Patents by Inventor C.J. King

C.J. King 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).

  • Composite Outsole
    Publication number: 20080276496
    Abstract: A composite outsole including a carbon fiber portion and a titanium portion. The titanium portion is molded to the carbon fiber portion using adhesives and the like. The titanium portion provides increased strength and ductility to allow for additional features in the outsole, such as, for example, air flow vents that increase air circulation for breathability and moisture management as well as reduce drag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: DashAmerica Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kerns, C.J. King, Kurtis Sakai
  • Shoe tightening system
    Publication number: 20050022427
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe having a canopy and laterally mounted tightening apparatus. The canopy has a fixed end attached to the shoe and a free end not attached to the shoe. The free end of the canopy has lobes (or the canopy is a plurality of straps) that are moveable relatively independently of each other such that a lace attached to a tightening apparatus and the free end of the canopy tightens the shoe allowing the free ends of the canopy to facilitate the canopy molding the foot of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Kerns, C.J. King, Sean Sullivan