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).

  • Patent number: 12274325
    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 15, 2025
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
  • Patent number: 12268281
    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: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney, Aislynn Edwards
  • Patent number: 12121096
    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: March 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Craig Cheney
  • Patent number: 12038514
    Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, device, and system that detects a replay attack includes monitoring Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) time obtained by a GNSS receiver from a GNSS signal from a GNSS satellite. An alert condition for the replay attack is identified based on at least a detected delay between a universal coordinated time (UTC) and the GNSS time. An alert notification is provided based on the identification of the alert condition for the replay attack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: OROLIA USA INC.
    Inventors: Ronald Franklin Dries, Michael Pratt, Ryan Johnson
  • Patent number: 12022916
    Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe includes an actuator arm, having a pivot point, and a closure system. Movement of the actuator arm from an uncollapsed position to a collapsed position opens the closure system and movement of the actuator arm from the collapsed position to the uncollapsed position closes the closure system, according to various embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, Craig Cheney
  • Patent number: 11992092
    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 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: FAST IP, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Pratt, Steven Hermann, Seth Lytle, James Kuangcheng Tsen
  • 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: 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: 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
  • 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
  • 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: 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: 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: 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