Erlangen, Germany

John Thomas Newcomb

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Adidas Ag. Active years: 2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: John Thomas Newcomb. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/john-thomas-newcomb

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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Years Active: 2026

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: John Thomas Newcomb: Running-Shoe Sole Innovation

Introduction

John Thomas Newcomb is an inventor associated with Erlangen, Germany, and Adidas AG. His patent work addresses footwear design, with a focus on the construction of a running-shoe sole.

Latest Patents

Newcomb is associated with 1 patent, titled “Sole for a Running Shoe.” The disclosure describes a shoe sole with a midsole and at least one distinct, ground-contacting support element made of foam. The support element’s foam is stiffer than the midsole material, a design intended for sports footwear such as running shoes.

Career Highlights

Newcomb’s listed work with Adidas AG connects his invention to the company’s sports-footwear development. The patent focuses on the relationship between the midsole and the firmer ground-contacting support element.

Collaborations

Erin Bendig and Pauline Streissel are identified as Newcomb’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or the development of the shoe sole.

Conclusion

John Thomas Newcomb’s patent describes a running-shoe sole that combines a midsole with a separate, stiffer foam support element, reflecting a focused contribution to sports-footwear design.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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