Patents by Inventor Vidala J. Senftner

Vidala J. Senftner 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).

  • Therapeutic shock-absorbing shoes
    Patent number: 4848008
    Abstract: Women's high heel shoes and men's shoes are provided with unidirectionally compressible resilient heels and internal cushioning pads that absorb shock forces when the shoes are worn while walking, thereby reducing stress on the wearer's feet and legs and on the shoe heels themselves. The stiffness or compliance of the heels can be selected or adjusted to suit the wishes of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventors: Manfred R. Kuehnle, Vidala J. Senftner