Patents by Inventor Nancy M. Dalton

Nancy M. Dalton 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).

  • Articulated footwear having a flexure member
    Patent number: 6189239
    Abstract: A article of footwear is disclosed having a flexure member in the sole to facilitate abduction bending to provide footwear that is easy to don and doff. The footwear includes a split upper having a forefoot upper portion and a rear upper portion. A closure mechanism is provided to hold the upper closed while the footwear is worn by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventors: David W. Gasparovic, William M. Dieter, Nancy M. Dalton