Patents by Inventor Alton L. Neal, II

Alton L. Neal, II 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).

  • Footwear having spring assemblies in the soles thereof
    Patent number: 6006449
    Abstract: A shoe having a preassembled spring assembly incorporated into the sole thereof is provided. The spring assembly includes a pair of plates having a plurality of apertures formed therein. The pair of plates define an upper plate and a lower plate in which the apertures formed in the upper and lower plates are axially aligned when the upper plate is disposed directly above the lower plate. A plurality of spring members are disposed between the upper and lower plates. The spring members are axially aligned with the plurality of apertures. A mechanism for retaining the spring members between the upper and lower plates is also provided. The mechanism for retaining is designed for retaining the upper and lower plates at a predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Precision Products Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Orlowski, G. Paul Fletter, Alton L. Neal, II