Patents by Inventor John G. Pearce

John G. Pearce 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).

  • Insole for footwear
    Patent number: 7637034
    Abstract: An insole for footwear that is capable of providing a protective layer between a plantar surface of a human foot and an upper surface of a sole of the footwear. The insole can have a first portion positioned in a rearfoot region of the insole and a second portion positioned at a forefoot portion of the insole, wherein the second portion can be more flexible than the first portion. The insole may further include a toe piece positioned in a toe region of the insole and a footbed that overlays the first portion of the insole, the second portion of the insole, and the toe piece of the insole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. Ailey, Glenn H. Middleton, John G. Pearce, Sharon L. Moure, Wallace McNeil, Hans Hansen
  • Insole for footwear
    Patent number: 6889452
    Abstract: An insole for footwear that is capable of providing a protective layer between a plantar surface of a human foot and an upper surface of a sole of the footwear. The insole can have a first portion positioned in a rearfoot region of the insole and a second portion positioned at a forefoot portion of the insole, wherein the second portion can be more flexible than the first portion. The insole may further include a toe piece positioned in a toe region of the insole and a footbed that overlays the first portion of the insole, the second portion of the insole, and the toe piece of the insole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. Ailey, Glenn H. Middleton, John G. Pearce, Sharon L. Moure, Wallace McNeil, Hans Hansen
  • Insole for footwear
    Publication number: 20030088999
    Abstract: An insole for footwear that is capable of providing a protective layer between a plantar surface of a human foot and an upper surface of a sole of the footwear. The insole can have a first portion positioned in a rearfoot region of the insole and a second portion positioned at a forefoot portion of the insole, wherein the second portion can be more flexible than the first portion. The insole may further include a toe piece positioned in a toe region of the insole and a footbed that overlays the first portion of the insole, the second portion of the insole, and the toe piece of the insole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: BOOT ROYALTY COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: James H. Ailey, Glenn H. Middleton, John G. Pearce, Sharon L. Moure, Wallace McNeill, Hans Hansen
  • Orthotic footwear and insole thereof
    Publication number: 20030041481
    Abstract: An insole for footwear comprises a footbed having an upper surface and a lower surface, with a raised arch support portion on the upper surface of the footbed capable of supporting a longitudinal arch and a transverse arch of a human foot. The shape of the insole can generally correspond to the shape of a plantar surface of the human foot, thereby providing support to substantially the entire plantar surface of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: BOOT ROYALTY COMPANY
    Inventors: J. Pat Evans, John G. Pearce, Duane E. Peoples
  • Cushioned insole
    Patent number: 5850703
    Abstract: A cushioned insole (10) has an upper layer (12) and a lower layer (14). The layers have a toe area, a heel area, an upper surface and a lower surface. The insole has a cushion (28) disposed between the lower surface of the upper layer and the upper surface of the lower layer in the toe area of the layers. In the heel area of the layers, a tack board (30) is disposed between the upper and lower layers. A rib (40) is attached to the upper surface of the upper layer and to the lower layer by stitching, capturing the cushion therebetween and forming a peripheral margin exteriorly of the stitching. A lip (32) is formed from the upturned peripheral margin of the upper layer and is attached to the rib to add strength and reinforcement to the overall structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John G. Pearce, Charles E. Shuler
  • Insole for footwear
    Patent number: D456128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.
    Inventors: J. Pat Evans, John G. Pearce, Duane E. Peoples
  • Pair of boot soles
    Patent number: D478716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.
    Inventor: John G. Pearce
  • Pair of boot soles
    Patent number: D483931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.
    Inventor: John G. Pearce
  • Boot sole design
    Patent number: D387546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Boot Royalty Company, L.P.
    Inventor: John G. Pearce