Patents by Inventor John W. Schelling

John W. Schelling 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).

  • Replaceable shoe sole
    Patent number: 6389712
    Abstract: A shoe having a shoe sole with replaceable outsole portions. The shoe sole includes a main sole having a lower support wall with first and second cavities. An insole is disposed within the main sole. First and second lower outsoles are received in the first and second cavities, respectively, and have outer configurations corresponding to the configurations of the cavities thereby forming a snug fit therebetween. Fasteners are inserted through apertures disposed in the outsoles, the main sole, and the insole, releasably securing the outsoles to the main sole. Upon removing the fasteners, the outsoles can be removed and replaced with different outsoles for different conditions and applications or when worn out. The outsoles are formed of two layers, with the upper layer being more rigid than the lower layer to provide a firm surface against which the fastening screw heads can press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: John W. Schelling
  • Shoe sole
    Patent number: D443974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: John W. Schelling
  • Sport sandal with snap closure system
    Patent number: D364497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Inventor: John W. Schelling