Patents by Inventor Michael P. McCarron

Michael P. McCarron 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: 9021721
    Abstract: Footwear according to the present disclosure includes an upper and a sole assembly coupled to the upper, with the sole assembly including an outsole with a ground-contacting surface and a midsole positioned above the outsole. The midsole includes a peripheral lasting member that defines a central aperture, and a cushioning member positioned at least above the peripheral lasting member. In some embodiments, the footwear further includes a heel and the midsole includes a heel strike projection that engages the heel. In some embodiments, the midsole further includes a shank. In some embodiments, the cushioning member defines the optional heel strike projection, and in other embodiments, the optional shank defines the optional heel strike projection. In some embodiments, the footwear includes a spur support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Patent number: 8136266
    Abstract: The present invention provides a footbed made of cotton fabric, polyurethane, ethyl vinyl acetate, polyester and thermoplastic gel rubber. The invention also provides footwear which includes a footbed as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Publication number: 20110271553
    Abstract: Footwear according to the present disclosure includes an upper and a sole assembly coupled to the upper, with the sole assembly including an outsole with a ground-contacting surface and a midsole positioned above the outsole. The midsole includes a peripheral lasting member that defines a central aperture, and a cushioning member positioned at least above the peripheral lasting member. In some embodiments, the footwear further includes a heel and the midsole includes a heel strike projection that engages the heel. In some embodiments, the midsole further includes a shank. In some embodiments, the cushioning member defines the optional heel strike projection, and in other embodiments, the optional shank defines the optional heel strike projection. In some embodiments, the footwear includes a spur support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Publication number: 20110138655
    Abstract: The present invention provides a footbed made of cotton fabric, polyurethane, ethyl vinyl acetate, polyester and thermoplastic gel rubber. The invention also provides footwear which includes a footbed as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Patent number: 7752773
    Abstract: The present invention provides a footbed made of cotton fabric, polyurethane, ethyl vinyl acetate, polyester and thermoplastic gel rubber. The invention also provides footwear which includes a footbed as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Publication number: 20100139125
    Abstract: Footwear includes a sole with a forefoot region, a heel region, and a mid-sole region positioned between the forefoot region and the heel region. A support structure is positioned within the mid-sole region. The support structure is configured to engage an object to facilitate resistance to gravitational pull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Patent number: 7644521
    Abstract: Footwear includes a sole with a forefoot region, a heel region, and a mid-sole region positioned between the forefoot region and the heel region. A support structure is positioned within the mid-sole region. The support structure is configured to engage an object to facilitate resistance to gravitational pull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Publication number: 20080127517
    Abstract: The present invention provides a footbed made of cotton fabric, polyurethane, ethyl vinyl acetate, polyester and thermoplastic gel rubber. The invention also provides footwear which includes a footbed as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: ARIAT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Publication number: 20070277291
    Abstract: A chap kit includes a chap leg and a removable chap design strip attachable to said chap leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Patent number: D622487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. McCarron, Linda S. Poetsch
  • Patent number: D624295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McCarron
  • Patent number: D636158
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. McCarron, Guy A. Marshall
  • Patent number: D641144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Ariat International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. McCarron, Guy A. Marshall