Patents by Inventor James S. K. Pelletier

James S. K. Pelletier 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).

  • Shoe with tunable cushioning system
    Patent number: 6983553
    Abstract: The invention is directed to cushioning systems for athletic shoes that can be adjusted by a wearer. The systems include one or more cushioning inserts having anisotropic properties and are lockable in place in the shoe sole. The systems may also include structural support elements that provide additional stability and support to the wearer's foot. The wearer can adjust the degree of cushioning by rotating the insert within the shoe. The wearer can also remove the insert and replace the insert with a new and/or different insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: adidas International Marketing B.V.
    Inventors: Michel Lussier, Michael Steszyn, John P. Devlin, James S. K. Pelletier, Stuart R. Jang
  • Shoe with tunable cushioning system
    Publication number: 20040148799
    Abstract: The invention is directed to cushioning systems for athletic shoes that can be adjusted by a wearer. The systems include one or more cushioning inserts having anisotropic properties and are lockable in place in the shoe sole. The systems may also include structural support elements that provide additional stability and support to the wearer's foot. The wearer can adjust the degree of cushioning by rotating the insert within the shoe. The wearer can also remove the insert and replace the insert with a new and/or different insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: adidas International Marketing B. V.
    Inventors: Michel Lussier, Michael Steszyn, John P. Devlin, James S. K. Pelletier, Stuart R. Jang