Patents by Inventor Joe Guerrero

Joe Guerrero 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).

  • Method of making a multi-element mold assembly for, E.G., footwear components
    Patent number: 8047261
    Abstract: A mold assembly for footwear components is cast as a collection of mold elements having integral attachment members. Attachment members of separate mold elements may then be joined by, e.g., welding. Handles may also be formed into one or more mold elements as part of the casting process. Outsole negatives are juxtaposed with templates for attachment tabs and/or handles and used to form ceramic casting molds. The ceramic casting molds can then be used to cast individual mold elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Guerrero
  • Method of Making a Multi-Element Mold Assembly For, E.G., Footwear Components
    Publication number: 20110067834
    Abstract: A mold assembly for footwear components is cast as a collection of mold elements having integral attachment members. Attachment members of separate mold elements may then be joined by, e.g., welding. Handles may also be formed into one or more mold elements as part of the casting process. Outsole negatives are juxtaposed with templates for attachment tabs and/or handles and used to form ceramic casting molds. The ceramic casting molds can then be used to cast individual mold elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Guerrero
  • Method of making a multi-element mold assembly for, e.g., footwear components
    Patent number: 7861765
    Abstract: A mold assembly for footwear components is cast as a collection of mold elements having integral attachment members. Attachment members of separate mold elements may then be joined by, e.g., welding. Handles may also be formed into one or more mold elements as part of the casting process. Outsole negatives are juxtaposed with templates for attachment tabs and/or handles and used to form ceramic casting molds. The ceramic casting molds can then be used to cast individual mold elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Guerrero
  • Method of Making a Multi-Element Mold Assembly for, e.g., Footwear Components
    Publication number: 20080066885
    Abstract: A mold assembly for footwear components is cast as a collection of mold elements having integral attachment members. Attachment members of separate mold elements may then be joined by, e.g., welding. Handles may also be formed into one or more mold elements as part of the casting process. Outsole negatives are juxtaposed with templates for attachment tabs and/or handles and used to form ceramic casting molds. The ceramic casting molds can then be used to cast individual mold elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Guerrero
  • Method of making a multi-element mold assembly for, e.g., footwear components
    Patent number: 7308928
    Abstract: A mold assembly for footwear components is cast as a collection of mold elements having integral attachment members. Attachment members of separate mold elements may then be joined by, e.g., welding. Handles may also be formed into one or more mold elements as part of the casting process. Outsole negatives are juxtaposed with templates for attachment tabs and/or handles and used to form ceramic casting molds. The ceramic casting molds can then be used to cast individual mold elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Guerrero
  • Method of making a multi-element mold assembly for, e.g., footwear components
    Publication number: 20060175036
    Abstract: A mold assembly for footwear components is cast as a collection of mold elements having integral attachment members. Attachment members of separate mold elements may then be joined by, e.g., welding. Handles may also be formed into one or more mold elements as part of the casting process. Outsole negatives are juxtaposed with templates for attachment tabs and/or handles and used to form ceramic casting molds. The ceramic casting molds can then be used to cast individual mold elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Guerrero
  • Sun shield for neck and ears
    Patent number: D465318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Joe Guerrero, Jr.