Patents by Inventor Perry W. Auger
Perry W. Auger 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).
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Publication number: 20130008054Abstract: Articles of footwear may include self-adjusting studs that adjust to various types of conditions, environmental changes, and applied forces. The self-adjusting studs may have a first portion and a second portion of different levels of compressibilities and/or retractabilities that compress and extend based on the type of surface on which the wearer is walking or running This footwear with self-adjusting studs may easily transition between surfaces of varying hardness without causing damage to the surface, but also providing the wearer with the necessary amount of traction on each type of surface. Wearers will enjoy the benefit of being able to move on various surfaces without the need to change their footwear multiple times to accommodate the wearer's varying traction needs on different surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 8322051Abstract: Articles of footwear may include self-adjusting studs that adjust to various types of conditions, environmental changes, and applied forces. The self-adjusting studs may have a first portion and a second portion of different levels of compressibilities and/or retractabilities that compress and extend based on the type of surface on which the wearer is walking or running. This footwear with self-adjusting studs may easily transition between surfaces of varying hardness without causing damage to the surface, but also providing the wearer with the necessary amount of traction on each type of surface. Wearers will enjoy the benefit of being able to move on various surfaces without the need to change their footwear multiple times to accommodate the wearer's varying traction needs on different surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20120192458Abstract: Customizable studs for articles of footwear having variable ground interaction characteristics are disclosed. A customizable stud may generally include a fastening member formed of a fastening member cap and fastening member shaft, a plurality of rings, and a washer. The fastening member cap and the plurality of rings define the ground interaction characteristics of the stud. To vary the ground interaction characteristics, the contour, height, and material makeup of the stud may be altered by varying the shape, number, thickness, length, and material of the rings. The stud components may be sold as a kit with at least one fastening member and a plurality of rings with varying characteristics. The kit may also include at least one washer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Timothy J. Smith, Doug D. Wilken
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Publication number: 20120180343Abstract: Embodiments relating to a lightweight sole structure are disclosed. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a lobed member having a protruding portion associated with a cleat member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a chambered member located in an indention in an intermediate member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a cleat member having an outer layer, an intermediate layer, and an inner layer. In some embodiments, a method of making a sole structure may include injecting a chambered member in between an upper member and an intermediate member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a plurality of zones having varying degrees of flexibility. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include cleat members having penetrating portions for penetrating into the ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 8215036Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole assembly; an upper attached to the sole assembly; a heel counter on the upper, the heel counter having an upper edge and including a first connector portion that extends along the upper edge; and a heel insert removably attached to the heel counter along its upper edge, the heel insert having a corresponding second connector portion that mates with the first connector portion of the heel counter.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Sergio Cavaliere, Paul Hooper
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Patent number: 8176660Abstract: Customizable studs for articles of footwear having variable ground interaction characteristics are disclosed. A customizable stud may generally include a fastening member formed of a fastening member cap and fastening member shaft, a plurality of rings, and a washer. The fastening member cap and the plurality of rings define the ground interaction characteristics of the stud. To vary the ground interaction characteristics, the contour, height, and material makeup of the stud may be altered by varying the shape, number, thickness, length, and material of the rings. The stud components may be sold as a kit with at least one fastening member and a plurality of rings with varying characteristics. The kit may also include at least one washer.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Timothy J. Smith, Doug D. Wilken
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Publication number: 20110302806Abstract: A footwear component and a method of making the footwear component are disclosed. The footwear component includes a first portion and a second portion that are joined at a transition zone. The first portion and the second portion have different flexibility characteristics. The footwear component can bend at the transition zone to accommodate the natural bending of a foot. The footwear component can also include a cushioning member that provides support and cushioning for the heel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Neil Crumbleholme, Deliang Gu
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Patent number: 8056267Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a sole plate having a lower surface, and a plurality of cleats extending downwardly from the lower surface. Each cleat has a central recess formed therein, a core formed of a first material, and an outer layer on the core and formed of a second material that is softer than the first material.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Daniel W. Peter, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20110203136Abstract: Articles of footwear may include self-adjusting studs that adjust to various types of conditions, environmental changes, and applied forces. The self-adjusting studs may have a first portion and a second portion of different levels of compressibilities and/or retractabilities that compress and extend based on the type of surface on which the wearer is walking or running. This footwear with self-adjusting studs may easily transition between surfaces of varying hardness without causing damage to the surface, but also providing the wearer with the necessary amount of traction on each type of surface. Wearers will enjoy the benefit of being able to move on various surfaces without the need to change their footwear multiple times to accommodate the wearer's varying traction needs on different surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20110192049Abstract: A footwear component and a method of making the footwear component are disclosed. The footwear component includes a first portion and a second portion that are joined at a transition zone. The first portion and the second portion have different flexibility characteristics. The footwear component can bend at the transition zone to accommodate the natural bending of a foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Neil Crumbleholme, Deliang Gu
