Patents by Inventor William J. Brandsma

William J. Brandsma 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).

  • Shoe support with pivotable carrier for use with sewing machines
    Patent number: 5551112
    Abstract: A shoe hoop, adapted for use in combination with a sewing machine, provides a rigid frame mountable in a fixed position with respect to an associated sewing machine. A sole plate carried within the frame has spring-loaded clamps that hold a shoe firmly to the plate. Pivot mechanisms position the sole plate at various angular dispositions within the frame and permit depth adjustment of the sole plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Shoes By Design, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Brandsma, Eligio Ruybal