Patents by Inventor Catherine L. Julian

Catherine L. Julian 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).

  • Cushioning system for a shoe
    Patent number: 7621057
    Abstract: A cushioning system for a shoe includes an insert having a top surface, an opposite bottom surface, the bottom surface having a heel portion, an arch portion, and a ball portion. At least one spring is connected to the heel portion of the bottom surface, and an arch support is connected to the arch portion of the bottom surface. In an embodiment of the invention, an arch support module covers the heel and arch portions of the bottom surface, and carries a plurality of heel springs and the arch support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventors: Michael K. Julian, Mark C. Julian, Catherine L. Julian, Kirby L. Julian