Company patents
Converse Inc.
Converse Inc. shows a surprising patent strategy given its core business, with Footwear representing only 6.4% of its total portfolio (14 patents). While Footwear saw a significant surge in 2024 with 7 patents (YoY +133.3%), it has since experienced a decline, including a 66.7% drop so far in 2026, suggesting a potential shift in focus away from its traditional product area.
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Yearly patent publications since 2023
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Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.
218 US filings (since 2023) · 1 categories · 5 themes
Utilization of knitted components, often with multi-layer structures or integrated thermoplastic yarns, and other advanced materials like specialized foams or structural color elements, for footwear uppers and other components.
Footwear systems designed with interchangeable or reconfigurable components, such as soles, uppers, or footbeds, to allow for customization, repair, or adaptation to different uses.
Engineering of footwear sole components, including midsoles, outsoles, and integrated plates or shanks, to optimize cushioning, stability, energy return, and biomechanical support for specific activities.
Novel mechanisms for securing footwear to the foot, moving beyond traditional laces to include reel-based cables, vacuum-actuated bladders, or integrated frames for enhanced fit and ease of use.
Integration of electronic sensors and feedback mechanisms into footwear for monitoring physiological parameters, providing navigation assistance, or detecting health conditions.
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