Patents by Inventor Thomas Simshaw

Thomas Simshaw 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).

  • Article of footwear with drainage features
    Patent number: 8109012
    Abstract: An article of footwear configured to drain water away from a foot wearing the article of footwear includes a plurality of drainage holes positioned between ribs formed on the sole. The drainage holes are formed along a centerline of the sole. The drainage holes are substantially vertical channels formed entirely through the sole. The ribs include raised center portions disposed at or near the inlets to the drainage holes to lift the foot away from the drainage holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sarantakos, Thomas Simshaw