Patents by Inventor Jerome Mark Hess

Jerome Mark Hess 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).

  • Integrated flexible metatarsal guard with extended toe cap
    Patent number: 7305776
    Abstract: A unitary flexible metatarsal guard is disclosed which extends to cover a toe protector in a safety shoe or boot. The metatarsal guard of the present invention acts to transfer and disperse impact forces from the region of impact to a broader region, including the metatarsal and toe regions, thereby distributing the force over a greater surface area. The metatarsal guard of the present invention allows a full range of motion of the foot and conforms to natural crouching, walking, and running movements is designed so as to prevent any pinching, cutting, or other irritation of the wearer's foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerome Mark Hess