Patents by Inventor Nicholas Pence

Nicholas Pence 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: 12357054
    Abstract: A y-strap sport sandal with a unique strap system is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is attached to a hard rubber sole to keep the sole comfortable connected to the foot during sports activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas Pence, Daniel Opalacz
  • Patent number: 12256809
    Abstract: An adjustable clog with a unique strap system is described. The sole assembly for the clog has an interior sole wing situated near the heel of the sole assembly, and an exterior sole wing on the opposite side of the sole assembly from the interior sole wing, near the heel of the sole assembly, wherein the interior sole wing and the exterior sole wing consist of webbing strap and rubber that extend above the sole assembly. The clog also includes an upper, where the upper is affixed to the sole assembly. A wing hook strap is affixed to the interior sole wing on the first end of the wing hook strap and to the paracord loop on the second end of the wing hook strap, wherein the wing hook strap includes a first G-hook that hooks into one of the first plurality of hook pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas Pence, Daniel Opalacz
  • Publication number: 20240057721
    Abstract: An adjustable clog with a unique strap system is described. The sole assembly for the clog has an interior sole wing situated near the heel of the sole assembly, and an exterior sole wing on the opposite side of the sole assembly from the interior sole wing, near the heel of the sole assembly, wherein the interior sole wing and the exterior sole wing consist of webbing strap and rubber that extend above the sole assembly. The clog also includes an upper, where the upper is affixed to the sole assembly. A wing hook strap is affixed to the interior sole wing on the first end of the wing hook strap and to the paracord loop on the second end of the wing hook strap, wherein the wing hook strap includes a first G-hook that hooks into one of the first plurality of hook pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas Pence, Daniel Opalacz
  • Patent number: 11805858
    Abstract: An adjustable clog with a unique strap system is described. The sole assembly for the clog has an interior sole wing situated near a heel of the sole assembly, and an exterior sole wing on an opposite side of the sole assembly from the interior sole wing, near the heel of the sole assembly, wherein the interior sole wing and the exterior sole wing consist of webbing strap and rubber that extend above the sole assembly. The clog also includes an upper, where the upper is affixed to the sole assembly. A wing hook strap is affixed to the interior sole wing on the first end of the wing hook strap and to the paracord loop on a second end of the wing hook strap, wherein the wing hook strap includes a first G-hook that hooks into one of the first plurality of hook pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Pence, Daniel Opalacz
  • Patent number: 11793263
    Abstract: A huarache sport sandal with a unique strap systems is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is attached to a hard rubber sole to keep the sole comfortable connected to the foot during sports activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Opalacz, Nicholas Pence
  • Publication number: 20230210218
    Abstract: An adjustable clog with a unique strap system is described. The sole assembly for the clog has an interior sole wing situated near a heel of the sole assembly, and an exterior sole wing on an opposite side of the sole assembly from the interior sole wing, near the heel of the sole assembly, wherein the interior sole wing and the exterior sole wing consist of webbing strap and rubber that extend above the sole assembly. The clog also includes an upper, where the upper is affixed to the sole assembly. A wing hook strap is affixed to the interior sole wing on the first end of the wing hook strap and to the paracord loop on a second end of the wing hook strap, wherein the wing hook strap includes a first G-hook that hooks into one of the first plurality of hook pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Pence, Daniel Opalacz
  • Publication number: 20220007779
    Abstract: A y-strap sport sandal with a unique strap system is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is attached to a hard rubber sole to keep the sole comfortable connected to the foot during sports activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas Pence, Daniel Opalacz
  • Patent number: 11129434
    Abstract: A huarache sport sandal with a unique strap systems is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is attached to a hard rubber sole to keep the sole comfortable connected to the foot during sports activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Opalacz, Nicholas Pence
  • Publication number: 20190320755
    Abstract: A huarache sport sandal with a unique strap systems is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is attached to a hard rubber sole to keep the sole comfortable connected to the foot during sports activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Opalacz, Nicholas Pence
  • Publication number: 20170325540
    Abstract: A huarache sport sandal with a unique strap systems is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is attached to a hard rubber sole to keep the sole comfortable connected to the foot during sports activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Opalacz, Nicholas Pence
  • Publication number: 20130318829
    Abstract: A unique running sandal. is described that uses a ladder buckle on the top of the foot to allow for secure and easy adjustment of the sandal. This sandal is designed for running and hiking applications, and is intended for rugged usage. The sandal uses a single lacing that runs from the circular thong hole in the sole through the ladder buckle over to an outside heel anchor hole, then around the heel to an inside heel anchor hole and back to the ladder buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel Opalacz, Nicholas Pence