Patents by Inventor Paul Shinney

Paul Shinney 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: 9462846
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, Michael Andrews, Kevin Leary, Ricardo Vestuti, Brian Christensen, Paul Shinney
  • Patent number: 9339078
    Abstract: Customized, form-fitting athletic articles with a heat moldable material that a wearer may heat to soften after purchase to conform the heat moldable material so the contours of the wearer's body may provide many advantages for consumers, such as increased comfort, performance, or safety. The heat moldable material may be incorporated into the upper of an athletic shoe. The heat moldable material may be sufficiently flexible so as not to impede the necessary movements of a wearer or the athletic shoe while performing activities, such as running, walking, jumping, etc. The heat moldable material may be reusable in that it may be reheated and remolded multiple times so that the article may be re-customized or re-fitted as needed. The article may also include a temperature sensitive indicator that indicates when the heat moldable material has been softened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Kevin Leary, Paul Shinney, Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis
  • Patent number: 9295299
    Abstract: Customized, form-fitting athletic articles with a heat moldable material that a wearer may heat to soften after purchase to conform the heat moldable material so the contours of the wearer's body may provide many advantages for consumers, such as increased comfort, performance, or safety. The heat moldable material may be incorporated into an athletic glove. The heat moldable material may be reusable in that it may be reheated and remolded multiple times so that the article may be re-customized or re-fitted as needed. The article may also include a temperature sensitive indicator that indicates when the heat moldable material has been softened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Kevin Leary, Paul Shinney, Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis
  • Patent number: 9185946
    Abstract: Customized, form-fitting athletic articles with a heat moldable material that a wearer may heat to soften after purchase to conform the heat moldable material so the contours of the wearer's body may provide many advantages for consumers, such as increased comfort, performance, or safety. The heat moldable material may be incorporated into the upper of an athletic shoe. The heat moldable material may be sufficiently flexible so as not to impede the necessary movements of a wearer or the athletic shoe while performing activities, such as running, walking, jumping, etc. The heat moldable material may be reusable in that it may be reheated and remolded multiple times so that the article may be re-customized or re-fitted as needed. The article may also include a temperature sensitive indicator that indicates when the heat moldable material has been softened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Leary, Paul Shinney, Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis
  • Publication number: 20140215849
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Paul E. LITCHFIELD, William MCINNIS, Michael ANDREWS, Kevin LEARY, Ricardo VESTUTI, Brian CHRISTENSEN, Paul SHINNEY
  • Patent number: 8713817
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, Michael Andrews, Kevin Leary, Ricardo Vestuti, Brian Christensen, Paul Shinney
  • Patent number: 8621767
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include a midsole having a plurality of cavities formed therein and a flexible cage member disposed on the midsole and extending across at least one of the plurality of cavities. The flexible cage member may include a plurality of support arms disposed on the midsole and a linking member extending across at least one of the cavities and connecting at least two of the support arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Ricardo Vestuti, Kevin Leary, William Marvin, Paul Shinney, Michael Andrews, William McInnis, Paul E. Litchfield
  • Patent number: 8424221
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, Michael Andrews, Kevin Leary, Ricardo Vestuti, Brian Christensen, Paul Shinney
  • Publication number: 20120204320
    Abstract: Customized, form-fitting athletic articles with a heat moldable material that a wearer may heat to soften after purchase to conform the heat moldable material so the contours of the wearer's body may provide many advantages for consumers, such as increased comfort, performance, or safety. The heat moldable material may be incorporated into an athletic glove. The heat moldable material may be reusable in that it may be reheated and remolded multiple times so that the article may be re-customized or re-fitted as needed. The article may also include a temperature sensitive indicator that indicates when the heat moldable material has been softened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Kevin LEARY, Paul SHINNEY, Paul E. LITCHFIELD, William MCINNIS
  • Publication number: 20110265347
    Abstract: Customized, form-fitting athletic articles with a heat moldable material that a wearer may heat to soften after purchase to conform the heat moldable material so the contours of the wearer's body may provide many advantages for consumers, such as increased comfort, performance, or safety. The heat moldable material may be incorporated into the upper of an athletic shoe. The heat moldable material may be sufficiently flexible so as not to impede the necessary movements of a wearer or the athletic shoe while performing activities, such as running, walking, jumping, etc. The heat moldable material may be reusable in that it may be reheated and remolded multiple times so that the article may be re-customized or re-fitted as needed. The article may also include a temperature sensitive indicator that indicates when the heat moldable material has been softened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Kevin LEARY, Paul Shinney, Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis
  • Publication number: 20110083340
    Abstract: Customized, form-fitting athletic articles with a heat moldable material that a wearer may heat to soften after purchase to conform the heat moldable material so the contours of the wearer's body may provide many advantages for consumers, such as increased comfort, performance, or safety. The heat moldable material may be incorporated into the upper of an athletic shoe. The heat moldable material may be sufficiently flexible so as not to impede the necessary movements of a wearer or the athletic shoe while performing activities, such as running, walking, jumping, etc. The heat moldable material may be reusable in that it may be reheated and remolded multiple times so that the article may be re-customized or re-fitted as needed. The article may also include a temperature sensitive indicator that indicates when the heat moldable material has been softened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Kevin LEARY, Paul Shinney, Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis
  • Publication number: 20100281711
    Abstract: Articles of footwear having support structures are disclosed. An article of footwear comprises: a midsole having a plurality of cavities formed therein; and a flexible cage member disposed on the midsole and extending across at least one of the plurality of cavities. The flexible cage member includes a plurality of support arms disposed on the midsole; and a linking member extending across at least one of the cavities and connecting at least two of the support arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Ricardo Vestuti, Kevin Leary, William Marvin, Paul Shinney, Michael Andrews, William McInnis, Paul E. Litchfield
  • Publication number: 20100251565
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, Michael Andrews, Kevin Leary, Ricardo Vestuti, Brian Christensen, Paul Shinney
  • Patent number: D659363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Leary, Paul Shinney, Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, Ricardo Vestuti
  • Patent number: D682519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, William Marvin, Kevin Leary, Paul Shinney
  • Patent number: D682520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, David J. Lacorazza, Kevin Leary, Paul Shinney