Patents by Inventor Nico Tseng

Nico Tseng 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 with support members and connecting members
    Patent number: 9003678
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a midsole positioned beneath the upper. The midsole includes an upper portion formed of a first material and a lower portion formed of a second material and positioned beneath the upper portion. The lower portion includes a plurality of support members spaced from adjacent support members. A plurality of connecting members extend between and are connected to adjacent support members, with the connecting members having a height that is less than a height of the support members to which the connecting members are connected, and an upper surface that is substantially flush with an upper surface of the support members to which the connecting members are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tee L. Wan, Paul Hooper, Nico Tseng
  • Lightweight and flexible article of footwear
    Patent number: 8671593
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an outer member including slots that increase flexibility is disclosed. The outer member also includes an inner plate including a set of protective strips. The inner plate is disposed along an inner surface of the outer member so that the protective strips are aligned with and cover the slots in the outer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Becker, Constantino Dendena, Kenneth Link, Peter R. Savage, Michael Steen, Nico Tseng
  • Lightweight And Flexible Article Of Footwear
    Publication number: 20130333245
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an outer member including slots that increase flexibility is disclosed. The outer member also includes an inner plate including a set of protective strips. The inner plate is disposed along an inner surface of the outer member so that the protective strips are aligned with and cover the slots in the outer member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David Warren Becker, Constantino Dendena, Kenneth Link, Peter R. Savage, Michael Steen, Nico Tseng
  • Lightweight and flexible article of footwear
    Patent number: 8458928
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an outer member including slots that increase flexibility is disclosed. The outer member also includes an inner plate including a set of protective strips. The inner plate is disposed along an inner surface of the outer member so that the protective strips are aligned with and cover the slots in the outer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David Warren Becker, Constantino Dendena, Kenneth Link, Peter Russell Savage, Michael Steen, Nico Tseng
  • Article of Footwear with Support Members and Connecting Members
    Publication number: 20130055596
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a midsole positioned beneath the upper. The midsole includes an upper portion formed of a first material and a lower portion formed of a second material and positioned beneath the upper portion. The lower portion includes a plurality of support members spaced from adjacent support members. A plurality of connecting members extend between and are connected to adjacent support members, with the connecting members having a height that is less than a height of the support members to which the connecting members are connected, and an upper surface that is substantially flush with an upper surface of the support members to which the connecting members are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Tee L. Wan, Paul Hooper, Nico Tseng
  • Lightweight And Flexible Article Of Footwear
    Publication number: 20100313447
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an outer member including slots that increase flexibility is disclosed. The outer member also includes an inner plate including a set of protective strips. The inner plate is disposed along an inner surface of the outer member so that the protective strips are aligned with and cover the slots in the outer member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David Warren Becker, Constantino Dendena, Kenneth Link, Peter Russell Savage, Michael Steen, Nico Tseng
  • Lightweight and flexible article of footwear
    Patent number: 7814686
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an outer member including slots that increase flexibility is disclosed. The outer member also includes an inner plate including a set of protective strips. The inner plate is disposed along an inner surface of the outer member so that the protective strips are aligned with and cover the slots in the outer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David Warren Becker, Constantino Dendena, Kenneth Link, Peter Russell Savage, Michael Steen, Nico Tseng
  • Lightweight and Flexible Article of Footwear
    Publication number: 20080216355
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an outer member including slots that increase flexibility is disclosed. The outer member also includes an inner plate including a set of protective strips. The inner plate is disposed along an inner surface of the outer member so that the protective strips are aligned with and cover the slots in the outer member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: David Waren Becker, Constantino Dendena, Kenneth Link, Peter Russell Savage, Michael Steen, Nico Tseng