Patents by Inventor Michael M. Steel

Michael M. Steel 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).

  • Toe Spacer Sock and Corrective Footwear
    Publication number: 20100170027
    Abstract: A sock contains built-in cushions or spacers to correct or protect the toes, or to provide the wearer better comfort. The cushions or spacers may be retained between the toes in a tube, formed integrally with the sock, which is everted to a position between adjacent toes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Michael M. Steel
  • Toe spacer sock and corrective footwear
    Patent number: 7676850
    Abstract: A sock contains built-in cushions or spacers to correct or protect the toes, or to provide the wearer better comfort. The cushions or spacers may be retained between the toes in a tube, formed integrally with the sock, which is everted to a position between adjacent toes. A strap may also be built in to the sock, or into a shoe, shoe insert, boot, sandal or slipper to maintain a corrective force on the great toe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Michael M. Steel