Patents by Inventor Randy S. Wolfe

Randy S. Wolfe 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).

  • Strap incorporating a fluid-filled bladder
    Patent number: 6915932
    Abstract: A strap for carrying an article is disclosed and includes a foam element having identations in an outer surface of the foam element. A fluid-filled bladder is positioned within the identations such that a combination of the foam element and the bladder provides cushioning when carrying the article. A resilient cover may be positioned over the bladder to prevent movement of the bladder away from the foam element, and the bladder and foam element may be located within a void formed by a sheath. The foam element may include protrusions located opposite the indentations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy S. Wolfe