Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Simshaw

Thomas W. 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 thong portion including grooves
    Patent number: 8528234
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a thong portion is disclosed. The thong portion is configured to fit between two adjacent toes to help fasten a pair of straps to a foot. The thong portion includes a plurality of grooves that enhance the grip between the thong portion and a portion of the foot between the two adjacent toes. The plurality of grooves can also enhance the flexibility of the thong portion to help the thong portion conform to the contours of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Lonsway, Kelly A. O'Connor, Thomas W. Simshaw
  • Article of footwear with thong portion including grooves
    Patent number: 8516718
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a thong portion is disclosed. The thong portion is configured to fit between two adjacent toes to help fasten a pair of straps to a foot. The thong portion includes a plurality of grooves that enhance the grip between the thong portion and a portion of the foot between the two adjacent toes. The plurality of grooves can also enhance the flexibility of the thong portion to help the thong portion conform to the contours of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Lonsway, Kelly A. O'Connor, Thomas W. Simshaw
  • Article of footwear with thong portion including grooves
    Patent number: 8336228
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a thong portion is disclosed. The thong portion is configured to fit between two adjacent toes to help fasten a pair of straps to a foot. The thong portion includes a plurality of grooves that enhance the grip between the thong portion and a portion of the foot between the two adjacent toes. The plurality of grooves can also enhance the flexibility of the thong portion to help the thong portion conform to the contours of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Lonsway, Kelly A. O'Connor, Thomas W. Simshaw
  • Article of Footwear with Thong Portion Including Grooves
    Publication number: 20110005102
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a thong portion is disclosed. The thong portion is configured to fit between two adjacent toes to help fasten a pair of straps to a foot. The thong portion includes a plurality of grooves that enhance the grip between the thong portion and a portion of the foot between the two adjacent toes. The plurality of grooves can also enhance the flexibility of the thong portion to help the thong portion conform to the contours of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Lonsway, Kelly A. O'Connor, Thomas W. Simshaw
  • Article of Footwear with Drainage Features
    Publication number: 20100088928
    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: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Sarantakos, Thomas W. Simshaw