Patents by Inventor Michael James Pratt

Michael James Pratt 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).

  • Patent number: 12207702
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, James Kuangcheng Tsen
  • Patent number: 12102178
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, James Kuangcheng Tsen
  • Publication number: 20220378144
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, James Kuangcheng Tsen
  • Publication number: 20210068493
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, James Kuangcheng Tsen
  • Patent number: 10506842
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, James Kuangcheng Tsen
  • Patent number: 10306947
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, James Kuangcheng Tsen
  • Publication number: 20180206588
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: MICHAEL JAMES PRATT, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, James Kuangcheng Tsen
  • Publication number: 20170360143
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: MICHAEL JAMES PRATT, STEVEN HERMANN, SETH LYTLE, JAMES KUANGCHENG TSEN
  • Patent number: 9820527
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, James Kuangcheng Tsen
  • Publication number: 20170303632
    Abstract: A rapid-entry and rebounding fit shoe having one or both of a rapid-entry heel element and a rapid-entry tongue element and both snap back for fit. The rapid-entry shoe directs a user's foot into or otherwise accommodates a user's foot with respect to, a shoe opening, and thereafter secures a rear portion of rapid-entry shoe about a user's heel as well as forefoot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: KIZIK DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: MICHAEL JAMES PRATT, STEVEN HERMANN, SETH LYTLE, JAMES KUANGCHENG TSEN
  • Patent number: 9259066
    Abstract: Soft sided bags having a flexible frame system are disclosed and described herein. A plurality of structure forming frame members engage guides in the bag body to provide the soft sided bag with a resilient structure, and to further provide content protection and accessibility. Soft sided bag may use structure forming frame members with varying levels of stiffness to provide a desired structure to the soft sided bag. A unique structure forming frame member is disclosed which includes an outer sheath and inner rod that gives the bag body structure, durability, flexibility, resiliency, and differing degrees of restorative force along one continuous member. Various non-limiting configurations are disclosed that provide the soft sided bag with a desired shape as well as the ability to collapse to smaller configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Michael James Pratt
  • Publication number: 20130087994
    Abstract: A foldable golf pull/push cart is disclosed. In some embodiments, the foldable golf cart is selectively foldable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. In such embodiments, the foldable golf cart is configured to be permanently attached to a golf club bag in both the folded and unfolded configurations as well as while the golf cart is transitioned between the forgoing configurations. According to some embodiments, the golf cart is compact and light enough such that it does not appreciably add to either the dimensions of the golf club bag or the weight of a standard golf club bag containing clubs and other golf equipment. In this way, when the golf cart is in a folded configuration, the golf cart and bag combination can be handled and/or transported as easily as the bag itself. In some embodiments, the golf cart is configured to accommodate any bag a user prefers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Michael James Pratt
  • Publication number: 20130087424
    Abstract: Soft sided bags having a flexible frame system are disclosed and described herein. A plurality of structure forming frame members engage guides in the bag body to provide the soft sided bag with a resilient structure, and to further provide content protection and accessibility. Soft sided bag may use structure forming frame members with varying levels of stiffness to provide a desired structure to the soft sided bag. A unique structure forming frame member is disclosed which includes an outer sheath and inner rod that gives the bag body structure, durability, flexibility, resiliency, and differing degrees of restorative force along one continuous member. Various non-limiting configurations are disclosed that provide the soft sided bag with a desired shape as well as the ability to collapse to smaller configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Michael James Pratt
  • Publication number: 20090212174
    Abstract: A golf bag stand system is described wherein the legs of the stand system deploy in an arcuate path. The arcuate path permits the legs of the golf bag stand system to be widely deployed to support the golf bag while minimizing entanglement issues during deployment and retraction. The arcuate deployment keeps the legs closer to the center line of the bag during a greater period of the deployment/retraction, with the sideward/outward movement of the legs occurring at the end of leg deployment and at the beginning of leg retraction. This may be achieved by hingedly connecting the legs to the golf bag with an axis of rotation that is inclined toward the center of the golf bag. The legs of the golf bag include a bend or jog that permits the inclined axis of rotation while keeping the legs close to the golf bag when in the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, James Rocky Harris, Joseph W. Christensen, Jason Prigge, Kenneth Harris, Brandon Hefer, Aaron Brookhart
