Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

K-SWISS, INC.

27Patents
9Active
27Granted
40Portfolio score

Filing activity: Dec 1, 1989 → Mar 24, 2017 · 3 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5184378A Lacing system for shoes Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 148 Expired
US5271130A Lacing system for shoes Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 130 Expired
US5782014A Athletic shoe having spring cushioned midsole Human Necessities 66 Expired
US5469640A Quick adjusting shoe lacing system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 61 Expired
US5771608A Shoe with ankle strap protector Human Necessities 59 Expired
US6061928A Shoe having independent packed cushioning elements Human Necessities 57 Expired
US5337493A Shoe with a tongue extending from a liner Human Necessities 46 Expired
US5042174A Novel shoe sole construction Human Necessities 40 Expired
US5471769A Shoe lacing system with hook and eye portions Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 35 Expired
US5042120A Shoe lacing system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 34 Expired
US5692320A Shock absorbing lacing system for a shoe Human Necessities 33 Expired
US8205357B2 Interchangeable midsole system Human Necessities 31 Active
US9125453B2 Shoe outsole having tubes Human Necessities 31 Active
US5518315A External bag support frame Human Necessities 28 Expired
US5272796A Slip resistant shoe lace and method for manufacturing same Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 23 Expired
US6102809A Athletic stroke training device Human Necessities 19 Expired
US8365445B2 Shoe outsole having semicircular protrusions Human Necessities 19 Active
US6564475B2 Footwear with enhanced temperature control Human Necessities 15 Expired
US8590179B2 Shoe with protrusions and securing portions Human Necessities 14 Active
US8671589B2 Shoe sole having forwardly and rearwardly facing protrusions Human Necessities 9 Active
US8881431B2 Shoe with protrusions and securing portions Human Necessities 8 Active
USD371454S Element for an athletic shoe upper General 8 Expired
USD371899S Five square lacing area for shoes General 7 Expired
US7448149B2 Cushioning assembly in an athletic shoe Human Necessities 5 Expired
US7739809B2 Shoe having a replaceable portion and replacement method Human Necessities 3 Active

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.