Patents by Inventor Thomas V. Wilder
Thomas V. Wilder 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).
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Patent number: 7676959Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention contemplated herein describe a contoured skate boot having contour seams formed therein for introducing preferential biases in the boot material. By strategically creating notches in the boot upper material and subsequently rejoining the edges of each notch, the boot upper may be biased to conform to the complex contours of a skater's foot and ankle. Moreover, by introducing boot contours such that the boot is able to closer approximate the natural contours of a skater's foot, fewer stiffeners and less padding is required to result in a comfortable fit while providing increased control of the boot. Additionally, by reducing the quantity of stiffeners and volume of padding, a lighter boot is provided, thus resulting in a more efficient energy transfer from the skater through the skate.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Mission Itech Hockey, Inc.Inventor: Thomas V. Wilder
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Patent number: 7523947Abstract: An ice skate chassis is configured so that a user can adjust the pitch of the skate chassis between a plurality of discrete pitch positions. The pitch is adjusted by locking the ice blade at a desired angle relative to a bladeholder of the chassis. The blade can be positively locked at a plurality of discrete, repeatable angle positions so that the angle will not slip or creep during skating.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Mission ITech Hockey, IncInventors: Tan Pham, Thomas V. Wilder, Robert W. McLean
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Patent number: 7313831Abstract: A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Mission Itech Hockey, Inc.Inventors: Thomas V. Wilder, Craig Johnson, Jocelyn Poulin
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Patent number: 7039977Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention contemplated herein describe a contoured skate boot having contour seams formed therein for introducing preferential biases in the boot material. By strategically creating notches in the boot upper material and subsequently rejoining the edges of each notch, the boot upper may be biased to conform to the complex contours of a skater's foot and ankle. Moreover, by introducing boot contours such that the boot is able to closer approximate the natural contours of a skater's foot, fewer stiffeners and less padding is required to result in a comfortable fit while providing increased control of the boot. Additionally, by reducing the quantity of stiffeners and volume of padding, a lighter boot is provided, thus resulting in a more efficient energy transfer from the skater through the skate.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Mission Itech Hockey, Inc.Inventor: Thomas V. Wilder
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Patent number: 6851680Abstract: An ice skate chassis is configured so that a user can adjust the pitch of the skate chassis between a plurality of discrete pitch positions. The pitch is adjusted by locking the ice blade at a desired angle relative to a bladeholder of the chassis. The blade can be positively locked at a plurality of discrete, repeatable angle positions so that the angle will not slip or creep during skating.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Mission Hockey CompanyInventors: Tan Pham, Thomas V. Wilder, Robert W. McLean
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Patent number: 6813781Abstract: A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Mission Hockey CompanyInventors: Thomas V. Wilder, Craig Johnson, Jocelyn Poulin
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Publication number: 20040187190Abstract: A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Thomas V. Wilder, Craig Johnson, Jocelyn Poulin
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Publication number: 20040083625Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention contemplated herein describe a contoured skate boot having contour seams formed therein for introducing preferential biases in the boot material. By strategically creating notches in the boot upper material and subsequently rejoining the edges of each notch, the boot upper may be biased to conform to the complex contours of a skater's foot and ankle. Moreover, by introducing boot contours such that the boot is able to closer approximate the natural contours of a skater's foot, fewer stiffeners and less padding is required to result in a comfortable fit while providing increased control of the boot. Additionally, by reducing the quantity of stiffeners and volume of padding, a lighter boot is provided, thus resulting in a more efficient energy transfer from the skater through the skate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Thomas V. Wilder
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Publication number: 20030192104Abstract: A protective glove system is disclosed wherein each glove has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Thomas V. Wilder, Craig Johnson, Jocelyn Poulin
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Patent number: 6584615Abstract: A hockey glove system is disclosed having asymmetrical upper and lower hockey gloves, each being optimized for its particular role and position. The lower glove has only three finger gussets and is adapted for the last two fingers of the wearer's hand to be together in one gusset in order to maximize power and control. The upper glove has four finger gussets and is adapted to maximize the player's grasp on the hockey stick and enable a stable pivot point. Each glove has padding adapted and arranged to protect the portions of the wearer's hands most vulnerable in their respective positions. Each glove further has an articulated thumb skeleton disposed in the thumb member. The thumb skeleton comprises a plurality of sections pivotably joined together to enable the thumb to articulate between open and closed positions. A locking mechanism is provided for preventing the thumb skeleton sections from bending backwards, thereby preventing hyperextension of the wearer's thumb.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1999Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Mission Hockey CompanyInventors: Thomas V. Wilder, Craig Johnson, Jocelyn Poulin
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Publication number: 20030015848Abstract: An ice skate chassis is configured so that a user can adjust the pitch of the skate chassis between a plurality of discrete pitch positions. The pitch is adjusted by locking the ice blade at a desired angle relative to a bladeholder of the chassis. The blade can be positively locked at a plurality of discrete, repeatable angle positions so that the angle will not slip or creep during skating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Tan Pham, Thomas V. Wilder, Robert W. McLean