Chris A Hanson

US Patent:

40831272, Apr 11, 1978

Filed:

Mar 17, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/778828

Inventors:

Chris A. Hanson - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Hanson Industries Incorporated - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A43B 714
A43B 1900
A43B 504

US Classification:

36 93

Abstract:

Preformed fitting pads are disclosed having a protective envelope enclosure with flowable fitting material retained therein. The enclosure is shaped and constructed to provide therein communicating reservoir and primary fitting sections constructed in operative relationship to each other, so as to selectively provide for, as desired, the deliberate transfer of flowable fitting material from or to a reservoir section or a primary fitting section, and to selectively maintain, as desired, a controllable or predetermined volume of fitting material in a primary fitting section, all without requiring that fitting material be introduced into the pad from an external source of supply or be removed from the confines of the pad. The fitting material confined in said primary fitting section provides desirable pressure-compensating support when and where needed. Footwear or ankle-covering boots are also disclosed which are designed and constructed to receive and maintain such removable fitting pads therein, and which also include therein other, separate and distinct, removable fitting pads.

US Patent:

40683370, Jan 17, 1978

Filed:

Feb 7, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/766148

Inventors:

Alden B. Hanson - Boulder CO
Chris A. Hanson - Boulder CO
Donald W. Bertetto - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Hanson Industries Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A43D 900

US Classification:

12142P

Abstract:

An ankle pad for use in a ski boot having a shell and a flexible liner disposed within said shell, the ankle pad being less dense than the density of the liner material and being adapted to fit in a recess located in the liner in the area where the ankle joint of a wearer contacts the liner.

US Patent:

49524399, Aug 28, 1990

Filed:

Oct 14, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/257955

Inventors:

Chris A. Hanson - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Alden Laboratories - Boulder CO

International Classification:

B32B 106

US Classification:

428 72

Abstract:

A padding device is provided comprising a flowable material and/or low compresison set foam. The flowable material comprises discrete particles dispersed in a wax suitable for use in seating cushions, including bicycle seat cushions. A method for securing the padding device to a bicycle seat is also disclosed.

US Patent:

43144110, Feb 9, 1982

Filed:

Mar 13, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/130200

Inventors:

Chris A. Hanson - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Hanson Industries Incorporated - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A43B 714
A43B 504

US Classification:

36 81

Abstract:

Removable, adjustable, foot-supporting and foot-positioning, orthopedic inserts for selectively and correctly supporting and positioning bottom regions of the foot, which are constructed and designed for use in athletic or sports footwear, including shoes and boots, whereby the foot is selectively and correctly supported and positioned in the footwear, and the leg, in turn, is selectively and correctly supported and positioned relative to the footwear.

US Patent:

43172970, Mar 2, 1982

Filed:

Mar 13, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/130199

Inventors:

Chris A. Hanson - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Hanson Industries Incorporated - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A43B 504

US Classification:

36121

Abstract:

Improved footwear, such as a ski boot having a substantially rigid shell, a slip joint defined at the instep area between a vamp portion extending upwardly and an upper shell portion extending downwardly with a portion overlying the vamp at the instep area provide boot flexure. A slit in the upper shell portion commences at the joint and extends upwardly. Threaded adjustable fastening means are positioned across the slit so that the amount of boot flexure can be adjusted.

US Patent:

56810920, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Nov 8, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/335932

Inventors:

Denny Hanson - Boulder CO
Chris A. Hanson - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A47C 702

US Classification:

29745241

Abstract:

An anatomical wheelchair seat cushion system is disclosed. The system includes a flexible base having a lower surface which interfaces with the wheelchair and an upper surface which receives a fluid-containing pad which interfaces with the user and/or interfaces directly with the user. The base is anatomically contoured and includes a plurality of features for adjusting this contour prior to positioning of a user thereon and various self-adjustment features for dynamic adjustment capabilities.

US Patent:

42990394, Nov 10, 1981

Filed:

Mar 13, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/130195

Inventors:

Chris A. Hanson - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Hanson Industries Incorporated - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A43B 326
A43B 504

US Classification:

36 97

Abstract:

Improved footwear, such as a ski boot having a substantially rigid shell, a split section in the rear, lower boot heel portion with a slit commencing at a circular aperture in the shell and extending upwardly, and adjustable fastening means mounted across the slit for varying the slit width and thereby adjusting the split section at the heel portion to the wearer's heel width size.

US Patent:

56132565, Mar 25, 1997

Filed:

Nov 14, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/557924

Inventors:

Chris A. Hanson - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A47C 714
A47C 2718

US Classification:

5653

Abstract:

An adjustable seat cushion system which is particularly suited for wheelchair applications is disclosed (e. g. , used over a conventional wheelchair seat). The system generally includes a central cushion assembly which includes a base with a pad positioned thereon. One generally elongated side cushion is disposed on each of the two sides of the central cushion assembly and is movably interconnected with the central cushion assembly. The position of each of the side cushions may be adjusted relative to the central cushion assembly and be substantially retained within the adjusted position. Changing the position of the side cushions may be utilized to adapt the seat cushion system to the anatomical characteristics of a variety of different users and/or to provide different support objectives.