Patents by Inventor Jacob Ulkus

Jacob Ulkus 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).

  • Patent number: 8215035
    Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement is provided. An improved cleat having a v-shape is also provided. An angled or v-cleat is provided near the first metatarsal region to provide improved traction for a wide variety of sports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Elan-Polo, Inc.
    Inventors: David Mills, Jacob Ulkus
  • Publication number: 20060042124
    Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved cleat configuration is provided. Various cleats are positioned for improved heel to toe transition and cleat pressure distribution as well as improved take-off and braking and side to side control for a wide variety of sports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: David Mills, Jacob Ulkus
  • Patent number: 6973745
    Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement is provided. An angled or v-cleat is provided near the first metatarsal region to provide improved traction for a wide variety of sports. In some embodiments, cleats forming an obtuse angle opened towards the medial side of the shoe are also provided for improved forward and lateral traction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Elan-Polo, Inc.
    Inventors: David Mills, Jacob Ulkus
  • Publication number: 20050097783
    Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement is provided. An improved cleat having a v-shape is also provided. An angled or v-cleat is provided near the first metatarsal region to provide improved traction for a wide variety of sports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: David Mills, Jacob Ulkus
  • Publication number: 20050097782
    Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement is provided. An angled or v-cleat is provided near the first metatarsal region to provide improved traction for a wide variety of sports. In some embodiments, cleats forming an obtuse angle opened towards the medial side of the shoe are also provided for improved forward and lateral traction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: David Mills, Jacob Ulkus