公开(公告)号：US5528842A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-25

申请号：US450670

申请日：1995-05-30

申请人： Gordon K. Ricci ,  Christopher J. Pawlus ,  Rebecca E. Snow ,  Peter M. Foley ,  Paul E. Litchfield ,  Spencer White

发明人： Gordon K. Ricci ,  Christopher J. Pawlus ,  Rebecca E. Snow ,  Peter M. Foley ,  Paul E. Litchfield ,  Spencer White

IPC分类号： A43B13/12 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43B13/18 ,  A43B13/41 ,  A43B13/42 ,  A43B21/30

CPC分类号： A43B21/30 ,  A43B13/12 ,  A43B13/181 ,  A43B13/183

摘要： An insert for a shoe sole includes a heel lever which absorbs energy from the foot during heel strike and returns the energy to the foot during heel lift-off.

摘要翻译： 用于鞋底的插入件包括后跟杆，其在脚后跟期间吸收脚的能量，并且在脚后跟期间将能量返回到脚。

公开(公告)号：US5343638A

公开(公告)日：1994-09-06

申请号：US109995

申请日：1993-08-23

申请人： Charles P. Legassie ,  Paul E. Litchfield ,  David Lacorazza ,  Peter M. Foley

发明人： Charles P. Legassie ,  Paul E. Litchfield ,  David Lacorazza ,  Peter M. Foley

IPC分类号： A43B5/00 ,  A43B23/02 ,  A43D21/00 ,  A43B7/06 ,  A43B7/14

CPC分类号： A43B23/0255 ,  A43B23/026 ,  A43B23/029 ,  A43B3/0005

摘要： The present invention is an upper for an athletic shoe which substantially takes the form of an inflatable chamber. The upper is formed from first and second laminates which are welded together at various locations to form several fluid impervious chambers. The chambers, which are visible, are inflated with fluid to provide lightweight support and comfort to the foot of the wearer.

摘要翻译： 本发明是运动鞋的上部，其基本上呈充气室的形式。 上部由第一和第二层压板形成，它们在各个位置焊接在一起以形成几个不透液体的室。 可见的腔室被流体充气以为穿着者的脚提供轻质的支撑和舒适。

公开(公告)号：US08677652B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13416312

申请日：2012-03-09

申请人： William Marvin ,  Paul M. Davis ,  Geoff Swales ,  Paul E. Litchfield

发明人： William Marvin ,  Paul M. Davis ,  Geoff Swales ,  Paul E. Litchfield

IPC分类号： A43B23/00

CPC分类号： A43B23/029 ,  A43B5/00 ,  A43B7/06 ,  A43B7/084 ,  A43B7/085 ,  A43B13/186 ,  A43B13/20 ,  A43B13/203 ,  A43B13/206 ,  A43B23/07

摘要： An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and one or more bladders which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces of the upper. The bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane or polyester film attached together to form an airtight seal. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air in the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism is located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer to inflate the one or more bladders. The article of footwear may also include an assembly for connecting several tubes to one under foot inflation mechanism. The article of footwear may also include inflatable laces that are inflated by an underfoot inflation mechanism.

摘要翻译： 一种鞋类物品，包括鞋底和具有外表面和内表面的鞋面，以及一个或多个囊，其包括鞋面的外表面或内表面中的至少一个。 囊状物包括连接在一起的聚氨酯或聚酯薄膜，以形成气密密封。 鞋类物品还包括用于选择性地在一个或多个囊中引入空气的膨胀机构。 膨胀机构位于穿戴者的脚下方，以通过穿着者的正常动作激活，以使一个或多个囊膨胀。 鞋类物品还可以包括用于将多个管连接到一个脚下充气机构的组件。 鞋类物品还可以包括通过脚下充气机构膨胀的充气鞋带。

公开(公告)号：US08572786B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US12903129

