Patents by Inventor Bob J. Bode

Bob J. Bode 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).

  • Air bladder boot fitting device
    Patent number: 10477921
    Abstract: An air bladder boot fitting device facilitates snug fitting to prevent unintended removal of a boot. The device includes a boot having a sole and an upper coupled to and extending upwardly from the sole. The upper includes a shaft section extending downwardly from an open upper edge. A bladder is coupled to the upper and positioned within an interior of the boot. The bladder extends along the shaft section for securing a foot within the boot when the bladder is inflated. A bulb valve is coupled to the bladder for inflating the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: Bob J. Bode
  • Air Bladder Boot Fitting Device
    Publication number: 20180220740
    Abstract: An air bladder boot fitting device facilitates snug fitting to prevent unintended removal of a boot. The device includes a boot having a sole and an upper coupled to and extending upwardly from the sole. The upper includes a shaft section extending downwardly from an open upper edge. A bladder is coupled to the upper and positioned within an interior of the boot. The bladder extends along the shaft section for securing a foot within the boot when the bladder is inflated. A bulb valve is coupled to the bladder for inflating the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventor: Bob J. Bode