Declaration of Michael J. Jackson in Support of Establishing Status of Triumph International, Inc as a Small Entity
8/25/1992
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This declares Michael Jackson as president of Triumph International and gives the company as the asignee of the patent.
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Singer, songwriter, dancer, inventor? Michael Jackson started performing at age six with his brothers as the Jackson Five, and grew up to become an internationally famous, award-winning star known as the “King of Pop.” This patent for a shoe that allows the “wearer to lean forwardly beyond his center of gravity” was created by Jackson and two other designers, so he could perform live on stage a signature move that he’d previously done in the music video for “Smooth Criminal.” The trick had previously been accomplished for the “Smooth Criminal” video using wires. Jackson was known for using unique moves like this and the Moonwalk to enhance his stage performances.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Patent and Trademark Office.
National Archives Identifier: 5742954
Full Citation: Declaration of Michael J. Jackson in Support of Establishing Status of Triumph International, Inc as a Small Entity; 8/25/1992; Records of the Patent and Trademark Office, Record Group 241. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/declaration-of-michael-j-jackson-in-support-of-establishing-status-of-triumph-international-inc-as-a-small-entity, April 25, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.