Patents by Inventor Craig M. Wojcieszak

Craig M. Wojcieszak 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).

  • Patent number: 10064449
    Abstract: A reversible strap for an article of footwear is provided. The reversible strap includes a strap-end and a strap-body. The strap-body includes a first surface on one side thereof and a second surface on the other side thereof, such that the wearer can manually manipulate the strap-body to select between the two surfaces, which are visually distinguishable from each other. The strap-end detachably secures the strap-body to the article of footwear and can complement one or more visual markings on the strap-body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Wolverine Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Wojcieszak, Keith J. Fudalik
  • Publication number: 20170251764
    Abstract: A reversible strap for an article of footwear is provided. The reversible strap includes a strap-end and a strap-body. The strap-body includes a first surface on one side thereof and a second surface on the other side thereof, such that the wearer can manually manipulate the strap-body to select between the two surfaces, which are visually distinguishable from each other. The strap-end detachably secures the strap-body to the article of footwear and can complement one or more visual markings on the strap-body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Craig M. Wojcieszak, Keith J. Fudalik
  • Patent number: 9687046
    Abstract: A reversible strap for an article of footwear is provided. The reversible strap includes a strap-end and a strap-body. The strap-body includes a first surface on one side thereof and a second surface on the other side thereof, such that the wearer can manually manipulate the strap-body to select between the two surfaces, which are visually distinguishable from each other. The strap-end detachably secures the strap-body to the article of footwear and can complement one or more visual markings on the strap-body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Wolverine Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Wojcieszak, Keith J. Fudalik
  • Publication number: 20170079380
    Abstract: A reversible strap for an article of footwear is provided. The reversible strap includes a strap-end and a strap-body. The strap-body includes a first surface on one side thereof and a second surface on the other side thereof, such that the wearer can manually manipulate the strap-body to select between the two surfaces, which are visually distinguishable from each other. The strap-end detachably secures the strap-body to the article of footwear and can complement one or more visual markings on the strap-body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Craig M. Wojcieszak, Keith J. Fudalik
  • Patent number: 9351666
    Abstract: A measuring device with a measuring tape and a one-piece handle. The handle includes a main body with a fixed reference, an anchor portion with a movable reference and a resilient element. The measuring tape is secured to the anchor portion. The resilient element allows the anchor portion to move with respect to the main body when the measuring tape is under the tension. The resilient element is configured so that the movable reference comes into alignment with the fixed reference when the measuring tape is under proper tension. The fixed reference may also provide a reference from which to take measurements. The resilient element may include a pair of nonlinear segments that straighten under tension. The main body may include a pair of fixed references disposed on opposite sides of the measuring tape, and the anchor portion may include a pair of corresponding movable references.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Wojcieszak, Matthew F. Teleen
  • Publication number: 20150201866
    Abstract: A measuring device with a measuring tape and a one-piece handle. The handle includes a main body with a fixed reference, an anchor portion with a movable reference and a resilient element. The measuring tape is secured to the anchor portion. The resilient element allows the anchor portion to move with respect to the main body when the measuring tape is under the tension. The resilient element is configured so that the movable reference comes into alignment with the fixed reference when the measuring tape is under proper tension. The fixed reference may also provide a reference from which to take measurements. The resilient element may include a pair of nonlinear segments that straighten under tension. The main body may include a pair of fixed references disposed on opposite sides of the measuring tape, and the anchor portion may include a pair of corresponding movable references.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Wojcieszak, Matthew F. Teleen
  • Publication number: 20150033583
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an outsole and an upper joined with the outsole, the upper having an exterior surface. A panel is joined with the upper, the panel being foldable about an axis between a first position and a second position. A first indicia element is exposed when the panel is in the first position, and a second, different indicia element is exposed when the panel is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc R. Loverin, Craig M. Wojcieszak
  • Publication number: 20140139353
    Abstract: An indicator system includes a human perceptible indicator, a motion-activated switch, and a controller in electrical communication with the indicator and the motion activated switch. The controller includes a non-transitory memory storing first and second indicator sequences, and a counter counting a number of activations of the motion-activated switch. The controller causes activation of the indicator according to the first indicator sequence when the number of switch activations is less than a first threshold count, and according to the second indicator sequence when the number of switch activations is greater than or equal to the first threshold count, and less than a second threshold count.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig M. Wojcieszak, Marc R. Loverin, Donna White, Noel M. Rix