US patent published
Today, the US patent was published, which is the last step in the process of obtaining a valid patent. This opens up the large US market for VPECS
First Hiking shoe with VPECS
The first hiking boot with VPECS has been produced. This shoe will now undergo testing before release
First cycling shoe with VPECS
The first cycling shoe with VPECS has been produced. A mountain bike shoe model was chosen, and will now undergo testing.
First tennis-shoe with VPECS produced
As we are exploring opportunities in footwear where the bearer has high demand on grip,function and comfort; we have started a development process in tennis shoes This first prototype has now arrived from the factory, and this will be evaluated and a small series will be produced for further testing. The market for racket sport …
VPECS team has new member
We are glad to announce that Paul Pierce has joined our VPECS team. Paul is an experienced entrepreneur and businessman. He will help us with business development in the future.
European patent validated
The European patant was approved last year, and it has now been validated in the key markets for Ski-boots in Europe
Chinese patent approved
The Chinese patent authorities have approved the VPECS patent. This adds protection to a fast-growing markets fro Ski-Boots
European Patent published for VPECS
Today the European patent application for VPECS was published. This is the last step in the final approval of a patent, and gives a good protection for the VPECS technology on the European markets. It is also a sign on the uniqueness of VPECS as the patent was approved without any objections from the reviewers.
Interview with The Ski Podcast
The well known podcast namned The Ski Podcast today aired their episode #161 that focuses on ski boots. In this episode the VPECS founder Henrik Bjursten was interviewed by Ian Martin about the benefits of VPECS technology. The podcast is available at Spotify, Apple podcast, other podcast provides and their web-site (https://theskipodcast.com/).
Divisional patent application filed
A divisional patent application has been filed based on the original patent application. The divisional application is aimed at protecting VPECS in other types of footwear where maintained blood flow and reduced nerve pressure is important