Patents by Inventor Kendall Shapiro

Kendall Shapiro 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).

  • Customization system for an article of footwear
    Patent number: 8051586
    Abstract: A customization system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The customization system comprises an insert system. The insert system includes an insert and a heel member. Both the insert and the heel member may be interchangeable, allowing the user to modify the article of footwear to provide a customized fit or performance optimization. An article of footwear may also include a full length composite plate to be used as part of an outsole assembly. The full length composite plate may comprise a composite material that has a certain percent elongation, and can include a heel cup for heel stability and improved traction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Perry Auger, Kendall Shapiro
  • Customization System for an Article of Footwear
    Publication number: 20080005933
    Abstract: A customization system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The customization system comprises an insert system. The insert system includes an insert and a heel member. Both the insert and the heel member may be interchangeable, allowing the user to modify the article of footwear to provide a customized fit or performance optimization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Perry Auger, Kendall Shapiro