Patents by Inventor Jaye B. Hayes

Jaye B. Hayes 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).

  • Ski boot closure system
    Patent number: 5426872
    Abstract: The rigidity of a high performance ski boot is increased by forming interlocking connections between a front tongue, a footbed and a rear ankle portion of the boot. Such connections are particularly effective in reducing or eliminating transverse spreading or sideward flaring of the front tongue as a skier leans forwardly against the tongue during aggressive ski maneuvers. By eliminating such transverse flaring and distortion, the foot support and overall performance of the boot is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Tetra Sports Corporation
    Inventor: Jaye B. Hayes
  • Ski boot and sport shoe assembly
    Patent number: 4979319
    Abstract: A ski boot system includes a rigid outer boot having contoured support surfaces for supporting and suspending any one of a plurality of varying sized pliable inner sport shoes. The inner sport shoe is provided with rigid engagement surfaces formed to complement the support surfaces of the outer boot. In this manner, a relatively inelastic and rigid connection is provided to positively secure the shoes within the boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Inventor: Jaye B. Hayes
  • Ski boot and sport shoe assembly
    Patent number: 4879822
    Abstract: A ski boot system includes a rigid outer boot having contoured support surfaces for supporting and suspending any one of a plurality of varying sized pliable inner sport shoes. The inner sport shoe is provided with rigid engagement surfaces formed to complement the support surfaces of the outer boot. In this manner, a relatively inelastic and rigid connection is provided to positively secure the shoes within the boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Inventor: Jaye B. Hayes
  • Ski boot and sport shoe assembly
    Patent number: 4747221
    Abstract: A ski boot system includes a rigid outer boot having contoured support surfaces for supporting and suspending any one of a plurality of varying sized pliable inner sport shoes. The inner sport shoe is provided with rigid engagement surfaces formed to complement the support surfaces of the outer boot. In this manner, a relatively inelastic and rigid connection is provided to positively secure the shoes within the boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Inventor: Jaye B. Hayes