Patents by Inventor Bernd Hummel

Bernd Hummel 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 packaging and method
    Patent number: 5414975
    Abstract: Above-ambient pressure is applied by bladders to internal surfaces of a pair of footwear articles to stretch the footwear and prevent deformation during shipping and handling. A protective wrapper forming a gas-impermeable sealed case surrounding the pair of footwear articles abuts external surfaces of the footwear articles. The case has an internal pressure less than ambient pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Bernd Hummel GmbH
    Inventor: Bernd Hummel