releasably coupled to the outsole with thread using chain stitching, the upper portion comprising a second material different from the first material; and an insole removeably disposed adjacent the upper portion and the outsole, the insole comprising a third material different from the first material and the second material; wherein the outsole, the upper portion, and insole are capable of being separated by releasing the thread and hand pulling the thread from the footwear article.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Chao Yun Lai, Alexander Dardinski, Tadd Nicholas Smith, David Hass
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Patent number: 11412809Abstract: A separable footwear article may comprise an outsole oriented at the bottom of the footwear and configured for ground contact, the outsole comprising a first material; an upper portion releasably coupled to the outsole with thread using chain stitching, the upper portion comprising a second material different from the first material; and an insole removeably disposed adjacent the upper portion and the outsole, the insole comprising a third material different from the first material and the second material; wherein the outsole, the upper portion, and insole are capable of being separated by releasing the thread and hand pulling the thread from the footwear article.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: TBL Licensing LLCInventors: Chao Yun Lai, Alexander Dardinski, Tadd Nicholas Smith, David Hass
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Patent number: 11408104Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure is a footwear article. The footwear article includes a double layer knitted upper having a foot bed, an upper portion continuous with the foot bed, an ankle opening, and an inner void for receiving a foot of a wearer. The double layer knitted upper has an outer knit layer defining an exterior surface of the double layer knitted upper. The double layer knitted upper also has an inner knit layer monolithically knit to the outer knit layer. The inner knit layer has a plurality of inner knit regions that spatially correspond to the plurality of outer knit regions of the outer knit layer. The outer knit layer and the inner knit layer substantially define the foot bed and the upper portion of the double layer knitted upper.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: The North Face Apparel Corp.Inventors: Alexander Dardinski, David Hass, Kurtis Schnackenberg, John Ly
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Publication number: 20210015202Abstract: A separable footwear article may comprise an outsole oriented at the bottom of the footwear and configured for ground contact, the outsole comprising a first material; an upper portion releasably coupled to the outsole with thread using chain stitching, the upper portion comprising a second material different from the first material; and an insole removeably disposed adjacent the upper portion and the outsole, the insole comprising a third material different from the first material and the second material; wherein the outsole, the upper portion, and insole are capable of being separated by releasing the thread and hand pulling the thread from the footwear article.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Chao Yun Lai, Alexander Dardinski, Tadd Nicholas Smith, David Hass
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Publication number: 20200113279Abstract: An article of footwear, a method of making the footwear, and an active last for forming the footwear are described. An example active last may comprise a heel portion disposed at a first end. The active last may comprise a forefoot portion disposed adjacent a second end, opposite the first end. At least a portion of the forefoot portion may have a curvilinear shape that curves upwardly from a horizontal axis to model an active stance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: David Joseph Dirsa, Alexander Dardinski, Tadd Nicholas Smith
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Publication number: 20200113281Abstract: A sole, an article of footwear, and a method of making footwear are described herein. An example sole may comprise a midsole comprising a first region having a first density adapted for providing comfort and a second region having a second density adapted for providing support. The second density may be greater than the first density. The sole may comprise an outsole comprising a plurality of segments selectively disposed adjacent the midsole and adapted for providing traction on a variety of terrains. The outsole may comprise a unitary insert. Each of plurality of segments may be partially isolated from each other by portions of the midsole at least partially surrounding the plurality of segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: David Joseph Dirsa, Alexander Dardinski, Tadd Nicholas Smith
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Publication number: 20200080242Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure is a footwear article. The footwear article includes a double layer knitted upper having a foot bed, an upper portion continuous with the foot bed, an ankle opening, and an inner void for receiving a foot of a wearer. The double layer knitted upper has an outer knit layer defining an exterior surface of the double layer knitted upper. The double layer knitted upper also has an inner knit layer monolithically knit to the outer knit layer. The inner knit layer has a plurality of inner knit regions that spatially correspond to the plurality of outer knit regions of the outer knit layer. The outer knit layer and the inner knit layer substantially define the foot bed and the upper portion of the double layer knitted upper.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Alexander Dardinski, David Hass, Kurtis Schnackenberg, John Ly
