Clark Reynolds Morgan

US Patent:

20200008534, Jan 9, 2020

Filed:

Jul 9, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/506971

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Christopher H. Converse - Boulder CO, US
Clark Morgan - Denver CO, US
Michael J. Nickel - Golden CO, US

Assignee:

Boa Technology Inc. - Denver CO

International Classification:

A43C 11/16
A43C 11/20
A43C 1/04
A43C 5/00
A43B 19/00
A43C 3/00
A43C 3/02
A43C 15/00
A43C 15/06

Abstract:

According to one embodiment, a removable tightening device is described. The tensioning mechanism is removably coupleable with an article without damaging the article so that upon removal, the coupling of the tensioning mechanism with the article is unrecognizable or not readily detectable. The tensioning mechanism is operable with a tension member to maintain a tension of the tension member and thereby maintain a tightness of the article. The tension member is guided along a path about the article, via one or more guide members, and is tensionable, via the tensioning mechanism, to tighten the article.

US Patent:

20180310671, Nov 1, 2018

Filed:

Jul 3, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/026305

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Kristopher Lovett - Denver CO, US
Clark Morgan - Denver CO, US

Assignee:

Boa Technology Inc. - Denver CO

International Classification:

A43C 11/16

Abstract:

A shoe may include a sole and an upper. The upper may have a medial side and a lateral side that each have an edge positioned on opposing side of the shoe's tongue. The upper's medial side and/or the upper's lateral side may include stiffened regions and flexible regions with each stiffened region being disposed between two flexible regions so that the stiffened regions are moveable relative to one another upon tensioning of the medial and lateral sides of the upper. The opposing edges of the upper's medial and lateral sides may be substantially linear or straight prior to tensioning of the upper's medial and lateral sides and may be substantially uneven or nonlinear subsequent to tensioning of the upper's medial and lateral sides due to relative movement of the stiffened regions.

US Patent:

20180035759, Feb 8, 2018

Filed:

Aug 2, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/667486

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Kristopher Lovett - Denver CO, US
Thomas Trudel - Conifer CO, US
Cody Henderson - Denver CO, US
Clark Morgan - Denver CO, US
Mark Soderberg - Conifer CO, US
Anna Hetman - Denver CO, US

Assignee:

Boa Technology Inc. - Denver CO

International Classification:

A43C 7/02
A43C 11/16
A43C 11/00

Abstract:

A tension member guide that is configured to direct or route a tension member about a path of an article includes a cover member and a guide member that is partially covered by the cover member. The cover member is attachable to the article and includes a pair of slits or incisions. The guide member is folded along a longitudinal length to form a loop or channel within which the tension member may be inserted. The guide member is positioned in relation to the cover member so that opposing end portions of the loop or channel are inserted through the slits or incisions such that the opposing end portions are positioned on an opposite side of the cover member from a remainder of the guide member.

US Patent:

20170202316, Jul 20, 2017

Filed:

Dec 23, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/390259

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Christopher H. Converse - Boulder CO, US
Clark Morgan - Denver CO, US
Michael J. Nickel - Golden CO, US

Assignee:

Boa Technology inc. - Denver CO

International Classification:

A43C 11/16
A43C 11/20
A43C 15/06
A43C 1/04

Abstract:

According to one embodiment, a removable tightening device is described. The tensioning mechanism is removably coupleable with an article without damaging the article so that upon removal, the coupling of the tensioning mechanism with the article is unrecognizable or not readily detectable. The tensioning mechanism is operable with a tension member to maintain a tension of the tension member and thereby maintain a tightness of the article. The tension member is guided along a path about the article, via one or more guide members, and is tensionable, via the tensioning mechanism, to tighten the article.

US Patent:

20160044994, Feb 18, 2016

Filed:

Aug 13, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/826092

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Kristopher Lovett - Denver CO, US
Clark Morgan - Denver CO, US

International Classification:

A43C 11/22
A43B 5/06
A43B 23/02

Abstract:

A shoe may include a sole and an upper. The upper may have a medial side and a lateral side that each have an edge positioned on opposing side of the shoe's tongue. The upper's medial side and/or the upper's lateral side may include stiffened regions and flexible regions with each stiffened region being disposed between two flexible regions so that the stiffened regions are moveable relative to one another upon tensioning of the medial and lateral sides of the upper. The opposing edges of the upper's medial and lateral sides may be substantially linear or straight prior to tensioning of the upper's medial and lateral sides and may be substantially uneven or nonlinear subsequent to tensioning of the upper's medial and lateral sides due to relative movement of the stiffened regions.

US Patent:

20150089779, Apr 2, 2015

Filed:

Sep 18, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/489821

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Robert Burns - Denver CO, US
Noah Schum - Denver CO, US
Michael Nickel - Golden CO, US
Clark Morgan - Denver CO, US
Daniel McGlynn - Denver CO, US
Aaron Venturini - Denver CO, US

International Classification:

B60R 9/048
F16B 2/08
F16B 7/04

US Classification:

24 68BT, 29428

Abstract:

A device for coupling a component to a rack includes a main body, a tension member, and a tightening mechanism. The main body includes a proximal end and a distal end that is releasably coupled with the proximal end. The main body is positionable around a body portion of the rack and the distal end is coupleable with the proximal end to secure the main body to the body portion of the rack. The tension member is attached to the main body, the proximal end, and/or the distal end of the device. The tightening mechanism is operably coupled with the tension member and configured to tension the tension member to shorten a longitudinal length of the main body and thereby constrict the main body about the rack to firmly secure the device to the rack.

US Patent:

20140290016, Oct 2, 2014

Filed:

Apr 1, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/242629

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Christopher H. Converse - Boulder CO, US
Clark Morgan - Denver CO, US
Michael J. Nickel - Golden CO, US

Assignee:

Boa Technology Inc. - Denver CO

International Classification:

A43C 11/00
A43C 11/20

US Classification:

247135, 12142 R, 29428, 2423781

Abstract:

According to one embodiment, a removable tightening device is described. The tensioning mechanism is removably coupleable with an article without damaging the article so that upon removal, the coupling of the tensioning mechanism with the article is unrecognizable or not readily detectable. The tensioning mechanism is operable with a tension member to maintain a tension of the tension member and thereby maintain a tightness of the article. The tension member is guided along a path about the article, via one or more guide members, and is tensionable, via the tensioning mechanism, to tighten the article.