Mark A Busse

Address:

11 Raphael Ave, Providence, RI 02904

Phone:

4012254908

VIN:

1N6AD0CW1CC403316

Make:

NISSAN

Model:

FRONTIER

Year:

2012

US Patent:

7513067, Apr 7, 2009

Filed:

Jan 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/330326

Inventors:

William Marvin - Brighton MA, US
Paul M. Davis - Blackstone MA, US
Geoff Swales - Somerset MA, US
Paul E. Litchfield - Westboro MA, US
Brian J. Christensen - Centerville MA, US
Mark Busse - Providence RI, US
Todd Ellis - Boston MA, US

Assignee:

Reebok International Ltd. - Canton MA

International Classification:

A43C 11/00
A43B 13/20

US Classification:

36 501, 36 29, 36 88

Abstract:

An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and one or more bladders which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces of the upper. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer to inflate the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism may be monolithic with the bladder or may be a satellite inflation mechanism coupled to the bladder. The article of footwear may also include a deflation mechanism. The deflation mechanism may include a release valve capable of remaining in a open position and/or an adjustable check valve. The deflation mechanism may also be a combination check valve and release valve accessing a single opening in the bladder.

US Patent:

7546696, Jun 16, 2009

Filed:

Oct 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/250613

Inventors:

Jeff Acheson - Brookline MA, US
Mark Busse - Providence RI, US

Assignee:

Reebok International Ltd. - Canton MA

International Classification:

A43B 13/20

US Classification:

36 29, 36 3 R, 36 35 B

Abstract:

An article of footwear having a fluid system including an inflatable bladder, an inflation mechanism, and a valve for facilitating air movement through the fluid system. In one embodiment, the valve is an outlet valve between the inflation mechanism and the inflatable bladder that includes an umbrella valve. In another embodiment, the valve is an outlet valve between the inflation mechanism and the inflatable bladder wherein a seating of the outlet valve forms a portion of the inflatable bladder and a portion of an inflation chamber of the inflation mechanism. The seating includes a flange for preventing blocked air flow to the valve. In another embodiment, the valve includes an umbrella valve and an inlet filter for keeping particulates from compromising the umbrella valve.

US Patent:

7793438, Sep 14, 2010

Filed:

Jan 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/627917

Inventors:

Mark Busse - Providence RI, US
William Marvin - Brighton MA, US

Assignee:

Reebok International Ltd. - Canton MA

International Classification:

A43B 11/00

US Classification:

36105, 36 69, 36138

Abstract:

An article of footwear includes a sole having a shank area located between a forefoot portion and a rear foot portion of the sole, an upper including an inner counter and an outer counter, and a pivot mechanism attaching the outer counter to the sole so as to permit the outer counter to pivot relative to the inner counter at a pivot point located at the shank area of the sole. The outer counter pivots between an open position away from the inner counter and a closed position in supporting engagement with the inner counter. The pivot mechanism may be a mechanical, composite, or living hinge. The article of footwear may further include a locking mechanism for selectively securing the outer counter in the closed position in supporting engagement with the inner counter.

US Patent:

7900378, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Jun 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/475254

Inventors:

Mark Busse - Providence RI, US

Assignee:

Reebok International Ltd. - Canton MA

International Classification:

A43B 13/20

US Classification:

36 29, 36 3 B

Abstract:

An article of footwear includes a movable knob and a lever coupled to the knob. The movable knob is accessible from an exterior surface of the article of footwear and has a substantially low profile with respect to the exterior surface of the article of footwear. The lever has a first position in which the lever lays flat against the knob and a second position wherein the lever is positioned for a user to move the knob via the lever. In one embodiment, an article of footwear also includes an inflatable bladder, an inflation mechanism and a deflation mechanism. The knob is part of a deflation mechanism including a cap and a base, wherein the base is anchored to the inflatable bladder and the cap is rotatable with respect to the base. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a movable knob accessible from an exterior surface of the article of footwear and an apron substantially surrounding the movable knob. The apron includes ramped sides and provides a substantially low profile to the knob with respect to the exterior surface of the article of footwear.

US Patent:

7934521, May 3, 2011

Filed:

Dec 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/613982

Inventors:

Mark Busse - Providence RI, US
Brian Christensen - Centerville MA, US
Paul M. Davis - Blackstone MA, US
William Marvin - Brighton MA, US
Erica Thomas - Brighton MA, US

Assignee:

Reebok International, Ltd. - Canton MA

International Classification:

F17D 1/00
A43B 13/20

US Classification:

137884, 36 29

Abstract:

A configurable fluid transfer system for inflatable footwear includes a manifold. The manifold has a top surface, a bottom surface with a plurality of openings, a lateral side with at least one opening, a medial side, a heel side with a plurality of openings and a forefoot side. The manifold is part of an inflation system having an underfoot pump connected to one of the plurality of openings in the heel side of the manifold, an inflatable forefoot bladder connected to two of the plurality of openings in the bottom surface of the manifold and an inflatable heel bladder connected to one of the plurality of openings in the bottom surface of the manifold. fluid flows from the underfoot pump to the inflatable forefoot bladder through a one-way valve and into a first channel in the manifold connected to a forefoot bladder. The fluid inflates the forefoot bladder and exits into a second channel in the manifold. fluid flows from the inflatable forefoot bladder to the inflatable heel bladder through the second channel and inflates the heel bladder.

US Patent:

D640756, Jun 28, 2011

Filed:

Sep 26, 2010

Appl. No.:

29/375668

Inventors:

Mark Busse - Providence RI, US

Assignee:

Hasbro, Inc. - Pawtucket RI

International Classification:

2101

US Classification:

D21443, D21390

US Patent:

8011117, Sep 6, 2011

Filed:

Jun 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/485780

Inventors:

Jeff Acheson - Brookline MA, US
Mark Busse - Providence RI, US

Assignee:

Reebok International Ltd. - Canton MA

International Classification:

A43B 13/20

US Classification:

36 29, 36 3 R, 36 3 B

Abstract:

An article of footwear having a fluid system including an inflatable bladder, an inflation mechanism, and a valve for facilitating air movement through the fluid system. In one embodiment, the valve is an outlet valve between the inflation mechanism and the inflatable bladder that includes an umbrella valve. In another embodiment, the valve is an outlet valve between the inflation mechanism and the inflatable bladder wherein a seating of the outlet valve forms a portion of the inflatable bladder and a portion of an inflation chamber of the inflation mechanism. The seating includes a flange for preventing blocked air flow to the valve. In another embodiment, the valve includes an umbrella valve and an inlet filter for keeping particulates from compromising the umbrella valve.

US Patent:

20050028404, Feb 10, 2005

Filed:

Jul 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/887927

Inventors:

William Marvin - Brighton MA, US
Paul Davis - Blackstone MA, US
Geoff Swales - Somerset MA, US
Paul Litchfield - Westboro MA, US
Brian Christensen - Centerville MA, US
Mark Busse - Providence RI, US
Todd Ellis - Boston MA, US

International Classification:

A43B023/00
A43B007/14
A43B023/07

US Classification:

036045000, 036055000, 036088000, 036093000

Abstract:

An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and one or more bladders which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces of the upper. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer to inflate the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism may be monolithic with the bladder or may be a satellite inflation mechanism coupled to the bladder. The article of footwear may also include a deflation mechanism. The deflation mechanism may include a release valve capable of remaining in a open position and/or an adjustable check valve. The deflation mechanism may also be a combination check valve and release valve accessing a single opening in the bladder.