Patents by Inventor Deborah B. West

Deborah B. West 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).

  • Concealed sock for boat-type shoes
    Patent number: 6336227
    Abstract: A concealed sock (1) for wearing with boat shoes (12) having a frontal section (2) and heel section (3) connected by an intermediate section (4 and 5). An elastomeric band runs around the top of the heel and intermediate sections to keep the sock concealed within the shoe. A second elastomeric band runs along the top front of the foot opening (13) in the intermediate section to keep the sock from rising up above the shoe. Pressure relief openings (9) on each end of the second elastomeric band further keep the sock concealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventors: Carolyn Liput, Deborah B. West