Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Hau

Joseph A. Hau 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).

  • Patent number: 9949527
    Abstract: A golf sandal for providing comfort, stability, and superior traction. More specifically, a golf sandal having an outsole and midsole made of polyurethane, a gap between the outsole and the midsole, a strap having a central portion located in the gap between the outsole and midsole and ends that secure to each other, and a plurality of soft spikes on the bottom of the outsole, wherein each soft spike is the shape of a webbed foot. The soft spikes enable a wearer to have better traction compared to existing golf sandals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Swannies Footwear LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hau, Joseph Hau, Adam Iversen, Sam Swanson, Matt Stang, Chris Petersen
  • Publication number: 20160374425
    Abstract: A golf sandal for providing comfort, stability, and superior traction. More specifically, a golf sandal having an outsole and midsole made of polyurethane, a gap between the outsole and the midsole, a strap having a central portion located in the gap between the outsole and midsole and ends that secure to each other, and a plurality of soft spikes on the bottom of the outsole, wherein each soft spike is the shape of a webbed foot. The soft spikes enable a wearer to have better traction compared to existing golf sandals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Hau, Joseph Hau, Adam Iversen, Sam Swanson, Matt Stang, Chris Petersen
  • Patent number: 7331163
    Abstract: The present invention is a vacuum packaging system that is comprised of a very convenient vacuum pump and canister-sealing device that is an integral component of a refrigerator. The device is comprised of: 1) one or more external vacuum hose input ports or retractable combination hose/input ports, for applying a vacuum for packaging canisters, bottles or jars, or a remote bag sealing unit; 2) an internal configuration comprised of one or more vacuum hose input ports or retractable combination hose/input ports, canister lid storage attachments and/or carousel storage attachments; and/or 3) an external, integral or removable bagging unit (recessed into the refrigerator door) for vacuum sealing and cutting plastic bagging material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph A. Hau, Sephanie Hau Novak
  • Publication number: 20060090427
    Abstract: The present invention is a vacuum packaging system that is comprised of a very convenient vacuum pump and canister-sealing device that is an integral component of a refrigerator. The device is comprised of: 1) one or more external vacuum hose input ports or retractable combination hose/input ports, for applying a vacuum for packaging canisters, bottles or jars, or a remote bag sealing unit; 2) an internal configuration comprised of one or more vacuum hose input ports or retractable combination hose/input ports, canister lid storage attachments and/or carousel storage attachments; and/or 3) an external, integral or removable bagging unit (recessed into the refrigerator door) for vacuum sealing and cutting plastic bagging material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Hau, Sephanie Hau Novak
  • Patent number: 4808615
    Abstract: A method and composition for the elimination of fleas and ticks as well as the prevention and/or control of flea and tick infestation of animals, particularly household pets, which comprises applying a substantive, controlled release, coating of a solution of a polymeric material and an insecticide to the shafts of hair of the animal's coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: Carter-Wallace, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce S. Ott, Joseph Haus, Frederick F. Kohlhepp