Patents by Inventor Rui Paracho

Rui Paracho 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).

  • Closure element
    Patent number: 5682654
    Abstract: A closure element for attachment to an item is disclosed. The closure element has a helical lacing structure, at least one support brace and a base. In an alternate embodiment, at least one hook structure is part of the helical lacing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Fila U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Crowley, Rui Paracho
  • Speed lace
    Patent number: D380892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Fila U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Rui Paracho
  • Speed lace
    Patent number: D382392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Fila U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Crowley, Rui Paracho