Patents by Inventor Ronald F. Rod, III

Ronald F. Rod, III 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).

  • Publication number: 20110314701
    Abstract: The invention relates to athletic shoe elements that add improved aerodynamic efficiency to an athletic shoe, particularly bicycling shoes. These elements perform as front and/or rear projections below the surface of the sole of the athletic shoe to reduce drag forces on the shoe without impeding the athletic functionality of a shoe as used in sports performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: DASHAMERICA, INC. D/B/A PEARL IZUMI, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald F. Rod, III, Robert D. Ketchall, III