Patents by Inventor Edwin S. Darden

Edwin S. Darden 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).

  • Tuning elements for footwear
    Patent number: 10051912
    Abstract: One or more tuning elements may be associated with a receiver, such as a pocket or other channel, disposed on an item of footwear, such as a snowboarding boot. The receiver adjustably receives the tuning element. The adjustable arrangement of the tuning element and receiver allows the intended user of the item of footwear to tune the item for performance, comfort, cosmetic, or other characteristics. In certain embodiments, the tuning elements are removably associated with a boot to allow for flex control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Vans, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin S. Darden, Tristan Modena
  • TUNING ELEMENTS FOR FOOTWEAR
    Publication number: 20150313309
    Abstract: One or more tuning elements may be associated with a receiver, such as a pocket or other channel, disposed on an item of footwear, such as a snowboarding boot. The receiver adjustably receives the tuning element. The adjustable arrangement of the tuning element and receiver allows the intended user of the item of footwear to tune the item for performance, comfort, cosmetic, or other characteristics. In certain embodiments, the tuning elements are removably associated with a boot to allow for flex control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Edwin S. Darden, Tristan Modena