Patents by Inventor James Zona

James Zona 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).

  • Support liners and arrangements including the same
    Publication number: 20070220779
    Abstract: Support liners and cushions which include including a plurality of compressible protrusions. An arrangement is provided for interconnecting the compressible protrusions, the interconnecting arrangement being adapted to ensure strict compression of the compressible protrusions upon acceptance of a compressive force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventor: James Zona
  • Water filled shoe insole
    Patent number: 4567677
    Abstract: An insole comprising a bladder which is filled with a water and air, and having a metatarsal and heel area for cushioning the foot of the user. Flow restrictions are located between the metatarsal and heel area of the bladder so as to restrict the flow of water and air from the metatarsal area to the heel area and vice versa. The flow restrictions are C-shaped seals in the bladder and provide a massaging action for the foot of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Assignee: Pittsburgh Plastics Manufacturing
    Inventor: James Zona