Patents by Inventor Walter Thomas Bray

Walter Thomas Bray 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).

  • Patent number: 10786034
    Abstract: Footwear includes memory foam in at least a non-load bearing portion of the footwear to provide three-dimensional contouring to a foot. The footwear includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a pair of sides connecting the top portion with the bottom portion, and an opening formed between the top portion and the pair of sides to receive a foot. At least one of the top portion and the pair of sides includes memory foam providing three-dimensional contouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: TOTES ISOTONER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cherie Handorf, Walter Thomas Bray
  • Patent number: 10757996
    Abstract: Footwear includes memory foam in at least a non-load bearing portion of the footwear to provide three-dimensional contouring to a foot. The footwear includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a pair of sides connecting the top portion with the bottom portion, and an opening formed between the top portion and the pair of sides to receive a foot. At least one of the top portion and the pair of sides includes memory foam providing three-dimensional contouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: TOTES ISOTONER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cherie Handorf, Walter Thomas Bray, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170303630
    Abstract: Footwear includes memory foam in at least a non-load bearing portion of the footwear to provide three-dimensional contouring to a foot. The footwear includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a pair of sides connecting the top portion with the bottom portion, and an opening formed between the top portion and the pair of sides to receive a foot. At least one of the top portion and the pair of sides includes memory foam providing three-dimensional contouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Cherie Handorf, Walter Thomas Bray
  • Publication number: 20170079369
    Abstract: Footwear includes memory foam in at least a non-load bearing portion of the footwear to provide three-dimensional contouring to a foot. The footwear includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a pair of sides connecting the top portion with the bottom portion, and an opening formed between the top portion and the pair of sides to receive a foot. At least one of the top portion and the pair of sides includes memory foam providing three-dimensional contouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Cherie Handorf, Walter Thomas Bray, JR.
  • Patent number: 7805858
    Abstract: An insole is described that can be placed with an insole receiving area of a slipper. The insole can be prepared by compression molding a structure comprising a foam layer having a first foam side and a second foam side. The insole includes a heel region, an arch region, and a toe region. The heel region includes a heel cushioning portion and a heel perimeter portion. The heel perimeter portion includes a retaining wall that extends above the top surface of the heel cushioning portion. The arch region includes an arch cushioning portion and an arch perimeter portion. The arch perimeter portion includes an arch support that extends above the top surface of the arch cushioning portion. The toe region includes a toe cushioning portion and a toe perimeter portion. A slipper and a method for manufacturing a slipper are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Publication number: 20090282698
    Abstract: A footwear slipper arrangement is described. The slipper arrangement comprises a pillow top secured to an outsole member. The pillow top is a cushion member. The pillow top billows or projects upwardly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Nina Sue Kovacs, Walter Thomas Bray, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080155858
    Abstract: An insole is described that can be placed with an insole receiving area of a slipper. The insole can be prepared by compression molding a structure comprising a foam layer having a first foam side and a second foam side. The insole includes a heel region, an arch region, and a toe region. The heel region includes a heel cushioning portion and a heel perimeter portion. The heel perimeter portion includes a retaining wall that extends above the top surface of the heel cushioning portion. The arch region includes an arch cushioning portion and an arch perimeter portion. The arch perimeter portion includes an arch support that extends above the top surface of the arch cushioning portion. The toe region includes a toe cushioning portion and a toe perimeter portion. A slipper and a method for manufacturing a slipper are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: 7331125
    Abstract: An insole is described that can be placed with an insole receiving area of a slipper. The insole can be prepared by compression molding a structure comprising a foam layer having a first foam side and a second foam side. The insole includes a heel region, an arch region, and a toe region. The heel region includes a heel cushioning portion and a heel perimeter portion. The heel perimeter portion includes a retaining wall that extends above the top surface of the heel cushioning portion. The arch region includes an arch cushioning portion and an arch perimeter portion. The arch perimeter portion includes an arch support that extends above the top surface of the arch cushioning portion. The toe region includes a toe cushioning portion and a toe perimeter portion. A slipper and a method for manufacturing a slipper are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: 6990754
    Abstract: An insole is described that can be placed with an insole receiving area of a slipper. The insole can be prepared by compression molding a structure comprising a foam layer having a first foam side and a second foam side. The insole includes a heel region, an arch region, and a toe region. The heel region includes a heel cushioning portion and a heel perimeter portion. The heel perimeter portion includes a retaining wall that extends above the top surface of the heel cushioning portion. The arch region includes an arch cushioning portion and an arch perimeter portion. The arch perimeter portion includes an arch support that extends above the top surface of the arch cushioning portion. The toe region includes a toe cushioning portion and a toe perimeter portion. A slipper and a method for manufacturing a slipper are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: 6931763
    Abstract: An insole is described that can be placed with an insole receiving area of a slipper. The insole can be prepared by molding a structure comprising a foam layer having a first foam side and a second foam side. The insole includes a heel region, an arch region, and a toe region. The heel region includes a heel cushioning portion and a heel perimeter portion. The heel perimeter portion includes a retaining wall that extends above the top surface of the heel cushioning portion. The arch region includes an arch cushioning portion and an arch perimeter portion. The arch perimeter portion includes an arch support that extends above the top surface of the arch cushioning portion. The toe region includes a toe cushioning portion and a toe perimeter portion. A slipper and a method for manufacturing a slipper are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Publication number: 20040134095
    Abstract: An insole is described that can be placed with an insole receiving area of a slipper. The insole can be prepared by molding a structure comprising a foam layer having a first foam side and a second foam side. The insole includes a heel region, an arch region, and a toe region. The heel region includes a heel cushioning portion and a heel perimeter portion. The heel perimeter portion includes a retaining wall that extends above the top surface of the heel cushioning portion. The arch region includes an arch cushioning portion and an arch perimeter portion. The arch perimeter portion includes an arch support that extends above the top surface of the arch cushioning portion. The toe region includes a toe cushioning portion and a toe perimeter portion. A slipper and a method for manufacturing a slipper are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Theresa Stewart
  • Publication number: 20040020078
    Abstract: An insole is described that can be placed with an insole receiving area of a slipper. The insole can be prepared by compression molding a structure comprising a foam layer having a first foam side and a second foam side. The insole includes a heel region, an arch region, and a toe region. The heel region includes a heel cushioning portion and a heel perimeter portion. The heel perimeter portion includes a retaining wall that extends above the top surface of the heel cushioning portion. The arch region includes an arch cushioning portion and an arch perimeter portion. The arch perimeter portion includes an arch support that extends above the top surface of the arch cushioning portion. The toe region includes a toe cushioning portion and a toe perimeter portion. A slipper and a method for manufacturing a slipper are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray,, Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: 6560900
    Abstract: A slipper and a method of manufacturing a slipper is described where the slipper includes an outsole having a sidewall extending along a perimeter of the outsole. The outsole also includes a supporting sole structure including a platform surface. The supporting sole may include lattice walls defining open cells. The slipper also includes an insole and a vamp. The insole covers the platform of the outsole and fits within the sidewall. The method of manufacture includes the steps of providing the outsole, providing the vamp, and attaching a lower perimeter of the vamp to at least a portion of the sidewall extending along a perimeter of the outsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D520221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D485664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D485665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D485666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D490970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Thomas Bray, Jr., Theresa Stewart
  • Patent number: D619792
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: R. G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Nina Sue Kovacs, Walter Thomas Bray, Jr.
  • Patent number: D667202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: R.G. Barry Corporation
    Inventors: Nina Sue Kovacs, Walter Thomas Bray, Jr.