Patents by Inventor Mario Gonella

Mario Gonella 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).

  • Fastening strap for sports shoes
    Patent number: 6481070
    Abstract: A fastening strap for sports shoes, particularly for in-line skates, comprising at least two elements made of materials having mutually different rigidities. This allows better adaptation to the outer shape of the shoe and eliminates pressure points, particularly on the bony regions of the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Benetton Group S.p.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Caeran, Mario Gonella
  • Skate with in-line wheels
    Patent number: 6375198
    Abstract: A skate with in-line wheels, including a first front body, for supporting and locking the front part of the foot, and a second rear body, for supporting and locking at least the heel, the bodies having a first frame and a second frame for supporting a plurality of wheels. The first and second bodies and the first and second supporting frames are rotatably associated to each other to allow better transmission of lateral forces during sports practice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Nordica S.p.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Caeran, Mario Gonella, Renato Serafin
  • Fastening strap for sports shoes
    Publication number: 20020010987
    Abstract: A fastening strap for sports shoes, particularly for in-line skates, comprising at least two elements made of materials having mutually different rigidities. This allows better adaptation to the outer shape of the shoe and eliminates pressure points, particularly on the bony regions of the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: BENETTON GROUP S.p.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Caeran, Mario Gonella
  • Inline skate
    Patent number: 6267411
    Abstract: A skate including a frame provided with a detachable connection to a shoe and with which mutually inline wheels are associated. The skate further includes a device for temporarily supporting the single frame in a stable position when the shoe is not associated with the frame. The device can be deactivated by the engagement of the shoe with the frame, so as to allow the user to use the skate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Benetton Sportsystems S.p.A.
    Inventors: Renzo Balbinot, Nicola Belli, Mario Gonella, Roberto Gorza
  • Braking device particularly for skates
    Patent number: 6047974
    Abstract: Braking device, particularly usable for skates including a shoe composed of a quarter which is articulated to a shell which is in turn associated with a frame for supporting two or more wheels. A brake is rotatably associated with the quarter and selectively interacts with the ground upon a backward rotation of the quarter. The brake can oscillate in contrast with a spring and interacts with the ground upon a given rotation imparted to the quarter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Nordica S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alessandro Pozzobon, Renzo Balbinot, Mario Gonella
  • Braking device particularly for skates
    Patent number: 6024365
    Abstract: Braking device, particularly for skates that comprise a shoe composed of a quarter articulated to a shell associated with a frame whereto two or more wheels are pivoted. A rod member is connected to the quarter and is slidingly associated at a seat that acts as a guide and is formed on a support associated with the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Nordica, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Gonella, Francesco Caeran
  • Skate with in-line wheels
    Patent number: 5904359
    Abstract: A skate with in-line wheels, having a first front body, for supporting and locking the front part of the foot, and a second rear body, for supporting and locking at least the heel, the bodies having a first frame and a second frame for supporting a plurality of wheels. The first and second bodies and the first and second supporting frames are rotatably associated to each other to allow better transmission of lateral forces during sports practice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Nordica S.p.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Caeran, Mario Gonella, Renato Serafin
  • Braking device particularly for skates
    Patent number: 5702113
    Abstract: Braking device, particularly for skates, that comprise a shoe composed of a quarter articulated to a shell associated with a frame whereto two or more wheels are pivoted. A rod member is connected to the quarter and is slidingly associated at a seat that acts as a guide and is formed on a support associated with the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Nordica S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Gonella, Francesco Caeran
  • Braking device particularly for skates
    Patent number: 5505468
    Abstract: Braking device, particularly usable for skates including a shoe composed of a quarter which is articulated to a shell which is in turn associated with a frame for supporting two or more wheels. A brake is rotatably associated with the quarter and selectively interacts with the ground upon a backward rotation of the quarter. The brake can oscillate in contrast with a spring and interacts with the ground upon a given rotation imparted to the quarter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Nordica S.p.A.
    Inventors: Alessandro Pozzobon, Renzo Balbinot, Mario Gonella
  • Braking device particularly for skates
    Patent number: 5435580
    Abstract: Braking device particularly usable for skates including a shoe composed of a quarter articulated to a shell which is in turn associated with a supporting frame for two or more wheels. A brake is associated with the quarter and selectively interacts with the ground upon a backward rotation of the quarter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Nordica S.p.A.
    Inventors: Renzo Balbinot, Alessandro Pozzobon, Mario Gonella
  • Skate with aligned wheels
    Patent number: 5405156
    Abstract: A skate with aligned wheels, comprising a support for an item of footgear from which a frame protrudes downward. The ends of respective wheel supporting trucks are pivoted to the frame. The peculiarity of the invention resides in the fact that two movable sliders are interposed between the trucks and the respective supports. Advantageously, at least one rubber pad is interposed between each truck and support. The skate allows the user to preset the degree of shock-absorption during skating by varying the position of the slider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Nordica S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mario Gonella
  • Rear support adjustment device, particularly for ski boots
    Patent number: 5175948
    Abstract: A support adjustment device for ski boots composed of a shell with which at least one quarter is associated. The peculiarity of the device consists of the fact that a shaped body is elastically associated with the quarter and embraces at least one portion of the skier's leg. The device furthermore includes sliders suitable for limiting the backward stroke of the shaped body with respect to the quarter. A safe and constant support of the calf is thus obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: Nordica S.p.A.
    Inventors: Valerio Tonel, Mario Gonella, Maurizio Tacchetto
  • Ski boot with improved wearability
    Patent number: 4928408
    Abstract: Ski boot having a shell, a rear quarter and a front quarter, at least the rear quarter being pivoted to the shell. The rear quarter is also articulated to an element of the boot, such as the front quarter, the shell or a flap by means of rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: NORDICA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giorgio Baggio, Mario Gonella, Mariano Sartor
  • Closure and securing device, particularly for ski boots
    Patent number: 4885850
    Abstract: A closure and securing device, particularly usable for ski boots comprising a rear quarter rearwardly having a transverse set of teeth with which there interacts a rod-like element embracing said rear quarter. Said rod-like element is operatively connected to one or more pressers placed at the foot instep region and/or at the heel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Assignee: Nordica S.P.A.
    Inventors: Mariano Sartor, Mario Gonella