Patents Assigned to Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUTTING OF FABRIC
    Publication number: 20140060273
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide an cutting system for cutting a fabric. In various embodiments, a stabilizing material may be disposed on one or both sides of the fabric during the cutting operation. The stabilizing material may prevent/reduce stretching/elongation of the fabric to facilitate achieving precise cutting dimensions (e.g., cutting length). In some embodiments, the stabilizing material may be paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Pak Him Chan
  • Reusable packaging history tracking system and query interface
    Patent number: 8667014
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and non-transitory, tangible computer-readable media associated with utilizing a central storage and maintainer which has knowledge of one or more reusable boxes, and maintains information about the boxes. The system maintains reusable box information with respect to a unique identifier or tracking code which is associated with each tracked box. The association between a unique identifier and a box allows future shipping using the box to be tracked using the identifier. This enables a narrative of the box's travels to be developed through the addition of narrative entries or comments provided by recipients of the box. The narrative may in turn be searched for and displayed via one or more web-based interfaces, providing a snapshot of the box's travels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Zaengle, Jason Sinks
  • FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR MIDSOLE AND THE LIKE
    Publication number: 20130340280
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide high performance foam formulations and processing methods that address issues with traditional ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foams. In various embodiments, when used in midsoles, the high performance foam formulations may provide superior impact energy absorption per given load during compression, improved energy recovery during expansion, and reduced compression set over repeated impact cycles. In various embodiments, the high performance foam formulations may include a mixture of no more than about 75 PHR EVA foam and at least 15 PHR polyolefin foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John F. Swigart, Wei Yi Jiang
  • WATERPROOF BREATHABLE FABRIC AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130312905
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a waterproof breathable (WPB) fabric and method of producing the same are provided wherein a WPB membrane is laminated to a first side of a fabric, the laminated fabric is then treated with a treatment agent, and the treated fabric is cured. The treatment agent may include at least one of an oleophobic (oil repellent) compound and/or a hydrophobic (water repellent) compound. In some embodiments, the hydrophobic compound may be a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment. The treatment agent may provide protection for the fabric by repelling oil-based and/or water-based substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne Skankey, Jen Hsien Tin
  • Waterproof breathable fabric and method of making the same
    Patent number: 8518207
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a waterproof breathable (WPB) fabric and method of producing the same are provided wherein a WPB membrane is laminated to a first side of a fabric, the laminated fabric is then treated with a treatment agent, and the treated fabric is cured. The treatment agent may include at least one of an oleophobic (oil repellent) compound and/or a hydrophobic (water repellent) compound. In some embodiments, the hydrophobic compound may be a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment. The treatment agent may provide protection for the fabric by repelling oil-based and/or water-based substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Skankey, Jen Hsien Tin
  • Holographic patterned heat management material
    Patent number: 8510871
    Abstract: Embodiments provide body gear having designed performance characteristics, and in particular methods and apparatuses that utilize an array of holographic heat managing elements coupled to a base material to direct body heat while also maintaining the desired transfer properties of the base material. In some embodiments, the heat managing elements include heat-directing elements that reflect heat or conduct heat, and that may direct heat towards the body of a user or away from the body of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. “Woody” Blackford, Jeffrey Mergy
  • Pocket accent
    Patent number: D690907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather OBrien, Lisa Keenan, Terri Moore, Eryn Gregory
  • Rod support for garment
    Patent number: D694492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather OBrien, Lisa Keenan, Terri Moore, Eryn Gregory
  • Printed cooling material
    Patent number: D696522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Araujo, Michael E. “Woody” Blackford
  • Footwear
    Patent number: D701379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Caprice Neely
  • Footwear
    Patent number: D701382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Caprice Neely
  • Footwear
    Patent number: D702427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: John Hlavacs
  • Footwear
    Patent number: D702430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Nascimento
  • Printed cooling material
    Patent number: D702443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Boyle
  • Printed cooling material
    Patent number: D702444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Boyle
  • Printed cooling material
    Patent number: D702445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Boyle
  • Printed cooling material
    Patent number: D702446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Boyle
  • Printed cooling material
    Patent number: D702447
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Boyle
  • Printed cooling material
    Patent number: D702448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Boyle
  • Footwear
    Patent number: D707943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Nascimento