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Publication number: 20190231029Abstract: A footwear including a foot bed having an upper surface and a lower surface, the footbed having a length and a width, the footbed having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis, the footbed defining plural openings therethrough; an outer sole extending downward relative to the footbed, the outer sole supporting at least a portion of the footbed; the outer sole having a ground contacting surface opposite the footbed, wherein the outer sole defines a channel, the channel extending from the ground contacting surface to the footbed, wherein at least one of the plural opening communicates with the channel; and an upper attached to at least one of the footbed and the outer sole, the upper defining a foot receiving opening over the footbed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventor: Alexander DARDINSKI
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Publication number: 20180215132Abstract: Multilayer substrates are provided that do not require use of an attachment mechanism to combine the different layers of material. Further, the systems and method for creation thereof is also provide. Additionally, structured garments with very few or no seams are provided herein. The systems and method for creation thereof is also provided. More specifically, sprayable nanofibers are utilized to create the above-described multilayered fabrics and structured garments. Accordingly, the provided systems and method are more efficient and more cost effective than previously utilized systems and methods for creating multilayer or structured substrates or garments that required the use of adhesive mechanisms and/or several seams.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: THE NORTH FACE APPAREL CORP.Inventors: Alexander Dardinski, Emily Alati, John Ly, Ryan Taylor Massey
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Patent number: 7681333Abstract: The present invention provides an interchangeable shoe footbed cartridge system. The system includes a footbed such as a midsole, insole or a sockliner. A cartridge is inserted into or otherwise attached to the forefoot section of the footbed. Multiple cartridges of varying depths, widths and/or lengths may be provided. The wearer can select a cartridge to achieve a desired fit. Because right and left feet may be of different sizes, different cartridges may be chosen for each foot. Furthermore, the user may swap cartridges depending upon different conditions, or to change the stiffness of the cartridge. Additionally, a slipcover having a stretchable portion may be placed over the cartridge system. The cartridges enable a footwear manufacturer to produce fewer shoe sizes while fitting more of the population. This reduces manufacturing, shipping, warehousing and accounting costs. All levels of the supply chain, as well as the end customers, will greatly benefit from the method of supplying footwear.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: The Timberland CompanyInventors: Alexander Dardinski, John Healy, Peter Dillon, David E. Miller, Simon Luthi, Charles Kraeuter, Douglas E. Clark
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Publication number: 20090282700Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper and a sole is disclosed. The sole of the article of footwear includes a midsole having a support portion and a plurality of projections extending from the support portion. The sole of the article of footwear also includes a plate contacting the support portion having a body positioned in an area between the plurality of projections. The plate further includes a plurality of openings which correspond to the plurality of projections and allow the projections to extend below the body of the plate. The plate further includes a plurality of cantilever elements extending on at least one side and on the bottom of each of the plurality of projections. The projections and the corresponding cantilever elements interact with one another to form a plurality of lugs located on the sole of the article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Peter Dillon, Alexander Dardinski, David L. Vattes
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Patent number: 7549236Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper and a sole is disclosed. The sole of the article of footwear includes a midsole having a support portion and a plurality of projections extending from the support portion. The sole of the article of footwear also includes a plate contacting the support portion having a body positioned in an area between the plurality of projections. The plate further includes a plurality of openings which correspond to the plurality of projections and allow the projections to extend below the body of the plate. The plate further includes a plurality of cantilever elements extending on at least one side and on the bottom of each of the plurality of projections. The projections and the corresponding cantilever elements interact with one another to form a plurality of lugs located on the sole of the article of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: New England Footwear, LLCInventors: Peter Dillon, Alexander Dardinski, David L. Vattes
