Patents by Inventor Hirotaka Usui

Hirotaka Usui 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).

  • LIGHTWEIGHT KNITTED UPPER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20230255316
    Abstract: Methods of manufacture, including exposing the upper to steam while in a tensioned state to at least partially melt the fusible yarn to adjacent yarns is described. Subsequent cooling of the fusible yarn retains the upper in a stretched condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Travis J. Berrian, Mark S. Bruce, Ajay Chadha, Stephen J. Hipp, Timothy K. Liles, John S. MacGilbert, William C. McFarland, II, Colin M. Runkle, Peter R. Savage, Hirotaka Usui, Yang Zhao
  • Lightweight knitted upper and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 11659892
    Abstract: A lightweight, breathable, translucent and high-strength upper formed from a half-gauge knit, at least in part from a high tenacity yarn and a fusible yarn, is described. The upper may include a knit heel structure. Methods of manufacture, including exposing the upper to steam while in a tensioned state to at least partially melt the fusible yarn to adjacent yarns is also described. Subsequent cooling of the fusible yarn retains the upper in a stretched condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis J. Berrian, Mark S. Bruce, Ajay Chadha, Stephen J. Hipp, Timothy K. Liles, John S. MacGilbert, William C. McFarland, II, Colin M. Runkle, Peter R. Savage, Hirotaka Usui, Yang Zhao
  • LIGHTWEIGHT KNITTED UPPER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20200046074
    Abstract: A lightweight, breathable, translucent and high-strength upper formed from a half-gauge knit, at least in part from a high tenacity yarn and a fusible yarn, is described. The upper may include a knit heel structure. Methods of manufacture, including exposing the upper to steam while in a tensioned state to at least partially melt the fusible yarn to adjacent yarns is also described. Subsequent cooling of the fusible yarn retains the upper in a stretched condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis J. Berrian, Mark S. Bruce, Ajay Chadha, Stephen J. Hipp, Timothy K. Liles, John S. MacGilbert, William C. McFarland, II, Colin M. Runkle, Peter R. Savage, Hirotaka Usui, Yang Zhao
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D578746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D613937
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D799185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D801019
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D1028451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D1028452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D1028456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D1028457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D1028461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D1028483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D1028488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Usui