Stan Hockerson - Patents and Resume

 

Owner of a Specialty Running Store in Albuquerque, NM Has over 30 years of experience in shoe design and technology
Licensed 67 major companies with various technology
Holds numerous patents

 

 

Stan Hockerson

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

 

1999-PRESENT HEART AND SOLE SPORTS

 

2817 San Mateo Blvd., Albuquerque, New Mexico

*Owner of Specialty Runner Store 7

 

1995 -PRESENT NEW CONCEPTS/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

 

HEART AND SOLE TECHNOLOGIES, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

*Licensed 67 Companies with Technology.

Saucony, Nike, L.A. Gear, Brooks, Reebok, Footlocker, Diadora, Adidas,,Puma, Asics, Rockport,

Vasque, Power, U.S. Athletics, Lotto, Spalding, Kappa, Guess, Airwalk, Stride Rite, And One,

Kaepa, Otomix, Wilson, Skechers, Fila, Pony, New Balance, Wolverine, Hi-Tec, Ryka, O.P.

Nevados, Turntech, Avia, Mizuno, Sears, Payless, Tretorn, Etonic, Merrill, Ellesse, M.V.P.,

Durham, Brunswick, La Coq Sportiff, British Knight, Dunlap, Easy Spirit, Timberland, Yukon,

Champion, Natural Sport, J ordache, Franklin, Head, K-Swiss, Rawlings, Russell, Teva, Clarks,

Karl Kani, Lanzara, Apex One.

 

*Developed new concepts in running, soccer, baseball, bicycle helmets, basketball, Disney Shoes,

Back Brace, Motion Analysis Machinery, Golf, Spring Technology, Exercise Products, Shoe Uppers

And Injury Prevention Insoles.

 

1993-1995 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/MARKETING ANALYSIS

 

MIZUNO U.S.A., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

*Co-developed new product lines in collaboration with head designer

*In charge of New Concepts

*Serviced professional athletes and custom built their shoes

*In charge of Wear Testing Program

*Monitored FOB Pricing and Tariff duties

 

1990-1993 SALES REPRESENETATIVE

 

ROBERTSON SALES COMPANY, DALLAS, TEXAS

*Managed sales operations in Louisiana and Mississippi

*Implemented marketing strategy which increased regional sales

 

1981-1984 TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE/ TECH REP.

 

AVIA INC, TIGARD, OREGON

* Pioneered technical sales for Avia in Northem California

*Increased regional sales to $3 million

*Worked with Famous Personalities and Professional Athletes

*Worked with Founder, Jen'y Stubblefield on some new concepts

*Offered Product Line Manager Job in I983 V

 

1978-1989 OWNER AND OPERATOR

 

SPORTS-A-FOOT RETAIL STORE, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA

*First account of Nike, north of San Francisco

"Largest resole operation in State

*Acknowledged as a “Top 100” speciality retailer in a national publication

 

EDUCATION

 

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA (CAL POLY)

B.S. DEGREE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY A SONOMA, ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA

GRADUATE WORK IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 

PATENTS

U.S. Patent 4,322,895 “Stabilized Athletic Shoe”

U.S. Patent 4,259,792 “Article of Outer Footwear” (John Halberstadt)

U.S. Patent 5,784,808 “Independent Impact Suspension”

U.S. Patent 6,145,221 “Cleated Athletic Shoe”

U.S. Patent 6,273,827 “Golf Putter Head”

U.S. Patent Pending “Improved Insole”

U.S. Patent Pending “Back Brace Support”

U.S. Patent Pending “Foamless Midsole”

U.S. Patent Pending “Uphill Walking Shoe”

 

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

 

School Record, Steeplechase, Santa Rosa Junior College

School Record, Decathlon, Santa Rosa Junior College

National Junior College Record, Decathlon, 1500 meters

All C.C.A.A. Conference, Steeplechase 1975

All C.C.A.A. Conference, Cross Country, 1976

All C.C.A.A. Conference, Mile, 1976

Guiness Book of World Records, Baby Carriage Pushing, 1979-87

Coached Age Group World Record Holders in Triple Jump

Billy Kemp, age 8,9 and 10

Mark Williams, age 7

Wade Kinkade, age 5

National Champion, United States Lifesavings Association (U.S.L.A.), 2 mile Beach Run

T.A.C. National Masters Indoor Championships, Bronze Medal, l500m, Silver Medal, 3000m

Selected on National Junior Team to play German Soccer Team, 1971