Patents by Inventor Taryn M. Hensley

Taryn M. Hensley 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).

  • Fluid-filled body and method for forming the same
    Patent number: 11186073
    Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber is provided and includes a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer attached to the first barrier layer and cooperating with the first barrier layer to define an interior void, and a third layer attached to one of the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer including mineral mica that provides the one of the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer with an iridescent appearance caused by differential refraction of light waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Taryn M. Hensley, Dervin A. James
  • FLUID-FILLED BODY AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200114634
    Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber is provided and includes a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer attached to the first barrier layer and cooperating with the first barrier layer to define an interior void, and a third layer attached to one of the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer including mineral mica that provides the one of the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer with an iridescent appearance caused by differential refraction of light waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Taryn M. Hensley, Dervin A. James
  • Article of footwear having adjustable sole structure
    Patent number: 10314365
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear. The article of footwear having an upper for receiving a foot and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include at least one support member. In addition, the sole structure may include a tensile member associated with the at least one support member and a tensioning device configured to selectively alter one or more properties of the at least one support member, by tightening and loosening the tensile member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Dervin A. James, Fred G. Fagergren, Taryn M. Hensley
  • FLUID-FILLED BODY AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170266938
    Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber is provided and includes a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer attached to the first barrier layer and cooperating with the first barrier layer to define an interior void, and a third layer attached to one of the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer including mineral mica that provides the one of the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer with an iridescent appearance caused by differential refraction of light waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Taryn M. Hensley, Dervin A. James
  • Article of footwear with bladder and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 9681700
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having an upper, a footbed, an outsole, and a bladder that is disposed between the footbed and the outsole includes providing a plurality of layers. The layers include a top, outsole, first bladder, and second bladder layer. Also, the method includes molding the layers together substantially simultaneously to form the upper, the footbed, the outsole, and the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary M. Elder, Taryn M. Hensley, Dervin A. James, Levi J. Patton
  • ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING ADJUSTABLE SOLE STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20160278479
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear. The article of footwear having an upper for receiving a foot and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include at least one support member. In addition, the sole structure may include a tensile member associated with the at least one support member and a tensioning device configured to selectively alter one or more properties of the at least one support member, by tightening and loosening the tensile member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Dervin A. James, Fred G. Fagergren, Taryn M. Hensley
  • Article of footwear with bladder and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 9420847
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having an upper, a footbed, an outsole, and a bladder that is disposed between the footbed and the outsole includes providing a plurality of layers. The layers include a top, outsole, first bladder, and second bladder layer. Also, the method includes molding the layers together substantially simultaneously to form the upper, the footbed, the outsole, and the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Elder, Taryn M. Hensley, Dervin James, Levi J. Patton
  • Article of footwear having adjustable sole structure
    Patent number: 9375048
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear. The article of footwear having an upper for receiving a foot and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include at least one support member. In addition, the sole structure may include a tensile member associated with the at least one support member and a tensioning device configured to selectively alter one or more properties of the at least one support member, by tightening and loosening the tensile member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Dervin A. James, Fred G. Fagergren, Taryn M. Hensley
  • Article Of Footwear With Bladder And Method Of Manufacturing The Same
    Publication number: 20150040426
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having an upper, a footbed, an outsole, and a bladder that is disposed between the footbed and the outsole includes providing a plurality of layers. The layers include a top, outsole, first bladder, and second bladder layer. Also, the method includes molding the layers together substantially simultaneously to form the upper, the footbed, the outsole, and the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Zachary M. Elder, Taryn M. Hensley, Dervin A. James, Levi J. Patton
  • Method of lasting an article of footwear with a fluid-filled chamber
    Patent number: 8839530
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of footwear may include assembling at least a portion of an upper of the article of footwear, the upper having a lower perimeter edge. A lasting element is secured to the upper adjacent to the lower perimeter edge. The lasting element includes a barrier and a tensile member located within the barrier, the tensile member being secured to opposite sides of the barrier. In addition, a sole structure of the article of footwear is joined to at least one of the upper and the lasting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Smith, Tiffany A. Beers, Joshua P. Heard, Taryn M. Hensley, Klaas P. Hazenberg
  • Article Of Footwear Having Adjustable Sole Structure
    Publication number: 20140182167
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear. The article of footwear having an upper for receiving a foot and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include at least one support member. In addition, the sole structure may include a tensile member associated with the at least one support member and a tensioning device configured to selectively alter one or more properties of the at least one support member, by tightening and loosening the tensile member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Dervin A. James, Fred G. Fagergren, Taryn M. Hensley
  • ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH BLADDER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130283640
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of footwear having an upper, a footbed, an outsole, and a bladder that is disposed between the footbed and the outsole includes providing a plurality of layers. The layers include a top, outsole, first bladder, and second bladder layer. Also, the method includes molding the layers together substantially simultaneously to form the upper, the footbed, the outsole, and the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Elder, Taryn M. Hensley, Dervin James, Levi J. Patton
  • Method Of Lasting An Article Of Footwear With A Fluid-Filled Chamber
    Publication number: 20120260526
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of footwear may include assembling at least a portion of an upper of the article of footwear, the upper having a lower perimeter edge. A lasting element is secured to the upper adjacent to the lower perimeter edge. The lasting element includes a barrier and a tensile member located within the barrier, the tensile member being secured to opposite sides of the barrier. In addition, a sole structure of the article of footwear is joined to at least one of the upper and the lasting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Smith, Tiffany A. Beers, Joshua P. Heard, Taryn M. Hensley, Klaas P. Hazenberg