Patents by Inventor Lucien Vink

Lucien Vink 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).

  • Publication number: 20150366285
    Abstract: Disclosed is a boot system having an outer boot including a securing system and a superior end that includes a cuff; an inner boot sized to fit between the outer boot and a foot area of a user inserted in the boot system; and a harness system having a flexible panel and a lace slidably engaged with the panel. The inner boot includes a tension capture element coupled adjacent to a superior end of the inner boot. The harness system is removably secured to the outer boot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Alex Zhao, Susanne Dachgruber, Lucien Vink
  • Patent number: 9125450
    Abstract: Disclosed is a boot system having an outer boot including a securing system and a superior end that includes a cuff; an inner boot sized to fit between the outer boot and a foot area of a user inserted in the boot system; and a harness system having a flexible panel and a lace slidably engaged with the panel. The inner boot includes a tension capture element coupled adjacent to a superior end of the inner boot. The harness system is removably secured to the outer boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Flow Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Zhao, Susanne Dachgruber, Lucien Vink
  • Publication number: 20140239614
    Abstract: A binding is adapted for coupling footwear, such as a boot, to a sports board. The binding permits easy adjustment of the binding's position on the board, while also allowing for removal of the binding from the board for improved utility of storage or transport. Adjustment, engagement between binding and board, and removal functions may be accomplished without the use of tools or ancillary components. The binding includes a movable coupler element or elements that removably couple to a retaining disc to secure the binding to the retaining disc and the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: FLOW SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Roger Neiley, Lucien Vink
  • Patent number: 8714579
    Abstract: A binding is adapted for coupling footwear, such as a boot, to a sports board. The binding permits easy adjustment of the binding's position on the board, while also allowing for removal of the binding from the board for improved utility of storage or transport. Adjustment, engagement between binding and board, and removal functions may be accomplished without the use of tools or ancillary components. The binding includes a movable coupler element or elements that removably couple to a retaining disc to secure the binding to the retaining disc and the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Flow Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Neiley, Lucien Vink
  • Publication number: 20130154238
    Abstract: A binding is adapted for coupling footwear, such as a boot, to a sports board. The binding permits easy adjustment of the binding's position on the board, while also allowing for removal of the binding from the board for improved utility of storage or transport. Adjustment, engagement between binding and board, and removal functions may be accomplished without the use of tools or ancillary components. The binding includes a movable coupler element or elements that removably couple to a retaining disc to secure the binding to the retaining disc and the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Roger Neiley, Lucien Vink
  • Patent number: 8376390
    Abstract: A binding is adapted for coupling footwear, such as a boot, to a sports board. The binding permits easy adjustment of the binding's position on the board, while also allowing for removal of the binding from the board for improved utility of storage or transport. Adjustment, engagement between binding and board, and removal functions may be accomplished without the use of tools or ancillary components. The binding includes a movable coupler element or elements that removably couple to a retaining disc to secure the binding to the retaining disc and the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Flow Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Neiley, Lucien Vink
  • Publication number: 20120181778
    Abstract: A binding is adapted for coupling footwear, such as a boot, to a sports board. The binding permits easy adjustment of the binding's position on the board, while also allowing for removal of the binding from the board for improved utility of storage or transport. Adjustment, engagement between binding and board, and removal functions may be accomplished without the use of tools or ancillary components. The binding includes a movable coupler element or elements that removably couple to a retaining disc to secure the binding to the retaining disc and the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Roger Neiley, Lucien Vink
  • Publication number: 20120144700
    Abstract: Disclosed is a boot system having an outer boot including a securing system and a superior end that includes a cuff; an inner boot sized to fit between the outer boot and a foot area of a user inserted in the boot system; and a harness system having a flexible panel and a lace slidably engaged with the panel. The inner boot includes a tension capture element coupled adjacent to a superior end of the inner boot. The harness system is removably secured to the outer boot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Alex Zhao, Susanne Dachgruber, Lucien Vink
  • Patent number: 8128117
    Abstract: A binding is adapted for coupling footwear, such as a boot, to a sports board. The binding permits easy adjustment of the binding's position on the board, while also allowing for removal of the binding from the board for improved utility of storage or transport. Adjustment, engagement between binding and board, and removal functions may be accomplished without the use of tools or ancillary components. The binding includes a movable coupler element or elements that removably couple to a retaining disc to secure the binding to the retaining disc and the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Flow Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Neiley, Lucien Vink
  • Publication number: 20080309052
    Abstract: A binding is adapted for coupling footwear, such as a boot, to a sports board. The binding permits easy adjustment of the binding's position on the board, while also allowing for removal of the binding from the board for improved utility of storage or transport. Adjustment, engagement between binding and board, and removal functions may be accomplished without the use of tools or ancillary components. The binding includes a movable coupler element or elements that removably couple to a retaining disc to secure the binding to the retaining disc and the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Roger Neiley, Lucien Vink
  • Publication number: 20050134013
    Abstract: A skateboard includes a board having a tip portion and a tail portion. A substantially U-shaped first aperture is formed in the tip portion, with an open end of the first aperture opening toward a central portion of the board. A substantially U-shaped second aperture is formed in the tail portion, with an open end of the second aperture opening toward a central portion of the board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Wright, Raymond Riley, Willem Schoonhoven, Merijn Hartog, Lucien Vink, Michiel Knoppert