Patents by Inventor Robert Buddle

Robert Buddle 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).

  • Device for preventing slippage of heel of woman's shoe, molded heel cup and method of forming device and molded heel cup
    Patent number: 6101655
    Abstract: A foot gripping device is provided which utilizes a combination of a heel cup outsole formed of a semi-rigid material that stabilizes an orthotic or orthotic insert within a shoe in order to receive the heel of the wearer during a normal gate of the individual. Pockets are created on the inner side portions of a last for the shoe within which air/foam inserts are positionable and are securable by a sheeting member which is secured by adhesives and/or stitching to the inner side portion of the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Heart & Sole Software, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Buddle