Patents by Inventor Luc Vachon

Luc Vachon 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).

  • Method and apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear
    Patent number: 6994532
    Abstract: The present invention proposes an apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear for use in the field of sport footwear. The apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear has two pressure forming receptacles, each having an inflatable vessel therein. The inflatable vessel is shaped and adapted to surround sides of the footwear, such as a skate. The inflatable vessel has an opening for receiving the skate and an air inlet for inflating the inflatable vessel. The apparatus may further has an air supply device connectable to a control system that will manage the airflow into the inflatable vessel to create the desired pressure onto the skate in order to provide a custom-fit skate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Sport Maska Inc.
    Inventors: Luc Vachon, Claude Prévost
  • Method and apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear
    Publication number: 20020047228
    Abstract: The present invention proposes an apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear for use in the field of sport footwear. The apparatus for pressure molding multi-layer footwear has two pressure forming receptacles, each having an inflatable vessel therein. The inflatable vessel is shaped and adapted to surround sides of the footwear, such as a skate. The inflatable vessel has an opening for receiving the skate and an air inlet for inflating the inflatable vessel. The apparatus may further has an air supply device connectable to a control system that will manage the airflow into the inflatable vessel to create the desired pressure onto the skate in order to provide a custom-fit skate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Applicant: SPORT MASKA INC.
    Inventors: Luc Vachon, Claude Prevost
  • Toecap
    Patent number: D493275
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Sport Maska, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Koyess, Luc Vachon, Stephen Murphy