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Patent number: 7461470Abstract: The present invention provides an interchangeable shoe footbed cartridge system. The system includes a footbed such as a midsole, insole or a sockliner. A cartridge is inserted into or otherwise attached to the forefoot section of the footbed. Multiple cartridges of varying depths, widths and/or lengths may be provided. The wearer can select a cartridge to achieve a desired fit. Because right and left feet may be of different sizes, different cartridges may be chosen for each foot. Furthermore, the user may swap cartridges depending upon different conditions, or to change the stiffness of the cartridge. Additionally, a slipcover having a stretchable portion may be placed over the cartridge system. The cartridges enable a footwear manufacturer to produce fewer shoe sizes while fitting more of the population. This reduces manufacturing, shipping, warehousing and accounting costs. All levels of the supply chain, as well as the end customers, will greatly benefit from the method of supplying footwear.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: The Timberland CompanyInventors: Alexander Dardinski, John Healy, Peter Dillon, David E. Miller, Simon Luthi, Charles Kraeuter, Douglas E. Clark
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Patent number: 7284344Abstract: A modular shoe separates into components. The components may be interchangeable to provide versatility without requiring a large number of single use shoes. Each shoe component may also be collapsible to provide for convenient packing in a travel bag or other location where space is limited.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: The Timberland CompanyInventors: Christopher J. Pawlus, Alexander Dardinski, David L. Vattes, Douglas E. Clark, Lee Schuttee, John Healy
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Publication number: 20070209230Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper and a sole is disclosed. The sole of the article of footwear includes a midsole having a support portion and a plurality of projections extending from the support portion. The sole of the article of footwear also includes a plate contacting the support portion having a body positioned in an area between the plurality of projections. The plate further includes a plurality of openings which correspond to the plurality of projections and allow the projections to extend below the body of the plate. The plate further includes a plurality of cantilever elements extending on at least one side and on the bottom of each of the plurality of projections. The projections and the corresponding cantilever elements interact with one another to form a plurality of lugs located on the sole of the article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: The Timberland CompanyInventors: Peter Dillon, Alexander Dardinski, David Vattes
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Publication number: 20060107553Abstract: The present invention provides an interchangeable shoe footbed cartridge system. The system includes a footbed such as a midsole, insole or a sockliner. A cartridge is inserted into or otherwise attached to the forefoot section of the footbed. Multiple cartridges of varying depths, widths and/or lengths may be provided. The wearer can select a cartridge to achieve a desired fit. Because right and left feet may be of different sizes, different cartridges may be chosen for each foot. Furthermore, the user may swap cartridges depending upon different conditions, or to change the stiffness of the cartridge. Additionally, a slipcover having a stretchable portion may be placed over the cartridge system. The cartridges enable a footwear manufacturer to produce fewer shoe sizes while fitting more of the population. This reduces manufacturing, shipping, warehousing and accounting costs. All levels of the supply chain, as well as the end customers, will greatly benefit from the method of supplying footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2005Publication date: May 25, 2006Applicant: The Timberland CompanyInventors: Douglas Clark, Alexander Dardinski, Peter Dillon, John Healy, Charles Kraeuter, Simon Luthi, David Miller
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Publication number: 20060107552Abstract: The present invention provides an interchangeable shoe footbed cartridge system. The system includes a footbed such as a midsole, insole or a sockliner. A cartridge is inserted into or otherwise attached to the forefoot section of the footbed. Multiple cartridges of varying depths, widths and/or lengths may be provided. The wearer can select a cartridge to achieve a desired fit. Because right and left feet may be of different sizes, different cartridges may be chosen for each foot. Furthermore, the user may swap cartridges depending upon different conditions, or to change the stiffness of the cartridge. Additionally, a slipcover having a stretchable portion may be placed over the cartridge system. The cartridges enable a footwear manufacturer to produce fewer shoe sizes while fitting more of the population. This reduces manufacturing, shipping, warehousing and accounting costs. All levels of the supply chain, as well as the end customers, will greatly benefit from the method of supplying footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2005Publication date: May 25, 2006Applicant: The Timberland CompanyInventors: Douglas Clark, Alexander Dardinski, Peter Dillon, John Healy, Charles Kraeuter, Simon Luthi, David Miller
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Patent number: D579185Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: New England Footwear, LLCInventors: Martin Mariman, Alexander Dardinski, Peter Dillon
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Patent number: D583135Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: New England Footwear, LLCInventors: Martin Mariman, Alexander Dardinski, Peter Dillon