Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Robinette

Christopher A. Robinette 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).

  • Patent number: 8357075
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tchao, Christopher A. Robinette, Jason Nims
  • Publication number: 20120265326
    Abstract: A watch or other type of portable electronic console that employs a number of different functions in order to improve its usability. The watch may, for example, allow a user to connect the watch to one or more remote electronic devices, such as an electronic performance sensor or MP3 player. The watch then displays information related to the connected electronic devices. Still further, the watch may allow a user to control the operation of one or more connected remote electronic devices. Thus, if the watch is connected to a remote speed/distance monitor employing a calibration variable, then the watch may allow the user to adjust the calibration variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Prstojevich, Christopher A. Robinette, Theodore H. Helprin, Charles W. Case, JR.
  • Patent number: 8224429
    Abstract: A watch or other type of portable electronic console that employs a number of different functions in order to improve its usability. The watch may, for example, allow a user to connect the watch to one or more remote electronic devices, such as an electronic performance sensor or MP3 player. The watch then displays information related to the connected electronic devices. Still further, the watch may allow a user to control the operation of one or more connected remote electronic devices. Thus, if the watch is connected to a remote speed/distance monitor employing a calibration variable, then the watch may allow the user to adjust the calibration variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Prstojevich, Christopher A. Robinette, Theodore H. Helprin, Charles W. Case, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120095578
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Tchao, Christopher A. Robinette, Jason Nims
  • Patent number: 8088044
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tchao, Christopher A. Robinette, Jason Nims
  • Publication number: 20100311544
    Abstract: A wearable device has a carrier having an aperture. A device has a USB connection and a protrusion wherein the protrusion is received in the aperture to connect the device to the wristband. The device is a USB type device having athletic functionality. The device may further be configured to receive calibration data such that a measured distance may be converted to a known distance based on athletic activity performed by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Robinette, Hector Moll-Carrillo, Matt Capozzi, Michael T. Hoffman, Tomislav Lakovic
  • Publication number: 20100048358
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tchao, Christopher A. Robinette, Jason Nims
  • Publication number: 20090270744
    Abstract: A watch or other type of portable electronic console that employs a number of different functions in order to improve its usability. The watch may, for example, allow a user to connect the watch to one or more remote electronic devices, such as an electronic performance sensor or MP3 player. The watch then displays information related to the connected electronic devices. Still further, the watch may allow a user to control the operation of one or more connected remote electronic devices. Thus, if the watch is connected to a remote speed/distance monitor employing a calibration variable, then the watch may allow the user to adjust the calibration variable. The watch also provides a multi-tiered menu for accessing its various functions. Each operational mode in the first tier relates to a broad category of different functions of the watch, and contains one or more operational submodes in a second tier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Prstojevich, Christopher A. Robinette, Theodore H. Helprin, Charles W. Case, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090149299
    Abstract: A system and method is provided that converts various athletic performance metrics/types to a standard or common unit of measurement. For example, in an embodiment, various athletic performance types are converted to an equivalent miles run. In another example, various types of athletic activities are converted to an equivalent number of credits that may be used to acquire rewards or other items. A conversion factor may be personalized based on an athlete's attributes such as height, weight, gender, age and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Tchao, Christopher A. Robinette, Jason Nims
  • Publication number: 20070159926
    Abstract: A watch or other type of portable electronic console that employs a number of different functions in order to improve its usability. The watch may, for example, allow a user to connect the watch to one or more remote electronic devices, such as an electronic performance sensor or MP3 player. The watch then displays information related to the connected electronic devices. Still further, the watch may allow a user to control the operation of one or more connected remote electronic devices. Thus, if the watch is connected to a remote speed/distance monitor employing a calibration variable, then the watch may allow the user to adjust the calibration variable. The watch also provides a multi-tiered menu for accessing its various functions. Each operational mode in the first tier relates to a broad category of different functions of the watch, and contains one or more operational submodes in a second tier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Prstojevich, Christopher Robinette, Theodore Helprin, Charles Case
  • Patent number: 6726225
    Abstract: An ankle support, particularly for in-line skates, which includes a base support that wraps about the users heel and a spaced upper support which wraps about the user's leg. The upper and base supports are fixedly joined by a plurality of struts. At least one stop secured to either the upper support or the struts abuts a stop on the base support to provide a hard stop for maximum braking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Stewart, Christopher A. Robinette, James Thorne, Allen W. Van Noy
  • Patent number: D443220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Robinette
  • Patent number: D391317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Robinette
  • Patent number: D392283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph James Giordano, Jr., James R. Graham, Joel Thomas Holl, William Vincent Jackwicz, Pratod V. Kasbekar, Harish Shankar Mangrulkar, Michael L. Moroze, Michael John Nuttall, Joseph J. Rizzo, Christopher A. Robinette, John Henry Schaffeld, Susan L. Tuttle, William E. Venth, Karl Edward Werner, Romano M. Zambon
  • Patent number: D394065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Nuttall, Christopher A. Robinette, John Henry Schaffeld
  • Patent number: D395305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Nuttall, Christopher A. Robinette, John Henry Schaffeld
  • Patent number: D417249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Robinette
  • Patent number: D418567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Robinette
  • Patent number: D418889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Robinette
  • Patent number: D427265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Robinette