Patents by Inventor Christopher James Lyke

Christopher James Lyke 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).

  • Article of footwear having an upper with knitted elements
    Patent number: 10231503
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a collar element for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method comprises knitting the collar element comprising a tubular structure defining an interior cavity and a plurality of floating yarns within the cavity. The method further comprises securing the collar element to an upper of the article of footwear. A method of manufacturing an upper for an article of footwear having a collar element is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, Michael A. Aveni, Christopher James Lyke, Bryan N. Farris
  • ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING AN UPPER WITH KNITTED ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20170119084
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a collar element for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method comprises knitting the collar element comprising a tubular structure defining an interior cavity and a plurality of floating yarns within the cavity. The method further comprises securing the collar element to an upper of the article of footwear. A method of manufacturing an upper for an article of footwear having a collar element is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, Michael A. Aveni, Christopher James Lyke, Bryan N. Farris
  • Article of footwear having an upper with knitted elements
    Patent number: 9578919
    Abstract: An article of footwear may incorporate various elements that are at least partially formed through a knitting process, such as a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. Examples of the elements include tongue elements, collar elements, and collar-throat elements. In some configurations, the elements include compressible areas and flange areas. The compressible areas may include foam cores or floating yarns that impart compressibility, and the flange areas may be utilized to join the components to the article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, Michael A. Aveni, Christopher James Lyke, Bryan N. Farris
  • Article of footwear having an upper with knitted elements
    Patent number: 9149086
    Abstract: An article of footwear may incorporate various elements that are at least partially formed through a knitting process, such as a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. Examples of the elements include tongue elements, collar elements, and collar-throat elements. In some configurations, the elements include compressible areas and flange areas. The compressible areas may include foam cores or floating yarns that impart compressibility, and the flange areas may be utilized to join the components to the article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, Michael A. Aveni, Christopher James Lyke, Bryan N. Farris
  • Article Of Footwear Having An Upper With Knitted Elements
    Publication number: 20140082965
    Abstract: An article of footwear may incorporate various elements that are at least partially formed through a knitting process, such as a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. Examples of the elements include tongue elements, collar elements, and collar-throat elements. In some configurations, the elements include compressible areas and flange areas. The compressible areas may include foam cores or floating yarns that impart compressibility, and the flange areas may be utilized to join the components to the article of footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, Michael A. Aveni, Christopher James Lyke, Bryan N. Farris
  • Article Of Footwear Having An Upper With Knitted Elements
    Publication number: 20110078921
    Abstract: An article of footwear may incorporate various elements that are at least partially formed through a knitting process, such as a circular knitting process or a flat knitting process. Examples of the elements include tongue elements, collar elements, and collar-throat elements. In some configurations, the elements include compressible areas and flange areas. The compressible areas may include foam cores or floating yarns that impart compressibility, and the flange areas may be utilized to join the components to the article of footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, Michael A. Aveni, Christopher James Lyke, Bryan N. Farris