Patents by Inventor Guntis Obrascovs

Guntis Obrascovs 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 shoe with ankle support strap
    Patent number: 4441265
    Abstract: An athletic shoe constructed to inhibit ankle injuries is disclosed. The shoe is in the form of a "high cut" or ankle boot with a tensioning band anchored to the outside of the boot, along the sole, rearwardly of the transverse dorsal joint. In use, the band extends over the dorsal surface of the shoe to the inside of the ankle where it is fastened under tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1984
    Inventors: Christopher D. Burns, Guntis Obrascovs, Andrew L. Pipe