Patents by Inventor Dan BUONOMO

Dan BUONOMO 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).

  • LAYERED FOAM SOLE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR
    Publication number: 20210368913
    Abstract: A method of making a midsole for an article of footwear includes forming a plurality of foam layers, arranging the plurality of foam layers in a mold to form the midsole, piercing the plurality of foam layers with pins, and introducing heat with the pins to bond the plurality of layers together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew MONTROSS, Jeff ACHESON, Dan BUONOMO
  • Layered foam sole for an article of footwear
    Patent number: 11109642
    Abstract: A method of making a midsole for an article of footwear includes forming a plurality of foam layers, arranging the plurality of foam layers in a mold to form the midsole, piercing the plurality of foam layers with pins, and introducing heat with the pins to bond the plurality of layers together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Montross, Jeff Acheson, Dan Buonomo
  • LAYERED FOAM SOLE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR
    Publication number: 20200100561
    Abstract: A method of making a midsole for an article of footwear includes forming a plurality of foam layers, arranging the plurality of foam layers in a mold to form the midsole, piercing the plurality of foam layers with pins, and introducing heat with the pins to bond the plurality of layers together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew MONTROSS, Jeff ACHESON, Dan BUONOMO
  • ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A MIDSOLE WITH MULTIPLE PORTIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190387838
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and soles are disclosed. The article of footwear may include an upper, a midsole with a midsole core and a midsole rim, and an outsole. The midsole core may be manufactured from a plurality of portions that are arranged in a particular order before being placed in a mold. The plurality of portions may be arranged so that the portions at least partially overlap each other. The plurality of portions may be arranged in longitudinal strips. The plurality of portions may be arranged in lateral portions. The plurality of portions may be adhered to each other before being placed in the mold. The mold may apply heat and pressure for a predetermined amount of time to form the midsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew MONTROSS, Jeff ACHESON, Dan BUONOMO
  • Article of footwear having a midsole with multiple portions and method of making the same
    Patent number: 10485296
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and soles. The article of footwear may include an upper, a midsole with a midsole core and a midsole rim, and an outsole. The midsole core may be manufactured from a plurality of portions that are arranged in a particular order before being placed in a mold. The plurality of portions may be arranged so that the portions at least partially overlap each other. The plurality of portions may be arranged in longitudinal strips. The plurality of portions may be arranged in lateral portions. The plurality of portions may be adhered to each other before being placed in the mold. The mold may apply heat and pressure for a predetermined amount of time to form the midsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Montross, Jeff Acheson, Dan Buonomo
  • ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A MIDSOLE WITH MULTIPLE PORTIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180116337
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and soles are disclosed. The article of footwear may include an upper, a midsole with a midsole core and a midsole rim, and an outsole. The midsole core may be manufactured from a plurality of portions that are arranged in a particular order before being placed in a mold. The plurality of portions may be arranged so that the portions at least partially overlap each other. The plurality of portions may be arranged in longitudinal strips. The plurality of portions may be arranged in lateral portions. The plurality of portions may be adhered to each other before being placed in the mold. The mold may apply heat and pressure for a predetermined amount of time to form the midsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew MONTROSS, Jeff ACHESON, Dan BUONOMO