Patents by Inventor Michael Pratt

Michael 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).

  • Publication number: 20240114996
    Abstract: A footbed having a plurality of pods that can be added, removed and/or replaced to adjust the fit and/or comfort of a shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney, Bradley Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240114992
    Abstract: A footbed system having a footbed and a removeable foot support with a bumper to adjust the size, fit and/or comfort of a shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney, Bradley Johnson
  • Patent number: 11948416
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for communicating between devices using short-range communication links. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for communicating access-right data between devices for verification or transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Benson Truong, Daniel Lewis, Michael Estes, Andrew Pratt, Justin Burleigh, Danon Law
  • Patent number: 11936464
    Abstract: A system and method enabling the automated installation and configuration of satellite system premises device. The system and method provide for tuning, locking and recognizing particular types of satellite system signals, and then responsively configuring and installing a premises device. The disclosed technology is capable of adapting to both one and two cable satellite premises systems, and is compatible with wideband low-noise block signals, as well as universal low-noise block and single-cable second-generation satellite signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Paul Richard Pratt, Robert Michael Payne
  • Publication number: 20240089556
    Abstract: A system and method enabling the automated installation and configuration of universal low noise block satellite system premises devices. The system and method utilize a pre-programmed series of tests to systematically test for and recognize the availability and viability of particular interface connections, and then responsively configure and install a premises device. The system and method are also adapted to provide a consumer and/or satellite service provider with feedback regarding the installation and the connection of interface cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Richard PRATT, Robert Michael PAYNE
  • Publication number: 20240080535
    Abstract: A system and method enabling the automated installation and configuration of satellite system premises device. The system and method utilize stored information indicative of the types of viable interfaces that a premises device should be adapted to mate with, to intelligently recognize a particular subset of satellite system signals, and then responsively configure and install a premises device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Richard PRATT, Robert Michael PAYNE
  • Patent number: 11871811
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an elastic element to enlarge a foot opening of the rapid-entry shoe and also having a stabilizer to prevent a rear portion of the rapid-entry shoe from collapsing downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
  • Publication number: 20240008588
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an elastic element to enlarge a foot opening of the rapid-entry shoe and also having a stabilizer to prevent a rear portion of the rapid-entry shoe from collapsing downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
  • Publication number: 20240008590
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe allows the shoe to be rapidly entered and readied for wearing by the user. The shoe may be any of a wide variety of shoe types, including shoes of a wide variety of styles and functions. The rapid entry features of the shoes utilize various movable elements that are attached to a sole portion or other portion of the shoe and allow movement of a portion of the shoe under pressure to allow rapid entry of the user's foot into the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventor: MICHAEL PRATT
  • Publication number: 20240008589
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an elastic element to enlarge a foot opening of the rapid-entry shoe and also having a stabilizer to prevent a rear portion of the rapid-entry shoe from collapsing downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
  • Patent number: 11844392
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe allows the shoe to be rapidly entered and readied for wearing by the user. The shoe may be any of a wide variety of shoe types, including shoes of a wide variety of styles and functions. The rapid entry features of the shoes utilize various movable elements that are attached to a sole portion or other portion of the shoe and allow movement of a portion of the shoe under pressure to allow rapid entry of the user's foot into the shoe. The moveable elements may include flexible elements, elements having constructed to have a memory of a native position, magnetic elements, and/or elastic elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Pratt
  • Publication number: 20230218039
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article of footwear with a sole structure having at least one adjustability pod configured to adjust at least one of a length and a width of the sole structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney, Aislynn Edwards
  • Patent number: 11633006
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an elastic element to enlarge a foot opening of the rapid-entry shoe and also having a stabilizer to prevent a rear portion of the rapid-entry shoe from collapsing downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
  • Patent number: 11633005
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an elastic element to enlarge a foot opening of the rapid-entry shoe and also having a stabilizer to prevent a rear portion of the rapid-entry shoe from collapsing downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
  • Patent number: 11622594
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article of footwear with a sole structure having at least one adjustability pod configured to adjust at least one of a length and a width of the sole structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney, Aislynn Edwards
  • Publication number: 20230081272
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe allows the shoe to be rapidly entered and readied for wearing by the user. The shoe may be any of a wide variety of shoe types, including shoes of a wide variety of styles and functions. The rapid entry features of the shoes utilize various movable elements that are attached to a sole portion or other portion of the shoe and allow movement of a portion of the shoe under pressure to allow rapid entry of the user's foot into the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventor: MICHAEL PRATT
  • Publication number: 20230031606
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an elastic element to enlarge a foot opening of the rapid-entry shoe and also having a stabilizer to prevent a rear portion of the rapid-entry shoe from collapsing downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
  • Publication number: 20230030016
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an elastic element to enlarge a foot opening of the rapid-entry shoe and also having a stabilizer to prevent a rear portion of the rapid-entry shoe from collapsing downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
  • Publication number: 20220369758
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe allows the shoe to be rapidly entered and readied for wearing by the user. The shoe may be any of a wide variety of shoe types, including shoes of a wide variety of styles and functions. The rapid entry features of the shoes utilize various movable elements that are attached to a sole portion or other portion of the shoe and allow movement of a portion of the shoe under pressure to allow rapid entry of the user's foot into the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventor: MICHAEL PRATT
  • Publication number: 20220287404
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article of footwear with a sole structure having at least one adjustability pod configured to adjust at least one of a length and a width of the sole structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney, Aislynn Edwards