申请日：2010-10-12

申请人： Paul M. Davis ,  Frank Millette ,  Paul E. Litchfield

发明人： Paul M. Davis ,  Frank Millette ,  Paul E. Litchfield

IPC分类号： B32B37/26 ,  B32B38/04 ,  B29C65/76

CPC分类号： A43B7/14 ,  A43B7/32 ,  A43B13/203 ,  A43B17/03 ,  A43B23/029 ,  A43D27/00 ,  A43D111/00 ,  B29C33/58 ,  B29C33/64 ,  B29C37/0067 ,  B29C37/0075 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/04 ,  B29C65/085 ,  B29C65/086 ,  B29C65/087 ,  B29C65/14 ,  B29C65/1412 ,  B29C65/1425 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/26 ,  B29C65/74 ,  B29C66/004 ,  B29C66/0042 ,  B29C66/0342 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/244 ,  B29C66/439 ,  B29C66/5326 ,  B29C66/5346 ,  B29C66/61 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/712 ,  B29C66/7212 ,  B29C66/723 ,  B29C66/727 ,  B29C66/73713 ,  B29C66/7392 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/7394 ,  B29C66/81455 ,  B29C66/8161 ,  B29C66/8181 ,  B29C66/8242 ,  B29C66/83413 ,  B29C66/83433 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B29C2793/009 ,  B29D35/146 ,  B29K2995/007 ,  B29L2022/025 ,  B29L2031/504 ,  B29L2031/7496 ,  B29L2031/7506 ,  B32B7/14 ,  B32B37/1292 ,  B32B38/004 ,  B32B2037/1253 ,  B32B2255/24 ,  B32B2262/101 ,  B32B2315/085 ,  B32B2327/18 ,  B32B2437/02 ,  Y10T156/108 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  B29K2021/00 ,  B29K2023/083 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2021/003 ,  B29K2007/00 ,  B29K2033/18 ,  B29K2023/22 ,  B29K2083/005 ,  B29K2029/14 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2023/16 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2021/006 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2023/0616 ,  B29K2027/18 ,  B29K2309/08 ,  B29K2083/00 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2031/04 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2023/0633 ,  B29K2019/00 ,  B29K2011/00 ,  B29K2009/00

摘要： The present invention is a method for manufacturing inflatable bladders for use in articles of manufacture. The method includes the steps of providing a first polymer film, applying a curable release coating to the polymer film in a pattern that corresponds to the configuration of the inflatable bladder, curing the release coating to the first polymer film, providing a second polymer film with the first polymer film to form a layered element such that the release coating is disposed between the polymer films, positioning the layered element between two plies of material, applying heat and pressure to adhere the polymer films together except in the area where the release coating has been applied to form an inflatable compartment surrounded by a sealed perimeter, and removing the plies of material from the adhered first and second polymer films.

公开(公告)号：US08434244B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-07

申请号：US12351135

申请日：2009-01-09

申请人： Paul E. Litchfield ,  Matthew J. Montross ,  Steven F. Smith ,  J. Spencer White ,  Alexander W. Jessiman

发明人： Paul E. Litchfield ,  Matthew J. Montross ,  Steven F. Smith ,  J. Spencer White ,  Alexander W. Jessiman

IPC分类号： A43B5/00 ,  A43B13/18

CPC分类号： A43B13/203

摘要： A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.

公开(公告)号：US20110083340A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-14

申请号：US12579096

申请日：2009-10-14

申请人： Kevin LEARY ,  Paul Shinney ,  Paul E. Litchfield ,  William McInnis

发明人： Kevin LEARY ,  Paul Shinney ,  Paul E. Litchfield ,  William McInnis

IPC分类号： A43B7/14 ,  A43B5/00

CPC分类号： A43B7/1465 ,  A42C2/007 ,  A43B1/0027 ,  A43B1/0072 ,  A43B1/04 ,  A43B5/00 ,  A43B7/28 ,  A43B17/02 ,  A43B23/0215 ,  A43B23/0235 ,  A43B23/028 ,  A63B71/12 ,  A63B71/143 ,  A63B71/148 ,  A63B2071/1208 ,  A63B2071/1258 ,  A63B2071/1283 ,  A63B2102/18 ,  A63B2102/22 ,  A63B2243/0025 ,  A63B2243/0037

摘要： Customized, form-fitting athletic articles with a heat moldable material that a wearer may heat to soften after purchase to conform the heat moldable material so the contours of the wearer's body may provide many advantages for consumers, such as increased comfort, performance, or safety. The heat moldable material may be incorporated into the upper of an athletic shoe. The heat moldable material may be sufficiently flexible so as not to impede the necessary movements of a wearer or the athletic shoe while performing activities, such as running, walking, jumping, etc. The heat moldable material may be reusable in that it may be reheated and remolded multiple times so that the article may be re-customized or re-fitted as needed. The article may also include a temperature sensitive indicator that indicates when the heat moldable material has been softened.

