Patents by Inventor Chris Langevin
Chris Langevin 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).
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Patent number: 7806418Abstract: A blade holder for holding an ice skate blade and for attachment to a skate boot. The blade holder comprises a body having a top portion for attachment to a skate boot and a bottom portion for receiving an ice skate blade. The body is at least partly made of clear material and defines a cavity. The blade holder also comprises a graphical element inside the cavity and visible through the clear material. An ice skate comprising such a blade holder and a method of customizing the appearance of the blade holder are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Bauer Hockey, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Labonté, Chris Langevin
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Patent number: 7543826Abstract: A method of customizing a blade holder for an ice skate, comprising: (a) providing to a customer a blade holder body being at least partly made of a clear material and comprising a front pedestal with a front inner surface, a rear pedestal with a rear inner surface and a bridge portion interconnecting said front and rear pedestals, the front and rear inner surfaces defining respective front and rear cavities; (b) providing to the customer a plurality of graphical elements; (c) receiving from the customer an indication of a certain graphical element selected from the plurality of graphical elements; and (d) applying the selected graphical element to one of the front and rear inner surfaces such that the selected graphical element is visible through the clear material.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Bauer Hockey, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Labonté, Chris Langevin
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Publication number: 20080265531Abstract: A method of customizing a blade holder for an ice skate, comprising: (a) providing to a customer a blade holder body being at least partly made of a clear material and comprising a front pedestal with a front inner surface, a rear pedestal with a rear inner surface and a bridge portion interconnecting said front and rear pedestals, the front and rear inner surfaces defining respective front and rear cavities; (b) providing to the customer a plurality of graphical elements; (c) receiving from the customer an indication of a certain graphical element selected from the plurality of graphical elements; and (d) applying the selected graphical element to one of the front and rear inner surfaces such that the selected graphical element is visible through the clear material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Ivan Labonte, Chris Langevin
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Patent number: 7392991Abstract: A method of customizing a blade holder for an ice skate, comprising: (a) providing to a customer a blade holder body being at least partly made of a clear material and comprising a front pedestal with a front inner surface, a rear pedestal with a rear inner surface and a bridge portion interconnecting said front and rear pedestals, the front and rear inner surfaces defining respective front and rear cavities; (b) providing to the customer a plurality of graphical elements; (c) receiving from the customer an indication of a certain graphical element selected from the plurality of graphical elements; and (d) providing one of the front and rear cavities with the selected graphical element such that the selected graphical element is visible through the clear material.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Nike Bauer Hockey U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Ivan Labonté, Chris Langevin
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Publication number: 20080036164Abstract: A blade holder comprising: (a) a body at least partly made of a clear material and comprising a front pedestal with a front inner surface, a rear pedestal with a rear inner surface and a bridge portion interconnecting said front and rear pedestals, the front and rear inner surfaces defining respective front and rear cavities, wherein the body further comprises a bottom portion having a longitudinal slot; (b) an ice skate blade received in the longitudinal slot; and (c) a graphical element inside one of the front and rear cavities, the graphical element being visible through the clear material and being located above the longitudinal slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Ivan Labonte, Chris Langevin
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Publication number: 20070063457Abstract: A method of customizing a blade holder for an ice skate, comprising: (a) providing to a customer a blade holder body being at least partly made of a clear material and comprising a front pedestal with a front inner surface, a rear pedestal with a rear inner surface and a bridge portion interconnecting said front and rear pedestals, the front and rear inner surfaces defining respective front and rear cavities; (b) providing to the customer a plurality of graphical elements; (c) receiving from the customer an indication of a certain graphical element selected from the plurality of graphical elements; and (d) providing one of the front and rear cavities with the selected graphical element such that the selected graphical element is visible through the clear material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Ivan Labonte, Chris Langevin
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Publication number: 20060108751Abstract: A blade holder for holding an ice skate blade and for attachment to a skate boot. The blade holder comprises a body having a top portion for attachment to a skate boot and a bottom portion for receiving an ice skate blade. The body is at least partly made of clear material and defines a cavity. The blade holder also comprises a graphical element inside the cavity and visible through the clear material. An ice skate comprising such a blade holder and a method of customizing the appearance of the blade holder are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: Ivan Labonte, Chris Langevin
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Publication number: 20050126046Abstract: A method of making a lasted skate boot comprising providing a pre-cut sheet of thermoformable synthetic material; and thermoforming the sheet of synthetic thermoformable material to form an outer shell comprising a heel counter for receiving the heel of the foot; an ankle portion for receiving the ankle; and medial and lateral quarters for receiving the medial and lateral sides of the foot respectively, the medial and lateral quarters extending forwardly from the heel counter and the ankle portion. The ankle portion is thermoformed such that it comprises an upper part and a lower part that projects outwardly with relation to the upper part, the lower part merging with the heel counter, the upper part following the upper part of the Achilles tendon and the lower part following the lower part of the Achilles tendon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Ivan Labonte, Chris Langevin
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Patent number: 6871424Abstract: A lasted skate boot for ice skates or in-line roller skates, the lasted skate boot comprising an upper having an outer shell molded of synthetic material and an inner lining mounted inside the outer shell. The outer shell comprises a heel counter, an ankle portion, medial and lateral quarters and reinforcing elements provided on the heel counter, ankle portion, medial quarter or lateral quarter. Each of the reinforcing elements comprises a ridge formed on one of the inner or outer surface of the outer shell and a groove registering with the ridge, the groove being formed on one of the inner or outer surface of the outer shell. The outer shell may also comprise an ankle portion having an upper part and a lower part that projects outwardly with relation to the upper part, the lower part merging with the heel counter. The lower and upper parts of the ankle portion follow the rear profile of the Achilles tendon.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Bauer Nike Hockey Inc.Inventors: Ivan Labonté, Chris Langevin
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Publication number: 20040016150Abstract: A lasted skate boot for ice skates or in-line roller skates, the lasted skate boot comprising an upper having an outer shell molded of synthetic material and an inner lining mounted inside the outer shell. The outer shell comprises a heel counter, an ankle portion, medial and lateral quarters and reinforcing elements provided on the heel counter, ankle portion, medial quarter or lateral quarter. Each of the reinforcing elements comprises a ridge formed on one of the inner or outer surface of the outer shell and a groove registering with the ridge, the groove being formed on one of the inner or outer surface of the outer shell. The outer shell may also comprise an ankle portion having an upper part and a lower part that projects outwardly with relation to the upper part, the lower part merging with the heel counter. The lower and upper parts of the ankle portion follow the rear profile of the Achilles tendon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Inventors: Ivan Labonte, Chris Langevin
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Patent number: D511322Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Bauer Nike Hockey Inc.Inventors: Ivan Labonté , Chris Langevin
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Patent number: D473703Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Bauer Nike Hockey, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Labonté, Chris Langevin
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Patent number: D488846Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Bauer Nike Hockey, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Labonté, Chris Langevin, François Chenevert
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Patent number: D490131Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Bauer Nike Hockey, Inc.Inventors: Ivan LaBonté, Chris Langevin, François Chenevert
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Patent number: D494747Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Bauer Nike Hockey Inc.Inventors: Chris Langevin, François Chenevert
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Patent number: RE44422Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Bauer Hockey, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Labonté, Chris Langevin, François Chenevert