Jonathan T Swegle

US Patent:

20120304489, Dec 6, 2012

Filed:

May 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/484379

Inventors:

David L. Vattes - University City MO, US
Cody Peterson - St. Louis MO, US
Jonathan Swegle - West Chester PA, US

Assignee:

BROWN SHOE COMPANY, INC. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

A43B 13/18

US Classification:

36 28

Abstract:

A shoe is designed to enable unhindered natural foot motion between the foot and the ground. The shoe is constructed with a cupped heel, a contoured arch, a radiused forepart and neutral heel/forefoot position to create a foot bed that anatomically cradles a wearer's foot. A soft, flexible strobel stitched insole is added, which utilizes encapsulated high resiliency foam. The outsole is sculpted to have rounded natural edges and an anatomically correct flex location toward the forefoot of the shoe where softer, more flexible materials are used. The outsole is further designed with harder, protective materials strategically placed in high ground-contact areas to deliver protection and support. An optional midfoot support element may be positioned between the insole and outsole to control torsional stiffness. Upper materials are selected to minimize restriction of movement and promote breathability.

US Patent:

20160000183, Jan 7, 2016

Filed:

Nov 19, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/547674

Inventors:

Jonathan Swegle - West Chester PA, US
Salvatore P. Agati - Kennett Square PA, US
Ann B. Lashendock - Coatesville PA, US

International Classification:

A43B 13/22

Abstract:

A slip resistant sole having a recurring pinwheel shaped tread pattern that provides improved slip resistance.