Patents by Inventor Eric Folsom

Eric Folsom 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).

  • System and methods for lasting an upper to a 3D printed platform
    Patent number: 12268278
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a platform for footwear. The platform includes bevels and an internal channel for assembling an upper with the platform. A first bevel is defined in a first side portion of the platform and is configured to receive a portion of a first upper side. A second bevel is defined in a second side portion of the platform and is configured to receive a portion of a second upper side. An internal channel is positioned within the platform and extends between the first bevel and the second bevel. The internal channel is configured to receive a fastener to assemble the upper with the platform. The platform may also include a slot for receiving an edge portion of a sock liner to assemble the sock liner with the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: HILOS, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Folsom, Gaia Giladi, Elias Stahl
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR LASTING AN UPPER TO A 3D PRINTED PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20210330030
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a platform for footwear. The platform includes bevels and an internal channel for assembling an upper with the platform. A first bevel is defined in a first side portion of the platform and is configured to receive a portion of a first upper side. A second bevel is defined in a second side portion of the platform and is configured to receive a portion of a second upper side. An internal channel is positioned within the platform and extends between the first bevel and the second bevel. The internal channel is configured to receive a fastener to assemble the upper with the platform. The platform may also include a slot for receiving an edge portion of a sock liner to assemble the sock liner with the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Folsom, Gaia Giladi, Elias Stahl