摘要翻译： 定制的，具有热可塑性材料的适合运动用品，使用者可以在购买之后加热以软化以适应可热成型材料，使得穿用者身体的轮廓可为消费者提供许多优点，例如增加的舒适度，性能或安全性 。 热可模塑材料可以结合到运动鞋的鞋面中。 可热成型材料可以具有足够的柔性，以便在执行诸如跑步，步行，跳跃等活动时不妨碍穿着者或运动鞋的必要运动。热可模制材料可以是可重复使用的，因为它可以被再加热 并重塑多次，以便可以根据需要重新定制或重新安装该物品。 制品还可以包括温度敏感指示器，其指示热可模塑材料何时软化。

公开(公告)号：US20100281711A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12463575

申请日：2009-05-11

申请人： Ricardo Vestuti ,  Kevin Leary ,  William Marvin ,  Paul Shinney ,  Michael Andrews ,  William McInnis ,  Paul E. Litchfield

发明人： Ricardo Vestuti ,  Kevin Leary ,  William Marvin ,  Paul Shinney ,  Michael Andrews ,  William McInnis ,  Paul E. Litchfield

IPC分类号： A43B13/18 ,  A43B21/26

CPC分类号： A43B21/26 ,  A43B1/0072 ,  A43B13/181

摘要： Articles of footwear having support structures are disclosed. An article of footwear comprises: a midsole having a plurality of cavities formed therein; and a flexible cage member disposed on the midsole and extending across at least one of the plurality of cavities. The flexible cage member includes a plurality of support arms disposed on the midsole; and a linking member extending across at least one of the cavities and connecting at least two of the support arms.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有支撑结构的鞋类物品。 鞋类物品包括：其中形成有多个空腔的中底; 以及设置在所述中底上并延伸穿过所述多个空腔中的至少一个的柔性保持架构件。 柔性保持架构件包括设置在中底上的多个支撑臂; 以及连接构件，其延伸穿过所述空腔中的至少一个并且连接至少两个所述支撑臂。

公开(公告)号：US20100192410A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12757278

申请日：2010-04-09

申请人： William MARVIN ,  Paul M. Davis ,  Geoff Swales ,  Paul E. Litchfield

发明人： William MARVIN ,  Paul M. Davis ,  Geoff Swales ,  Paul E. Litchfield

IPC分类号： A43B13/20 ,  A43B23/00 ,  A43B21/28

CPC分类号： F16K15/202 ,  A43B13/20 ,  A43B13/203 ,  A43B23/07 ,  A43C11/00 ,  Y10T137/789 ,  Y10T137/87394

摘要： An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and one or more bladders which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces of the upper. The bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane or polyester film attached together to form an airtight seal. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air in the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism is located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer to inflate the one or more bladders. The article of footwear may also include an assembly for connecting several tubes to one under foot inflation mechanism. The article of footwear may also include inflatable laces that are inflated by an underfoot inflation mechanism.

摘要翻译： 一种鞋类物品，包括鞋底和具有外表面和内表面的鞋面，以及一个或多个囊，其包括鞋面的外表面或内表面中的至少一个。 囊状物包括连接在一起的聚氨酯或聚酯薄膜，以形成气密密封。 鞋类物品还包括用于选择性地在一个或多个囊中引入空气的膨胀机构。 膨胀机构位于穿戴者的脚下方，以通过穿着者的正常动作激活，以使一个或多个囊膨胀。 鞋类物品还可以包括用于将多个管连接到一个脚下充气机构的组件。 鞋类物品还可以包括通过脚下充气机构膨胀的充气鞋带。

公开(公告)号：US20100126661A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12624232

申请日：2009-11-23

申请人： Frank Millette ,  Brian Christensen ,  Paul M. Davis ,  Paul E. Litchfield

发明人： Frank Millette ,  Brian Christensen ,  Paul M. Davis ,  Paul E. Litchfield

IPC分类号： B32B38/04

CPC分类号： B29C66/4326 ,  A43B13/189 ,  A43B13/203 ,  A43B23/0285 ,  A43B23/029 ,  A43B23/26 ,  A43D25/06 ,  B29C59/04 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C66/004 ,  B29C66/00461 ,  B29C66/00463 ,  B29C66/0326 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/133 ,  B29C66/24 ,  B29C66/43 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/712 ,  B29C66/72327 ,  B29C66/7234 ,  B29C66/83413 ,  B29C2791/009 ,  B29C2793/0009 ,  B29C2793/009 ,  B29C2795/002 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/256 ,  B29L2022/02 ,  B29L2022/025 ,  B29L2031/50 ,  B32B37/0076 ,  B32B37/26 ,  B32B38/06 ,  B32B2398/20 ,  B32B2437/02 ,  Y10T156/1052 ,  Y10T156/108 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29K2007/00 ,  B29K2011/00 ,  B29K2019/00 ,  B29K2021/00 ,  B29K2021/003 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/083 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2023/18 ,  B29K2023/22 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2031/04 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2083/00