  • Patent number: 7559443
    Abstract: The present invention features a unique carrying device for carrying a cartable item, wherein the carrying device is formed of a rigid structure and comprises means for engaging a first shoulder of a user, means for engaging a second shoulder of a user, means for connecting the means for engaging the first and second shoulders of a user together, means for adjusting the ergonomic configuration of the carrying device, means for releasably coupling or attaching the carrying device to a golf bag, and means for transitioning, upon elective actuation, functions to transition or convert the carrying device from a single-shoulder carrying arrangement or position to a dual-shoulder carrying arrangement or position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Ogio International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Scott Kendrick Warner, Brandon Brent Collette, James Jensen
  • Patent number: 7213705
    Abstract: The present invention features a ergonomically designed and structured golf bag top and club separator. The golf bag top and club separator comprises a perimeter support member having integrally formed tiered sections both along its longitudinal and lateral axes, a wood complex, an iron complex located opposite from and offset below the wood complex, and a plurality of strategically placed dividers therein to provide vertical disposition and segregation of wood-type golf clubs. Through its unique design, the present invention provides vertical segregation of the wood complex, thus providing optimal positioning, travel, access, and retrieval of golf clubs inserted and housed therein, as well as providing added protection of the clubs from one another. The wood complex is vertically segregated and positioned proximate or distal the body of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Ogio International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Joseph W. Christensen, Scott Kendrick Warner, Jeffrey Alan Sheets
  • Patent number: 7111731
    Abstract: A pocket closure device for facilitating retention of and access to items placed in a pocket. Specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise an elongate resilient member disposed along a pocket and attached to a front panel of the pocket and to an outer surface of a bag. The elongate resilient member acts to bias the front panel against the outer surface of the bag such that the panel may be quickly and effectively accessed in a single movement. The biased nature of the front panel of the pocket also enables quick and automatic closure of the pocket to secure pocket contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Ogio International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Scott Kendrick Warner, Joseph W. Christensen
  • Patent number: 6883691
    Abstract: The present invention features a unique carrying device for carrying a cartable item, wherein the carrying device is formed of a rigid structure and comprises means for engaging a first shoulder of a user, means for engaging a second shoulder of a user, means for connecting the means for engaging the first and second shoulders of a user together, means for adjusting the ergonomic configuration of the carrying device, means for releasably coupling or attaching the carrying device to a golf bag, and means for transitioning, upon elective actuation, functions to transition or convert the carrying device from a single-shoulder carrying arrangement or position to a dual-shoulder carrying arrangement or position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Ogio International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Scott Kendrick Warner, Brandon Brent Collette, James Jensen
  • Patent number: 6877604
    Abstract: The present invention features a ergonomically designed and structured golf bag top and club separator. The golf bag top and club separator comprises a perimeter support member having integrally formed tiered sections both along its longitudinal and lateral axes, a wood complex, an iron complex located opposite from and offset below the wood complex, and a plurality of strategically placed dividers therein to provide vertical disposition and segregation of wood-type golf clubs. Through its unique design, the present invention provides vertical segregation of the wood complex, thus providing optimal positioning, travel, access, and retrieval of golf clubs inserted and housed therein, as well as providing added protection of the clubs from one another. The wood complex is vertically segregated and positioned proximate or distal the body of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Ogio International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Joseph W. Christensen, Scott Kendrick Warner, Jeffrey Alan Sheets
  • Publication number: 20040262343
    Abstract: A substantially rigid load bearing apparatus for facilitating manual transport of a load, such as a golf bag, luggage, camping equipment, backpack, and the like. The load bearing apparatus facilitates manual transport of a load by providing independent support for the load as well as enabling a user to quickly and easily implement the load bearing apparatus in a single motion. The load bearing apparatus may also incorporate a support strap assembly for selectively adjusting the position of the load relative to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Michael James Pratt, Scott Kendrick Warner, Brandon Brent Collette, James Jensen