Patents by Inventor Michael Kratochwill

Michael Kratochwill 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).

  • Cleated article of footwear
    Patent number: 7086183
    Abstract: This application is directed towards an article of footwear for deeply and quickly penetrating a turf surface, such as a soccer, rugby or football shoe. The article of footwear includes a cleat having fluted sides, which creates a channel for moving turf materials in a direction different from the direction of penetration for faster and deeper cleat penetration and better traction. The application also is directed towards an individual cleat for a shoe, wherein the cleat has fluted sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Wood, Jared Goldman, Michael Kratochwill
  • Cleated article of footwear
    Publication number: 20060021259
    Abstract: This application is directed towards an article of footwear for deeply and quickly penetrating a turf surface, such as a soccer, rugby or football shoe. The article of footwear includes a cleat having fluted sides, which creates a channel for moving turf materials in a direction different from the direction of penetration for faster and deeper cleat penetration and better traction. The application also is directed towards an individual cleat for a shoe, wherein the cleat has fluted sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Wood, Jared Goldman, Michael Kratochwill