Patents by Inventor Ronald P. McManus

Ronald P. McManus 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).

  • Cushioning system for footwear and related method of manufacture
    Patent number: 6802138
    Abstract: A footwear cushioning system including an insole platform and an insert that cooperate with one another. The insole platform includes a recess defined in the heel and/or forefoot area. The insert includes a footbed and heel and/or forefoot cushion extending from the footbed. The cushions interfit with the respective heel and/or forefoot recess of the insole platform. In a preferred embodiment, the insole platform includes a shank secured thereto, surrounding the heel recess. The insole platform is preferably shaped to define both heel and forefoot recesses and the insert includes cushions that interfit with both recesses. A midsole is secured to the insole platform and an outsole is further secured to the midsole. To assemble the cushion system, the insole platform is secured to the upper. The midsole is then secured to the insole platform. The outsole is adhered to the under surface of the midsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald P. McManus, William J. Brown, Gary L. Sikes
  • Cushioning system for footwear and related method of manufacture
    Publication number: 20030150131
    Abstract: A footwear cushioning system including an insole platform and an insert that cooperate with one another. The insole platform includes a recess defined in the heel and/or forefoot area. The insert includes a footbed and heel and/or forefoot cushion extending from the footbed. The cushions interfit with the respective heel and/or forefoot recess of the insole platform. In a preferred embodiment, the insole platform includes a shank secured thereto, surrounding the heel recess. The insole platform is preferably shaped to define both heel and forefoot recesses and the insert includes cushions that interfit with both recesses. A midsole is secured to the insole platform and an outsole is further secured to the midsole. To assemble the cushion system, the insole platform is secured to the upper. The midsole is then secured to the insole platform. The outsole is adhered to the under surface of the midsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald P. McManus, William J. Brown, Gary L. Sikes