Patents by Inventor Marion Franklin Rudy
Marion Franklin Rudy 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).
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Patent number: 7879417Abstract: A cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, said barrier material comprised of an elastomer, said elastomer being at least semi-permeable to at least a first reactant compound, a second reactant compound disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant compound, and wherein a rate of diffusion of said resultant compound through said barrier material is less than a rate of diffusion of said first reactant compound through said barrier material. An article of footwear including a cushion, said cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, at least a first and a second solid or liquid reactant compounds disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant gaseous compound.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Publication number: 20090013557Abstract: A cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, said barrier material comprised of an elastomer, said elastomer being at least semi-permeable to at least a first reactant compound, a second reactant compound disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant compound, and wherein a rate of diffusion of said resultant compound through said barrier material is less than a rate of diffusion of said first reactant compound through said barrier material. An article of footwear including a cushion, said cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, at least a first and a second solid or liquid reactant compounds disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant gaseous compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Patent number: 7396574Abstract: A cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, said barrier material comprised of an elastomer, said elastomer being at least semi-permeable to at least a first reactant compound, a second reactant compound disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant compound, and wherein a rate of diffusion of said resultant compound through said barrier material is less than a rate of diffusion of said first reactant compound through said barrier material. An article of footwear including a cushion, said cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, at least a first and a second solid or liquid reactant compounds disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant gaseous compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Inventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Publication number: 20040237346Abstract: A cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, said barrier material comprised of an elastomer, said elastomer being at least semi-permeable to at least a first reactant compound, a second reactant compound disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant compound, and wherein a rate of diffusion of said resultant compound through said barrier material is less than a rate of diffusion of said first reactant compound through said barrier material. An article of footwear including a cushion, said cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, at least a first and a second solid or liquid reactant compounds disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant gaseous compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Patent number: 6457263Abstract: An article of footwear includes one or more first fluid containing cushion devices in direct or elastomeric load transmitting contact with a foot to provide superior comfort. One or more second, preferably thicker, fluid containing cushion devices are positioned in a load transmitting portion of the sole, between the foot and ground engaging surface of the footwear. The first cushion devices) at least partially overlap a portion of the second cushioning devices) and the two cushion devices are at least partially separated in any overlapping areas by a load distributing element.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Inventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Patent number: 6158149Abstract: An article of footwear includes one or more first fluid containing cushion devices in direct or elastomeric load transmitting contact with a foot to provide superior comfort. One or more second, preferably thicker, fluid containing cushion devices are positioned in a load transmitting portion of the sole, between the foot and ground engaging surface of the footwear. The first cushion device(s) at least partially overlap a portion of the second cushioning device(s) and the two cushion devices are at least partially separated in any overlapping areas by a load distributing element.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Robert C. BogertInventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Patent number: 6127010Abstract: A shock absorbing cushioning device suitable for products, objects and footwear which is comprised of a compressible insert encapsulated within an elastomeric barrier member. The elastomeric barrier member is secured to the compressible insert by a plurality of tensile members having a first portion embedded in the elastomeric material and a second portion embedded in the compressible insert. The elastomeric member is also filled with a fluid, preferably a compressible gas.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Robert C. BogertInventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Patent number: 5916664Abstract: A method for inflating cushioning devices which comprise at least first and second distinct chambers having an interconnecting passage providing fluid communication between the chambers. The method comprises either: (1) limiting the volume of at least one of the chambers, filling the chambers with a fluid at a single inflation pressure from a single inflation point and sealing the interconnecting passage, or (2) filling the chambers with a fluid at a single inflation pressure from a single inflation point compressing at least one of the distinct chambers, and sealing the interconnecting passage. The method is particularly suited to manufacture of a footwear cushion comprised of a body of elastomeric material having a plurality of sealed non-communicating cells having a single inflation point. At least two cells sharing a single sealed inflation passage are at different pressures.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1996Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Robert C. BogartInventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Patent number: 5753061Abstract: A method for inflating a cushioning devices comprised of at least first and second distinct chambers having an interconnecting passage which provides fluid communication between the chambers. The method comprises either: (1) limiting the volume of at least one of the chambers, filling the chambers with a fluid at a single inflation pressure from a single inflation point and sealing the interconnecting passage, or (2) filling the chambers with a fluid at a single inflation pressure from a single inflation point compressing at least one of the distinct chambers, and sealing the interconnecting passage. The method is particularly suited to manufacture of a footwear cushion comprised of a body of elastomeric material having a plurality of sealed non-communicating cells having a single inflation point. At least two cells sharing a single sealed inflation passage are at different pressures.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Robert C. BogertInventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Patent number: 5741568Abstract: A shock absorbing cushioning device suitable for products, objects and footwear which is comprised of a compressible insert encapsulated within an elastomeric barrier member. The elastomeric barrier member is secured to the compressible insert by a plurality of tensile members having a first portion embedded in the elastomeric material and a second portion embedded in the compressible insert. The elastomeric member is also filled with a fluid, preferably a compressible gas.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1995Date of Patent: April 21, 1998Assignee: Robert C. BogertInventor: Marion Franklin Rudy
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Patent number: 5686167Abstract: A structure forming part of a shoe comprising a sealed member of elastomeric material having a plurality of chambers containing a fluid, the chamber having a generally planar alignment, the plurality of chambers interconnected by a plurality of flexible sheets, wherein at least a portion of at least a plurality of the interconnecting sheets is oriented at an angle to the general plane of the chambers.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: Robert C. BogertInventor: Marion Franklin Rudy