Patents by Inventor Bernard Chapnick

Bernard Chapnick 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).

  • Shoe insert and laminating method
    Patent number: 4823483
    Abstract: A shoe insert and a laminating methods are provided. A first layer of cellular thermoplastic foam and a second layer of cellular thermoplastic foam are laminated together in facing relation to form a unitary insert by the application of heat and pressure after each of the layers had been previously formed as a separate unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Inventor: Bernard Chapnick
  • Shoe insert construction and method of making
    Patent number: 4782605
    Abstract: A shoe insert for use with a shoe or sneaker to reduce impact to the foot and to absorb shock and attenuate shock to the foot. The insert is comprised of a base layer of a relatively resilient material, a foam layer disposed over the base layer, a fabric disposed over the foam layer and means integrally forming the base layer, foam layer and fabric into a sheet tri-laminate. A support layer is disposed only at the heel area and is constructed of a rigid material of higher density than that of the tri-laminate. Means are provided for attaching and forming the tri-laminate with the support layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: Packaging Service Corporation
    Inventor: Bernard Chapnick
  • Method of forming a shoe insert
    Patent number: 4648923
    Abstract: A shoe insert for use with a shoe or sneaker to reduce impact to the foot and to absorb shock and attenuate shock to the foot. The insert is comprised of a base layer of a relatively resilient material, a foam layer disposed over the base layer, a fabric disposed over the foam layer and means integrally forming the base layer, foam layer and fabric into a sheet tri-laminate. A support layer is disposed only at the heel area and is constructed of a rigid material of higher density than that of the tri-laminate. Means are provided for attaching and forming the tri-laminate with the support layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Inventor: Bernard Chapnick
  • Shoe insert construction
    Patent number: 4586273
    Abstract: A shoe insert for use with a shoe or sneaker to reduce impact to the foot and to absorb shock and attenuate shock to the foot. The insert is comprised of a base layer of a relatively resilient material, a foam layer disposed over the base layer, a fabric disposed over the foam layer and means integrally forming the base layer, foam layer and fabric into a sheet tri-laminate. A support layer is disposed only at the heel area and is constructed of a rigid material of higher density than that of the tri-laminate. Means are provided for attaching and forming the tri-laminate with the support layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Inventor: Bernard Chapnick