Patents by Inventor Walter T. Bray, Jr.
Walter T. Bray, Jr. 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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Publication number: 20230346072Abstract: Aspects of the invention can be directed to a shoe including an outsole portion; an upper portion connected to the outsole portion; and an insole core portion disposed within the outsole portion. The insole core portion can include a single compound including: styrene ethylene butylene styrene block copolymer (SEBS), ethyl vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) in the range of 17% to 27% by weight; and polyolefin elastomer (POE) in the range of 6% to 16% by weight. The single compound can additionally include a rubber which is a styrenic block copolymer (SBC) consisting of polystyrene blocks and rubber blocks. The insole core portion can also have a dry skid resistance in the range of u 0.30 to u 0.80, and wet skid resistance in the range of u 0.35 to u 0.60, determined according to F2913-2011, as well as other characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventor: Walter T. BRAY, JR.
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Patent number: 11737512Abstract: Aspects of the invention can be directed to a boot including a sole portion, a lower portion, and a boot shaft portion. The sole portion, the lower portion and the boot shaft portion can be formed as a unitary member composed of a single compound. The wherein the single compound can include: EVA in the range of 17% to 27%, POE in the range of 6% to 16%, SEBS in the range of 10% to 20%, and rubber in the range of 19% to 29%.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: TOTES ISOTONER CORPORATIONInventors: Walter T. Bray, Jr., Lex Nichols
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Publication number: 20210120911Abstract: Aspects of the invention can be directed to a boot including a sole portion, a lower portion, and a boot shaft portion. The sole portion, the lower portion and the boot shaft portion can be formed as a unitary member composed of a single compound. The wherein the single compound can include: EVA in the range of 17% to 27%, POE in the range of 6% to 16%, SEBS in the range of 10% to 20%, and rubber in the range of 19% to 29%.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Walter T. BRAY, JR., Lex NICHOLS
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Patent number: 10918161Abstract: Aspects of the invention can be directed to a boot including a sole portion, a lower portion, and a boot shaft portion. The sole portion, the lower portion and the boot shaft portion can be formed as a unitary member composed of a single compound. The wherein the single compound can include: EVA in the range of 17% to 27%, POE in the range of 6% to 16%, SEBS in the range of 10% to 20%, and rubber in the range of 19% to 29%.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: TOTES ISOTONER CORPORATIONInventors: Walter T. Bray, Jr., Lex Nichols
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Patent number: 10869522Abstract: Footwear soles, footwear items and associated methods of manufacturing are provided. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole in a form of a single unitary layer composed of a composition having unique and beneficial qualities. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), and rubber. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent. Some aspects of the invention provide a method of preparing a footwear sole composed of a single unitary layer, comprising: forming, by mixing while heating, a molten composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent; inserting the molten composition to a mold; and forming the sole while curing the molten composition in the mold.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: totes Isotoner CorporationInventor: Walter T. Bray, Jr.
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Patent number: 10772377Abstract: In aspects of the invention, a footwear sole can include a sole member formed of a single unitary layer, wherein the sole member is formed of a compound including ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) and rubber. The compound can further include a bulking agent. The compound can further include a foaming agent, a color master agent and a bridging agent. The sole member can include a top surface, the top surface including a plurality of apertures defined in a rear portion of the top surface. The plurality of apertures can define a tapered shape, and a first aperture of the plurality of apertures can have a depth that is less than a second aperture of the plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures can be arranged in a plurality of rows.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: TOTES ISOTONER CORPORATIONInventor: Walter T. Bray, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200146395Abstract: Aspects of the invention can be directed to a boot including a sole portion, a lower portion, and a boot shaft portion. The sole portion, the lower portion and the boot shaft portion can be formed as a unitary member composed of a single compound. The wherein the single compound can include: EVA in the range of 17% to 27%, POE in the range of 6% to 16%, SEBS in the range of 10% to 20%, and rubber in the range of 19% to 29%.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Walter T. BRAY, JR., Lex NICHOLS
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Publication number: 20190281921Abstract: Footwear soles, footwear items and associated methods of manufacturing are provided. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole in a form of a single unitary layer composed of a composition having unique and beneficial qualities. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), and rubber. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent. Some aspects of the invention provide a method of preparing a footwear sole composed of a single unitary layer, comprising: forming, by mixing while heating, a molten composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent; inserting the molten composition to a mold; and forming the sole while curing the molten composition in the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: totes Isotoner CorporationInventor: Walter T. BRAY, JR.
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Publication number: 20180125157Abstract: Footwear soles, footwear items and associated methods of manufacturing are provided. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole in a form of a single unitary layer composed of a composition having unique and beneficial qualities. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), and rubber. Some aspects of the invention provide a footwear sole wherein the composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent. Some aspects of the invention provide a method of preparing a footwear sole composed of a single unitary layer, comprising: forming, by mixing while heating, a molten composition comprising: EVA, rubber, and at least one agent selected from a bulking agent and a foaming agent; inserting the molten composition to a mold; and forming the sole while curing the molten composition in the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Walter T. BRAY, JR.
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Publication number: 20180125156Abstract: In aspects of the invention, a footwear sole can include a sole member formed of a single unitary layer, wherein the sole member is formed of a compound including ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) and rubber. The compound can further include a bulking agent. The compound can further include a foaming agent, a color master agent and a bridging agent. The sole member can include a top surface, the top surface including a plurality of apertures defined in a rear portion of the top surface. The plurality of apertures can define a tapered shape, and a first aperture of the plurality of apertures can have a depth that is less than a second aperture of the plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures can be arranged in a plurality of rows.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Walter T. BRAY, JR.
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Patent number: 5644856Abstract: A wedge slipper includes an all fabric construction with a flat rubber outsole. A wedge cover is stitched to the outsole with a bottom peripheral edge of the wedge cover turned inwardly to avoid presenting exposed stitching. The insole and the wedge cover are stitched together with both the insole and wedge cover turned inwardly at the line of stitching. Into a toe portion of the outsole with a ribbon covering raw edges of the vamp and the insole. A cushion filler of increased thickness is placed within a cavity defined between the outsole and the insole with an enlarged thickness portion of the filler received in the heel cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 1996Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: R.G. Barry CorporationInventor: Walter T. Bray, Jr.
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Patent number: 5392532Abstract: A slipper having a clog appearance is constructed with a soft fabric upper and a flexible upper and a flexible molded outsole. The construction technique hides fabric seams.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: R. G. Barry CorporationInventors: Walter T. Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
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Patent number: D820568Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: TOTES ISOTONER CORPORATIONInventor: Walter T. Bray, Jr.