Patents by Inventor John W. Ludermann

John W. Ludermann 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).

  • FOOTWEAR HAVING A SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH A CONCAVE CHASSIS FOR A WELT CONSTRUCTION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120304495
    Abstract: Footwear assemblies with a light weight sole assembly securely attached to an upper and associated methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a footwear assembly includes an upper connected to a light weight sole assembly, wherein the sole assembly has a durable outsole securely attached to a lightweight midsole, and a lightweight cradle style chassis is attached to the midsole. The chassis has a body and sidewalls extending upwardly from the lateral and medial side portions of the body to define a concave structure that receives a portion of the upper therein. At least a portion of the upper is cemented to the chassis, and edge portions of the upper are stitched to the sidewalls of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Danner, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul W. Brabson, John W. Ludermann, Christopher J. Wojnar, Aaron Barker