Patents by Inventor Rory W. Fuerst

Rory W. Fuerst 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: 20110296709
    Abstract: Articles of footwear having an enclosed articulated toe portion, including a molded midsole with an integrally-molded toe cap shaped to receive a foot therein and to enclose the toes of the foot. The toe cap terminates at a position adjacent to the base of the toes of the foot. The articles additionally include an outsole affixed to the bottom of the midsole and an upper which in some embodiments is co-molded with the midsole and toe cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: KEEN, INC.
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: 7997009
    Abstract: Articles of footwear having an enclosed articulated toe portion, including a molded midsole with an integrally-molded toe cap shaped to receive a foot therein and to enclose the toes of the foot. The toe cap terminates at a position adjacent to the base of the toes of the foot. The articles additionally include an outsole affixed to the bottom of the midsole and an upper which in some embodiments is co-molded with the midsole and toe cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Keen, Inc.
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: 7946322
    Abstract: An interchangeable bag and cover system is provided that comprises a body with a first connection portion. A first securing mechanism is coupled to the body. A plurality of covers are interchangeably connectable to the body. Each cover has a second connection portion releasably attachable to the first connection portion of the body, wherein the cover is moveable relative to the body between open position and closed positions. Each cover has a free end portion positionable adjacent to the body when the cover is in the close position. Each cover has a second securing mechanism configured to releasably engage the first securing mechanism to retain the cover in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Overland Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Jeffrey Levis, Gregory Fritsch, Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: 7762011
    Abstract: A sandal including a molded rubber outsole configured to support a lower surface of a foot including a heel, midfoot, and a forefoot; a toe cap extending from the outsole and configured to cover a top of at least a portion of the forefoot, the toe cap molded integrally with the outsole; and a plurality of sandal straps fixed to the outsole to retain the sandal on the foot, at least one of the sandal straps fixed to the toe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Keen, Inc.
    Inventors: Rory W. Fuerst, Martin Keen
  • Patent number: 7762012
    Abstract: Articles of footwear having a unitary midsole with an integrally molded toe cap that extends over the wearer's toes are disclosed, in which the midsole is molded in multiple sections one of which includes the integrally-molded toe cap which are joined to one another to provide the unitary midsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Keen, Inc.
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Publication number: 20100096051
    Abstract: An interchangeable bag and cover system is provided that comprises a body with a first connection portion. A first securing mechanism is coupled to the body. A plurality of covers are interchangeably connectable to the body. Each cover has a second connection portion releasably attachable to the first connection portion of the body, wherein the cover is moveable relative to the body between open position and closed positions. Each cover has a free end portion positionable adjacent to the body when the cover is in the close position. Each cover has a second securing mechanism configured to releasably engage the first securing mechanism to retain the cover in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Valvano, Jeffrey Levis, Gregory Fritsch, Rory W. Fuerst
  • Publication number: 20090265955
    Abstract: Articles of footwear having an enclosed articulated toe portion, including a molded midsole with an integrally-molded toe cap shaped to receive a foot therein and to enclose the toes of the foot. The toe cap terminates at a position adjacent to the base of the toes of the foot. The articles additionally include an outsole affixed to the bottom of the midsole and an upper which in some embodiments is co-molded with the midsole and toe cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Publication number: 20090126229
    Abstract: A sandal including a molded rubber outsole configured to support a lower surface of a foot including a heel, midfoot, and a forefoot; a toe cap extending from the outsole and configured to cover a top of at least a portion of the forefoot, the toe cap molded integrally with the outsole; and a plurality of sandal straps fixed to the outsole to retain the sandal on the foot, at least one of the sandal straps fixed to the toe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: KEEN LLC
    Inventors: Rory W. Fuerst, Martin Keen
  • Patent number: 7513064
    Abstract: Articles of footwear having an enclosed articulated toe portion, including a molded midsole with an integrally-molded toe cap shaped to receive a foot therein and to enclose the toes of the foot. The toe cap terminates at a position adjacent to the base of the toes of the foot. The articles additionally include an outsole affixed to the bottom of the midsole and an upper which in some embodiments is co-molded with the midsole and toe cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Keen, Inc.
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: 7290356
    Abstract: Articles of footwear having a unitary midsole with an integrally molded toe cap that extends over the wearer's toes are disclosed, in which the midsole is molded in multiple sections one of which includes the integrally-molded toe cap which are joined to one another to provide the unitary midsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Keen, Inc.
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: 7234251
    Abstract: A sandal including a molded rubber outsole configured to support a lower surface of a foot including a heel, midfoot, and a forefoot; a toe cap extending from the outsole and configured to cover a top of at least a portion of the forefoot, the toe cap molded integrally with the outsole; and a plurality of sandal straps fixed to the outsole to retain the sandal on the foot, at least one of the sandal straps fixed to the toe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Keen LLC
    Inventors: Rory W. Fuerst, Martin Keen
  • Patent number: D522723
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Keen LLC
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: D528748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Keen LLC
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: D533712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Keen LLC
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: D533989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Keen LLC
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: D539644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Keen LLC
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: D583544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Keen LLC
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: D586544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: D586991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst
  • Patent number: D679481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: Rory W. Fuerst