Patents by Inventor Nicole Mueller

Nicole Mueller 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).

  • Sole structure and article of footwear including same
    Patent number: 8418382
    Abstract: A sole structure can include one or more ridge tractions elements. The ridge traction elements can be separated by one or more flexure zones. The sole structure can also include other types of traction elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl L. Madore, Nicole Mueller
  • Sole Structure and Article of Footwear Including Same
    Publication number: 20120233886
    Abstract: A sole structure can include one or more ridge tractions elements. The ridge traction elements can be separated by one or more flexure zones. The sole structure can also include other types of traction elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl L. Madore, Nicole Mueller
  • Article of footwear with a flexible arch support
    Patent number: 8225534
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include a flexible arch support adapted to provide support for a user's arch while permitting the arch to flex away from the user's foot. The flexible arch support may include a plurality of articulatable segments that, from a resting position, can rotate with respect to each other away from the user's foot, while resisting articulation in an opposite direction. The upper may include articulatable straps that secure the article of footwear to the user's foot while providing flexibility for foot bends or other movements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicole Mueller, James Meschter, Emily Beth Dennison, Susanne Wolf-Hochdoerffer
  • Article Of Footwear With A Detachable Wrap
    Publication number: 20110239486
    Abstract: An article of footwear with a detachable wrap is disclosed. The detachable wrap removably attaches to a lacing area of an upper and extends under the article of footwear through a channel in a midsole of the sole structure. The detachable wrap may change the appearance of the article of footwear and additionally provide support to a foot of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Berger, Marci DuChene, Nicole Mueller
  • Article of footwear with a flexible arch support
    Publication number: 20070107265
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include a flexible arch support adapted to provide support for a user's arch while permitting the arch to flex away from the user's foot. The flexible arch support may include a plurality of articulatable segments that, from a resting position, can rotate with respect to each other away from the user's foot, while resisting articulation in an opposite direction. The upper may include articulatable straps that secure the article of footwear to the user's foot while providing flexibility for foot bends or other movements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicole Mueller, James Meschter, Emily Dennison, Susanne Wolf-Hochdoerffer
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D520730
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Mueller
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D523626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Mueller
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D533990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Mueller
  • Portion of a shoe midsole
    Patent number: D544680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Mueller
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D544691
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Mueller
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D545045
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Mueller
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D546541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Mueller
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D548451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Mueller
  • Side element of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D496528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicole Mueller