Patents by Inventor Tom Garlock

Tom Garlock 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).

  • Cleated footwear
    Patent number: 6499235
    Abstract: An article of footwear is described with a sole that has a forefoot plate, a heel plate, at least one alloy cleat, and at least one molded cleat. The alloy cleat may be made of a non-ferrous metal alloy or alternatively an alloy based on ceramics, titanium, and/or magnesium. According to the invention, the alloy cleat protrudes from the forefoot plate and the molded cleat protrudes from the heel plate. The sole can additionally have a stability element that controls the movement of the forefoot plate with respect to the heel plate. An alternative aspect of the invention is an alloy cleat having a body with a generally arcuate cross-section and an integrally formed stiffening rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: adidas International B.V.
    Inventors: Michel Lussier, Tom Garlock, John Earle
  • CLEATED FOOTWEAR
    Publication number: 20020062578
    Abstract: An article of footwear is described with a sole that has a forefoot plate, a heel plate, at least one alloy cleat, and at least one molded cleat. The alloy cleat may be made of a non-ferrous metal alloy or alternatively an alloy based on ceramics, titanium, and/or magnesium. According to the invention, the alloy cleat protrudes from the forefoot plate and the molded cleat protrudes from the heel plate. The sole can additionally have a stability element that controls the movement of the forefoot plate with respect to the heel plate. An alternative aspect of the invention is an alloy cleat having a body with a generally arcuate cross-section and an integrally formed stiffening rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: MICHEL LUSSIER, TOM GARLOCK, JOHN EARLE