Patents by Inventor David Edward Schwirian

David Edward Schwirian 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).

  • Footwear incorporating a composite shell sole structure
    Patent number: 8613149
    Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a shell and a core. The shell has a ground portion and a footbed portion, with a periphery of the footbed portion being secured to the ground portion to define a cavity between the ground portion and the footbed portion. The core is located within the cavity. Whereas the shell may be formed from a composite material, the core may be formed from a polymer foam material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: David Edward Schwirian
  • Footwear Incorporating A Composite Shell Sole Structure
    Publication number: 20110107622
    Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a shell and a core. The shell has a ground portion and a footbed portion, with a periphery of the footbed portion being secured to the ground portion to define a cavity between the ground portion and the footbed portion. The core is located within the cavity. Whereas the shell may be formed from a composite material, the core may be formed from a polymer foam material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: David Edward Schwirian