Patents by Inventor Michael Thoraval

Michael Thoraval 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).

  • Ballet pointe shoes
    Patent number: 7900375
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved design and construction for Ballet Pointe Shoes using a box and shank that interlock in an over-under fashion, where the shank is designed with a cavity that allows varying rigidities along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Thoraval
  • Ballet pointe shoes
    Publication number: 20080209761
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved design and construction for Ballet Pointe Shoes using a box and shank that interlock in an over-under fashion, where the shank is designed with a cavity that allows varying rigidities along its length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Thoraval