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Patent number: 7950091Abstract: A cleated article of footwear includes a chassis assembly having a sole plate having a plurality of bosses extending from a lower surface thereof. A heel counter extends upwardly from a heel portion of the sole plate. An outer assembly is secured to the chassis assembly and includes a sole portion and an upper secured to the sole portion. A plurality of cleats extends downwardly from a lower surface of the sole portion. Each of a plurality of apertures extends downwardly into a corresponding cleat and receives a boss.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Peter A. Hudson, Neil Crumbleholme, Matteo Tessaro
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Publication number: 20110088287Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is disclosed. The sole structure includes a reinforcing plate. The reinforcing plate includes a first flange portion corresponding to a big toe of a foot and a second flange portion corresponding to a ball region of a foot. The first flange portion and the second flange portion each include a cleat member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicants: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20110045926Abstract: A training system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The training system includes a method of training an athlete to use an article of footwear with a traction system to help enhance speed and agility. The method can be implemented on a computer, mobile device or as an instruction booklet. The training system provides a total training solution for an athlete that is designed to enhance specific athletic skills.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Erez Morag, Perry W. Auger, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20110023329Abstract: Customizable studs for articles of footwear having variable ground interaction characteristics are disclosed. A customizable stud may generally include a fastening member formed of a fastening member cap and fastening member shaft, a plurality of rings, and a washer. The fastening member cap and the plurality of rings define the ground interaction characteristics of the stud. To vary the ground interaction characteristics, the contour, height, and material makeup of the stud may be altered by varying the shape, number, thickness, length, and material of the rings. The stud components may be sold as a kit with at least one fastening member and a plurality of rings with varying characteristics. The kit may also include at least one washer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Timothy J. Smith, Doug D. Wilken
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Publication number: 20100319218Abstract: An article of footwear comprising: a sole assembly; an upper attached to the sole assembly; a heel counter on the upper, the heel counter having an upper edge and including a first connector portion that extends along the upper edge; and a heel insert removably attached to the heel counter along its upper edge, the heel insert having a corresponding second connector portion that mates with the first connector portion of the heel counter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Sergio Cavaliere, Paul Hooper
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Publication number: 20100251578Abstract: Traction elements for an article of footwear can include stabilizer elements. An extendable traction element for an article of footwear can include an elongatable extender attached to another portion of a sole structure. An actuator can rest within the extender and cause elongation of the extender in response to a force from the foot of a wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Brian D. Baker, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere, Daniel W. Peter, Timothy J. Smith
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Publication number: 20100205756Abstract: A cleated article of footwear includes a chassis assembly having a sole plate having a plurality of bosses extending from a lower surface thereof. A heel counter extends upwardly from a heel portion of the sole plate. An outer assembly is secured to the chassis assembly and includes a sole portion and an upper secured to the sole portion. A plurality of cleats extends downwardly from a lower surface of the sole portion. Each of a plurality of apertures extends downwardly into a corresponding cleat and receives a boss.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Peter A. Hudson, Neil Crumbleholme, Matteo Tessaro
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Patent number: 7730636Abstract: A cleated article of footwear includes a chassis assembly having a sole plate having a plurality of bosses extending from a lower surface thereof. A heel counter extends upwardly from a heel portion of the sole plate. An outer assembly is secured to the chassis assembly and includes a sole portion and an upper secured to the sole portion. A plurality of cleats extends downwardly from a lower surface of the sole portion. Each of a plurality of apertures extends downwardly into a corresponding cleat and receives a boss.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Peter A. Hudson, Neil Crumbleholme, Matteo Tessaro
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Publication number: 20090293315Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a sole plate having a lower surface, and a plurality of cleats extending downwardly from the lower surface. Each cleat has a central recess formed therein, a core formed of a first material, and an outer layer on the core and formed of a second material that is softer than the first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Daniel W. Peter, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20090235558Abstract: A cleat member is provided for use with an article of footwear. The cleat member includes an outer layer formed from a first material and an inner layer formed from a second material. The inner layer is at least partially encapsulated by the outer layer. The first material is distinct from the second material. A hole extends completely through the cleat member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Paul Hooper