Patents by Inventor Alexandre Baudouin
Alexandre Baudouin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8819965Abstract: An article of footwear with a suspended stud assembly attached to a sole is disclosed. The suspended stud assembly includes a base portion attached to the sole of a shoe. A set of suspension arms connect a plurality of studs to the base portion. This arrangement allows the studs to move independently of the sole and of each other to provide greater traction capabilities to the article of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, Erez Morag
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Patent number: 8782928Abstract: An article of footwear that includes an upper that secures the article of footwear to a wearer. The footwear also includes a sole assembly that is operably coupled to the upper. The sole assembly includes an outsole having a plurality of cleats and a groove. The groove includes a first internal surface and a second internal surface. The first and second internal surfaces move away from each other as the sole assembly flexes in a first direction, and the first and second internal surfaces abut each other to limit movement of the sole assembly in a second direction opposite the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, Kevin P. Fallon
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Publication number: 20140174967Abstract: A footwear customization kit includes a stand for supporting an article of footwear that has a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated, and a steaming bag. The stand may include first and second members that can be assembled to support the article of footwear in the steaming bag over a steam environment by engaging an outer periphery of a steaming vessel. The first member may include a first center projection, a first lower central surface, and engaging slots formed in the first lower central surface. The second member may include a second center projection, a second lower central surface, a pair of second shoulders, third and fourth arms disposed above the second lower central surface, and receiving slots formed in upper surfaces of the second shoulders. The first and second members may be attached by interlocking engagement of the engaging slots and the receiving slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter, James Molyneux
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Publication number: 20140169704Abstract: A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment. The steaming bag includes a central portion and a peripheral portion. The central portion of the steaming bag defines an interior cavity for receiving the article of footwear. The peripheral portion can include grasping holes for grabbing the steaming bag in the steam environment. The steaming bag can expand from a flattened configuration when filled with the article of footwear in the steam environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: William M. Dieter, Alexandre Baudouin, Brian D. Baker
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Publication number: 20140130373Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of protruding areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer. The protruding areas may include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an inlaid strand extending through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and yarn sections extending across the second tubular structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Simon John Baines, Alexandre Baudouin, James Molyneux, Karl Seamarks, Benjamin A. Shaffer, Erin Toraya, Phil Woodman
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Publication number: 20140130270Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of protruding areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer. The protruding areas may include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an inlaid strand extending through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and yarn sections extending across the second tubular structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventors: Alexandre Baudouin, James Molyneux
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Patent number: 8720835Abstract: A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment. The stand includes a base portion and a footwear engaging portion. The stand can also include a detachable portion configured to engage the base portion in one position and the footwear engaging portion in another position.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: William M. Dieter, Alexandre Baudouin, Brian D. Baker
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Publication number: 20140082862Abstract: A method and apparatus for custom fitting an article of footwear is disclosed. A container holding the article of footwear includes a predetermined removable area forming a hole that allows a customer to subject the article of footwear to steam using the container. The method can include cooling the article of footwear on the customer's foot to custom fit the article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter
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Publication number: 20140082861Abstract: A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment. The stand includes a base portion and a footwear engaging portion. The stand can also include a detachable portion configured to engage the base portion in one position and the footwear engaging portion in another position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: William M. Dieter, Alexandre Baudouin, Brian D. Baker
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Patent number: 8667713Abstract: An article of footwear which includes a midsole and foot stabilizer. The foot stabilizer includes a longitudinally extending spine portion and a plurality of ribs extending laterally therefrom from opposing lateral and medial sides. The plurality of ribs being positioned to at least partially underlie a foot of a user. The spine portion is disposed above and affixed to the midsole and the ribs are contoured to partially enclose the foot of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Alexandre Baudouin
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Patent number: 8635791Abstract: An article of footwear including heel portion movable relative to the forefoot portion from a first articulated configuration to a second articulated configuration is provided. An articulation assembly having a forefoot articulation member and a heel articulation member is also provided. The articulation assembly couples the forefoot portion to the heel portion and includes a hinge mechanism and a cam mechanism. The hinge mechanism may include a pin located within a socket. The cam mechanism may include a cam surface and a protrusion configured to ride on the cam surface. The article of footwear may include a locking mechanism having a first locking element that engages a second locking element in the first articulated configuration. The first locking element may be a first concavity formed in a surface and the second locking element may be a protrusion configured to extend into the first concavity in the first articulated configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Alexandre Baudouin, Michael R. Friton, John Hurd, Casey Lee Smith
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Publication number: 20130322859Abstract: A method and apparatus for custom fitting an article of footwear is disclosed. A container holding the article of footwear includes a steaming assembly that allows a customer to subject the article of footwear to steam. The method can include cooling the article of footwear on the customer's foot to custom fit the article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Nike,Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter
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Patent number: 8595877Abstract: A method and apparatus for custom fitting an article of footwear is disclosed. A container holding the article of footwear includes a steaming assembly that allows a customer to subject the article of footwear to steam. The method can include cooling the article of footwear on the customer's foot to custom fit the article of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter
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Patent number: 8579241Abstract: A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter
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Patent number: 8484865Abstract: An article of footwear can receive an insert having ball control elements. The ball control elements protrude through a tongue of the upper to engage other surfaces. The inserts may be purchased separately from the article of footwear and interchanged to be used in a variety of conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, John Droege, Erez Morag, Morgan Stauffer
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Patent number: 8365442Abstract: A cleat for use with an article of footwear is disclosed. The cleat includes a projection, a curved portion with a beveled edge, and a lever arm. A centipede cleat assembly can be formed from a plurality of cleats. The centipede cleat assembly attaches to an outsole of an article of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, Thomas G. Bell, Daniel W. Peter
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Publication number: 20120304497Abstract: An article of footwear including heel portion movable relative to the forefoot portion from a first articulated configuration to a second articulated configuration is provided. An articulation assembly having a forefoot articulation member and a heel articulation member is also provided. The articulation assembly couples the forefoot portion to the heel portion and includes a hinge mechanism and a cam mechanism. The hinge mechanism may include a pin located within a socket. The cam mechanism may include a cam surface and a protrusion configured to ride on the cam surface. The article of footwear may include a locking mechanism having a first locking element that engages a second locking element in the first articulated configuration. The first locking element may be a first concavity formed in a surface and the second locking element may be a protrusion configured to extend into the first concavity in the first articulated configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Alexandre Baudouin, Michael R. Friton, John Hurd, Casey Lee Smith
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Publication number: 20120233887Abstract: An article of footwear with a suspended stud assembly attached to a sole is disclosed. The suspended stud assembly includes a base portion attached to the sole of a shoe. A set of suspension arms connect a plurality of studs to the base portion. This arrangement allows the studs to move independently of the sole and of each other to provide greater traction capabilities to the article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, Erez Morag
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Publication number: 20120227191Abstract: A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter
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Patent number: 8251207Abstract: A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter