Patents by Inventor Risha Kelley

Risha Kelley 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).

  • Patent number: 9687044
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a fluid-filled chamber component having a central portion, a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central portion, and a plurality of channels formed between the plurality of lobes. The structure also includes a midsole component inter-fitted with the plurality of lobes of the fluid-filled chamber and having a plurality of projections extending through the plurality of channels of the fluid-filled chamber component. The midsole component forms a portion of a peripheral side surface of the sole structure. At least a first lobe of the plurality of lobes has an exposed distal end wall and includes a projecting portion that extends further outward from the central portion of the fluid-filled chamber component than the portion of the peripheral side surface of the sole structure formed by the midsole component. The exposed distal end wall also includes a faceted surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric S. Schindler, Risha Kelley, Steve M. Mathras, Mark C. Miner
  • Publication number: 20170112229
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dual-density insole (or sock liner) for a shoe. According to aspects set forth herein, the insole includes a carrier with two cavities. Two inserts with a density or hardness level that is different from that of the carrier are positioned in the cavities for increased performance. The disclosed insole further exhibits a molded geometry marked with shaped protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Haim Horesh, Risha Kelley, Eugene LeSieur
  • Patent number: 9554616
    Abstract: A dual-density insole (or sock liner) for a shoe is disclosed. The insole includes a carrier with two cavities. Two inserts with a density or hardness level that is different from that of the carrier are positioned in the cavities for increased performance. The disclosed insole further exhibits a molded geometry marked with shaped protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Haim Horesh, Risha Kelley, Eugene LeSieur
  • Publication number: 20160021974
    Abstract: A sole structure includes at least one lobed fluid-filled chamber component, a midsole component inter-fitted with the fluid-filled chamber component and forming a portion of a peripheral side of the sole structure, and an optional outer sole component. A lobed fluid-filled chamber component has a central portion, a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central portion, and a plurality of channels formed between the plurality of lobes, the plurality of channels extending in a direction from a top surface of the fluid-filled chamber component to a bottom surface of the fluid-filled chamber component. At least one lobe may have an exposed distal end wall including a projecting portion that extends beyond the portion of the peripheral side surface of the sole structure formed by the midsole component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Eric S. Schindler, Risha Kelley, Steve M. Mathras, Mark C. Miner
  • Publication number: 20130104419
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dual-density insole (or sock liner) for a shoe. According to aspects set forth herein, the insole includes a carrier with two cavities. Two inserts with a density or hardness level that is different from that of the carrier are positioned in the cavities for increased performance. The disclosed insole further exhibits a molded geometry marked with shaped protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Haim Horesh, Risha Kelley, Eugene LeSieur