Patents by Inventor Min B. Kwan

Min B. Kwan 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).

  • Support structure for footwear and footwear incorporating same
    Patent number: 5224280
    Abstract: A resilient member adapted for use within a sole of an article of footwear is disclosed, which member includes a transverse central section which is adapted to extend lengthwise across a sole of an article of footwear, and at least two substantially vertical portions. At least one of the substantially vertical portions is positioned adjacent each end of the central section. The substantially vertical sections are adapted to provide support and to be positioned adjacent to the lateral edges of a sole of an article of footwear. Optionally, a support member or members may be employed to support the resilient member. Windows in the lateral edges of the sole allow the resilient member to be viewed, even when supported, because the support member is a transparent cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Pagoda Trading Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Preman, Woo E. Ha, Min B. Kwan, Lee J. Myung