Patents by Inventor Gregory F. Bertrand

Gregory F. Bertrand 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).

  • Athletic foot protector with toe and ankle impact absorbing protection
    Patent number: 5566476
    Abstract: A protector as footwear for an athlete to be worn over the sports shoe covering the toe and sides of the foot and, when desired, an extension for protecting the instep, ankle and toes. The protector includes hinge connections between a thickened toe portion and a foot portion for releaseable attachment purposes. A liner is disposed on the inside of the protector. The hinge may be composed of an elastic, stretchable material or a mechanical hinge. The protector is composed of a durable, hard plastic composition to resist impact loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventors: Gregory F. Bertrand, Thomas P. Seyler