摘要： The present invention is a method for manufacturing inflatable articles, or bladders for inflatable articles, that is time-efficient, simple, inexpensive and permits the uninterrupted manufacture of numerous and even customized article or bladder configurations and sizes, without expensive configuration-specific, metal tooling. The method includes the steps of applying a barrier material to a side of a first film, providing a second film with the first film so that the barrier material is disposed between the first and second films, adhering the first film to the second film so that the films are sealed together in areas except where the barrier material has been applied to form at least one inflatable compartment and sealed peripheral edge, and cutting along the sealed peripheral edge to form an inflatable article or bladder for use in an article of manufacture. The barrier material may be a paint, ink, paper or surface treatment that effectively prevents the first film from adhering to the second. The inflatable article or bladder of the present invention may be used as or in athletic equipment, for example, including footwear.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种用于制造充气制品或充气制品的气囊的方法，其是有时间的，简单的，便宜的并且允许不间断地制造许多甚至定制的制品或气囊构造和尺寸，而不需要昂贵的配置特定的金属 工具。 该方法包括以下步骤：将阻挡材料施加到第一膜的一侧，提供具有第一膜的第二膜，使得阻挡材料设置在第一和第二膜之间，将第一膜粘附到第二膜，使得 膜被密封在除了已经施加阻挡材料以形成至少一个可充气隔室和密封的周边边缘之外的区域中，并且沿密封的周边边缘切割以形成用于制造制品的可充气制品或囊。 阻挡材料可以是有效地防止第一膜粘附到第二膜的油漆，油墨，纸或表面处理。 本发明的可膨胀制品或囊可以用于或在运动设备中使用，例如包括鞋类。

公开(公告)号：US07622014B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11171475

申请日：2005-07-01

申请人： Frank Millette ,  Brian Christensen ,  Paul M. Davis ,  Paul E. Litchfield

发明人： Frank Millette ,  Brian Christensen ,  Paul M. Davis ,  Paul E. Litchfield

IPC分类号： B32B37/26 ,  B32B38/04 ,  B29C65/76

CPC分类号： B29C66/4326 ,  A43B13/189 ,  A43B13/203 ,  A43B23/0285 ,  A43B23/029 ,  A43B23/26 ,  A43D25/06 ,  B29C59/04 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C66/004 ,  B29C66/00461 ,  B29C66/00463 ,  B29C66/0326 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/133 ,  B29C66/24 ,  B29C66/43 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/712 ,  B29C66/72327 ,  B29C66/7234 ,  B29C66/83413 ,  B29C2791/009 ,  B29C2793/0009 ,  B29C2793/009 ,  B29C2795/002 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/256 ,  B29L2022/02 ,  B29L2022/025 ,  B29L2031/50 ,  B32B37/0076 ,  B32B37/26 ,  B32B38/06 ,  B32B2398/20 ,  B32B2437/02 ,  Y10T156/1052 ,  Y10T156/108 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29K2007/00 ,  B29K2011/00 ,  B29K2019/00 ,  B29K2021/00 ,  B29K2021/003 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/083 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2023/18 ,  B29K2023/22 ,  B29K2025/06 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2031/04 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2077/00 ,  B29K2083/00

摘要： The present invention is a method for manufacturing inflatable articles, or bladders for inflatable articles, that is time-efficient, simple, inexpensive and permits the uninterrupted manufacture of numerous and even customized article or bladder configurations and sizes, without expensive configuration-specific, metal tooling. The method includes the steps of applying a barrier material to a side of a first film, providing a second film with the first film so that the barrier material is disposed between the first and second films, adhering the first film to the second film so that the films are sealed together in areas except where the barrier material has been applied to form at least one inflatable compartment and sealed peripheral edge, and cutting along the sealed peripheral edge to form an inflatable article or bladder for use in an article of manufacture. The barrier material may be a paint, ink, paper or surface treatment that effectively prevents the first film from adhering to the second. The inflatable article or bladder of the present invention may be used as or in athletic equipment, for example, including footwear.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种用于制造充气制品或充气制品的气囊的方法，其是有时间的，简单的，便宜的并且允许不间断地制造许多甚至定制的制品或气囊构造和尺寸，而不需要昂贵的配置特定的金属 工具。 该方法包括以下步骤：将阻挡材料施加到第一膜的一侧，提供具有第一膜的第二膜，使得阻挡材料设置在第一和第二膜之间，将第一膜粘附到第二膜，使得 膜被密封在除了已经施加阻挡材料以形成至少一个可充气隔室和密封的周边边缘之外的区域中，并且沿密封的周边边缘切割以形成用于制造制品的可充气制品或囊。 阻挡材料可以是有效地防止第一膜粘附到第二膜的油漆，油墨，纸或表面处理。 本发明的可膨胀制品或囊可以用于或在运动设备中使用，例如包括鞋类。