Patents Assigned to Nike, Inc.
  • Interchangeable chassis for cleated footwear
    Patent number: 10028551
    Abstract: An article of footwear including cleat sets and/or cleat members can include provisions for maximizing traction between a chassis and multiple types of ground surfaces. In some embodiments, a chassis can include cleat sets and/or cleat members disposed in different locations to achieve maximum traction on multiple types of surfaces. In other embodiments, a chassis can include distinct types of cleat sets and/or cleat members that each maximize traction for a distinct type of surface. Each chassis includes a distinct type of cleat configuration. Different cleat configurations may be used to provide varying degrees of traction. In some embodiments, the chassis can include varying levels of flexibility, to provide user with options to customize the stiffness and support of the article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Sergio Cavaliere
  • Footwear with reflective outsole
    Patent number: 10028550
    Abstract: An article of footwear is provided and may include an upper and an outsole. The outsole may be formed from a rigid material and may include a heat-reflective coating opposing the ground during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge E. Carbo, Jr., Bryan N. Farris
  • Method of custom manufacturing footwear according to a cycle
    Patent number: 10032202
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing articles of footwear that includes steps of providing articles to a customer, receiving evaluations of one or more structural characteristics of the articles and making new customized articles for the customer based on the evaluations of one or more structural characteristics. The method can be conducted as a cycle that is repeated each time the customer buys a new pair of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Cook, Shane S. Kohatsu, Bret Schoolmeester, Daniel T. Rowe
  • ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH A SEGMENTED PLATE
    Publication number: 20180199675
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed. The article of footwear may generally include a sole comprising a first plate and a second plate, wherein the first plate is spaced from the second plate. The first plate extends from a forefoot portion of the article of footwear to a heel portion of the article of footwear. The second plate extends from the forefoot portion of the article of footwear to a midfoot portion of the article of footwear. The first plate and second plate may improve an amount of energy return while turning by increasing a rigidity of the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Cook, David J. Roulo
  • APPAREL PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PRINTING ON ARTICLES WITH REPEATING PATTERNS
    Publication number: 20180201034
    Abstract: An apparel printing system for printing on regions of tubular fabrics with repeating patterns includes a textile printer having a print head and a tubular platen that includes features on the platen surface to retain and register the tubular fabric on the platen surface during printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: David Turner
  • Article of Footwear for Soccer
    Publication number: 20180199660
    Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole including a toe portion and a heel portion, a toe bumper disposed on the toe portion, the toe bumper being configured to contact a ball, and a heel bumper disposed on the heel portion, the heel bumper being configured to contact the ball, wherein at least one of the toe bumper and the heel bumper has an asymmetric shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: John Droege, Paul Hooper, Tetsuya T. Minami, Morgan Stauffer
  • Article of footwear with color change portion and method of changing color
    Patent number: 10021933
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Mishler, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • System and method for analyzing athletic activity
    Patent number: 10024740
    Abstract: Various sensor systems are described herein, including inserts having sensors thereon, which are configured to be received in an article of footwear. The inserts may be connected to a sole member of the footwear, or may function as a sole member. The sensors may be bonded to an outer surface of the insert in some configurations. The system may also include an electronic module that is overmolded into the sole structure and includes a connector for external access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan M. Rice, Steven H. Walker
  • Footwear designing tool
    Patent number: 10021939
    Abstract: Computer based systems and methods for designing (e.g., customization) of consumer products, articles of footwear, knit footwear uppers, and the like. In some embodiments, a user may generate and/or modify footwear designs using a footwear design interface. Additionally or alternatively, the footwear design interface may be configured to simulate the layout and/or operation of a knitting machine to provide the user with the impression of physically designing and/or manufacturing an article of footwear. In other embodiments, the system may disallow prospective footwear design changes based on limitations associated with inventory availability and the footwear design characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Andon, Brad N. Clarkson
  • Garment
    Patent number: D822945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrea J. Staub
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D822978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle D. Schenone
  • Garment
    Patent number: D823576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jessica A. Lomax
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D823580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew R. Pauk
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D823582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Gibson
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D823583
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason G. Petrie
  • Shoe outsole
    Patent number: D823584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tate E. Kuerbis
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D823585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew R. Pauk
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D823588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark C. Miner
  • Shoe upper
    Patent number: D823590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Nate Durflinger
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D823591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew R. Pauk