Michael G Staffaroni

US Patent:

6698769, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Feb 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/357765

Inventors:

Roger R. Adams - The Colony TX
Michael G. Staffaroni - Dallas TX

Assignee:

Heeling Sports Limited - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

A63C 1708

US Classification:

280 11233, 280 1125

Abstract:

A multi-wheel heeling apparatus is provided. The multi-wheel heeling apparatus has a sole with a first opening formed in a heel portion of the sole and a second opening in the sole formed adjacent the first opening. The multi-wheel heeling apparatus includes a first and a second wheel assemblies. The first wheel assembly includes a first wheel mounted on a first axle, and a first mounting structure operable to support the first axle so that a portion of the first wheel resides in the first opening. The second wheel assembly includes a second wheel mounted on a second axle, and a second mounting structure operable to support the second axle so that a portion of the second wheel resides in the second opening.

US Patent:

6848201, Feb 1, 2005

Filed:

Feb 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/357776

Inventors:

Michael G. Staffaroni - Dallas TX, US
Jong Sang Choi - Sasong Ku, KR

Assignee:

Heeling Sports Limited - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

A43B 1320

US Classification:

36 35B, 36 29

Abstract:

A shock absorption system for a sole of a footwear is provided that includes an inner and outer absorption chamber and a central absorption member. The outer absorption chamber defines a passageway operative to retain a fluid. The outer absorption chamber has an upper side, a lower side and is disposed in a heel portion of the sole of the footwear. The inner absorption chamber defines a passageway operative to retain a fluid. The inner absorption chamber has an upper side, a lower side and is disposed adjacent the outer absorption chamber. The central absorption member is disposed adjacent the inner and outer absorption chambers and extends from an upper side to a lower side of the sole of a footwear through an opening adjacent the inner absorption member.

US Patent:

7032330, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Feb 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/357998

Inventors:

Roger R. Adams - The Colony TX, US
Michael G. Staffaroni - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Heeling Sports Limited - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

A43B 5/00
A43B 13/22
A43B 13/24

US Classification:

36115, 36132, 36114, 36107, 36 72 A, 36149, 36136, 36 75 R

Abstract:

A grind rail apparatus coupleable to an underside of a footwear for grinding is provided. The grind rail apparatus includes a body having an upper side and a lower side, the upper side of the body coupled to the underside of the footwear. The grind rail apparatus also includes a plurality of rails extending from the lower side of the body.

US Patent:

20080313928, Dec 25, 2008

Filed:

Sep 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/517722

Inventors:

Roger R. Adams - Hickory Creek TX, US
Michael G. Staffaroni - Dallas TX, US
Jong Sang Choi - Pusan, KR
K. D. Seol - Pusan, KR
Jong-Kyu Song - Busan City, KR

International Classification:

A43B 13/00
A43B 13/28
A43B 13/18
A43B 21/24
A63C 17/08
A63C 17/04

US Classification:

36103, 36 27, 36 28, 36 35 R, 280 1124, 280 1125

Abstract:

An exemplary wheeled footwear with a spring suspension system is provided. In one embodiment, the footwear includes an upper, a midsole positioned in a midsole region, and an outsole. The spring suspension system is positioned in the midsole region of the footwear, and includes plurality of spring members, each having a first end and a second end, a top layer operable to support at least a portion of the plurality of spring members at the first end, and a bottom layer operable to support at least a portion of the plurality of spring members at the second end. The bottom layer may include an opening or openings formed in the bottom layer that may receive at least a portion of a wheel or wheels that may be positioned below the top layer and operable for rolling.

US Patent:

61024120, Aug 15, 2000

Filed:

Feb 3, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/017889

Inventors:

Michael G. Staffaroni - Minnetonka MN

Assignee:

Rollerblade, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

A63C 1702
A43B 504

US Classification:

280 1122

Abstract:

A skate includes a rigid frame with a plurality of wheels and a skate boot coupled to the frame. The boot has a lower outer shell, an inner soft shoe and a vibration-dampening and shock-absorbing material bed at least partially interposed between the lower outer shell and the soft shoe. The lower outer shell has greater rigidity than the material bed and soft shoe and has greater flexibility than the rigid frame.

US Patent:

52114562, May 18, 1993

Filed:

Sep 20, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/763316

Inventors:

Michael J. Staffaroni - Golden Valley MN

International Classification:

A47B 500

US Classification:

312 101

Abstract:

The invention provides a wall mountable projector cabinet which has a cabinet body with a back wall, upright side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall connected together to provide an enclosure behind a projector. The cabinet has an upright front projector supporting door which also acts as a shelf for holding the projector. A transversely positioned hinge connected to the bottom of the door extends between the side walls and is located in spaced relationship above the bottom wall of the cabinet, enabling the projector supporting door to swing downwardly from the top about the horizontal hinge. A storage compartment is preferably provided between the hinge and the bottom wall of the cabinet. An upright slot is provided in the cabinet below the hinge and above the bottom wall of the cabinet. A brace arm is pivotally connected at an upper end to the door and extends through the slot into the cabinet.

US Patent:

20220355186, Nov 10, 2022

Filed:

Apr 20, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/724751

Inventors:

Michael G. Staffaroni - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A63C 17/01
A63C 17/06
A63C 17/14
A63C 17/26

Abstract:

In a preferred embodiment a wheeled platform apparatus and method for use in rolling on a surface are provided. The apparatus includes a platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front portion, a center portion, a rear portion, and a first wheel and a second wheel that interface with or are positioned below the bottom surface of the platform to facilitate rolling movement of the platform. The apparatus may further include an attachment device interfacing with the top surface and the footwear, as well as a footrest to support the forefoot of another foot, or footwear.