Patents by Inventor David J. Lacorazza
David J. Lacorazza 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: 8656515Abstract: Athletic garments are disclosed. The garment may comprise: a base layer having a front surface and a back surface; a first flexible layer disposed on the front surface and the back surface of the base layer, the first flexible layer having a plurality of voids forming a first lattice pattern; and a second flexible layer disposed on the front surface and the back surface of the base layer, the second flexible layer having a plurality of voids forming a second lattice pattern.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Anna E. Newton, Hongqing Shen, Hsin Min Chung, Ricardo Vestuti, William Marvin, David J. Lacorazza
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Publication number: 20120174282Abstract: Athletic garments are disclosed. The garment may comprise: a base layer having a front surface and a back surface; a first flexible layer disposed on the front surface and the back surface of the base layer, the first flexible layer having a plurality of voids forming a first lattice pattern; and a second flexible layer disposed on the front surface and the back surface of the base layer, the second flexible layer having a plurality of voids forming a second lattice pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Anna E. NEWTON, Hongqing SHEN, Hsin Min CHUNG, Ricardo VESTUTI, William MARVIN, David J. LACORAZZA
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Patent number: 7565754Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a sole for an article of footwear. The sole generally defining a heel region, a forefoot region and an arch region that is disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole has a foot support extending from the heel region to the forefoot region, with a shank plate coupled to a lower surface of the foot support. The sole further includes a lateral heel piece and a medial heel piece, such that at least one of the medial or lateral heel pieces includes a plurality of tubes. A heel outsole is coupled to at least one of said medial or lateral heel pieces.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Jeff Acheson, David J. Lacorazza
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Patent number: 6131921Abstract: A variable training resistance device for an in-line skate. The skate includes a boot and a plurality of wheels disposed on a chassis. A resistance assembly, including a cam and bearing assembly or a rack and pinion assembly, is disposed between two of the wheels on the chassis. The cam and bearing assembly includes a plurality of cam carrier blocks disposed along either side of the chassis, wherein one of the cam carrier blocks has a first cam axle fixedly disposed thereon. A cam lever having a second cam axle is rotatably mounted on the chassis, and a plurality of cams are rotatably disposed on the first and second cam axles. Bearings are rotatably disposed between the cams and can be adjusted vertically to contact and provide resistance to the wheels of the in-line skate. The resistance assembly also includes a microadjust assembly to vary the position of the bearings with respect to the wheels of the skate.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignees: Reebok International Ltd., V2 JenexInventors: Todd D. Ellis, Peter Foley, Lennert B. Johnson, David J. Lacorazza
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Patent number: 6003881Abstract: A variable training resistance device for an in-line skate. The skate includes a boot and a plurality of wheels disposed on a chassis. A resistance assembly, including a cam and bearing assembly or a rack and pinion assembly, is disposed between two of the wheels on the chassis. The cam and bearing assembly includes a plurality of cam carrier blocks disposed along either side of the chassis, wherein one of the cam carrier blocks has a first cam axle fixedly disposed thereon. A cam lever having a second cam axle is rotatably mounted on the chassis, and a plurality of cams are rotatably disposed on the first and second cam axles. Bearings are rotatably disposed between the cams and can be adjusted vertically to contact and provide resistance to the wheels of the in-line skate. The resistance assembly also includes a microadjust assembly to vary the position of the bearings with respect to the wheels of the skate.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1997Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignees: Reebok Interantional Ltd., V2 JenexInventors: Todd D. Ellis, Peter Foley, Lennert B. Johnson, David J. Lacorazza
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Patent number: 5997014Abstract: A braking system for an in-line skate. The skate includes a boot mounted on a chassis. A cuff is rotatably mounted on the chassis. The chassis also has a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted thereon. The braking system for the skate includes a brake pad housing which is either fixedly or pivotally attached to a rear portion of the cuff, a brake pad disposed in the housing, and a roller arm rotatably mounted on the chassis. The roller arm is spring loaded so that when the brake is not in use, the roller arm is disposed above the wheels. The roller arm has a bearing assembly disposed therein, so that when the brake is actuated by a rearward rotation of the cuff, the brake pad engages the bearing assembly of the roller arm, thereby causing said bearing assembly to engage at least one of the wheels to slow and/or stop the skate. A rear wheel of the skate may be biased to enhance the braking action and reduce wheel wear.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignees: Reebok International Ltd., V2 Jenex, Inc.Inventors: Todd D. Ellis, David J. Lacorazza, Daniel A. Nolan, Lennart B. Johnson
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Patent number: 5987779Abstract: An athletic shoe is described, provided with an inflatable tongue or bladder for a more secure fit to the user's foot. The bladder may include a plurality of chambers with a valve disposed therebetween to selectively inflate the chambers. The inflatable tongue or bladder has a lightweight pump disposed thereon. Inflatable footwear having an inflation bag under the foot is also disclosed. The inflation bag is formed by two sheets of material that are welded together. Interior welds are provided to moderate the thickness of the inflation bag. A foam layer having apertures is positioned adjacent to the inflation bag. The apertures overlie the interior welds and are sized larger than the interior welds. Also described is a slider valve that enables selective inflation of individual bladder chambers.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1996Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, Peter M. Foley, Steven Burris, Steven F. Smith, Matthew L. Phillips, David J. Lacorazza
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Patent number: 5755450Abstract: A braking system for an in-line skate. The skate includes a boot mounted on a chassis. A cuff is rotatably mounted on the chassis. The chassis has a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted thereon. The braking system for the skate includes a brake pad housing which is either fixedly or pivotally attached to a rear portion of the cuff, a brake pad disposed in the housing, and a roller arm rotatably mounted on the chassis. The roller arm is spring loaded so that when the brake is not in use, the roller arm is disposed above the wheels. The roller arm has a bearing assembly disposed therein, so that when the brake is actuated by a rearward rotation of the cuff, the brake pad engages the bearing assembly of the roller arm, thereby causing said bearing assembly to engage said at least one of the wheels to slow and/or stop the skate.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1996Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignees: Reebok International Ltd., V2-Jenex Inc.Inventors: Todd D. Ellis, David J. Lacorazza, Daniel A. Nolan, Lennart B. Johnson
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Patent number: D348677Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1993Date of Patent: July 12, 1994Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventors: Matthew L. Phillips, David J. Lacorazza
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Patent number: D682520Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, David J. Lacorazza, Kevin Leary, Paul Shinney