Patents by Inventor Rob Ruth

Rob Ruth 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).

  • Article of footwear having an integrated support system
    Patent number: 7793435
    Abstract: Articles of footwear having integrated support structures and methods for producing them. A support structure is formed by finger-like extensions of the upper material that are wrapped around at least the midfoot region of the outer surface of the midsole of the article of footwear to at least partially form a ground engaging surface of the article of footwear. The portions of the shoe upper that wrap around the midsole may have a layer of injected TPU material thereon to form an outsole of the article of footwear. Shoelace eyestays may extend through the top portion of the support structures so that when a wearer wishes to tighten the shoelaces, the entire support structure tightens around the periphery of the upper and sole of at least the midfoot region of the article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.
    Inventor: Rob Ruth