Patents Assigned to Nike
  • Patent number: 12284274
    Abstract: A method of distributing a real-life product version of a cryptographic digital asset includes modifying an attribute of the cryptographic digital asset based on a received input, the cryptographic digital asset being registered on a distributed blockchain ledger and including a plurality of attributes with at least one of the plurality of attributes being an attribute that is capable of modification. The modification being operative to transition the cryptographic digital asset through one or more stages of evolution. The method further includes unlocking the real-life product version of the cryptographic digital asset upon reaching a specific stage of evolution, and providing the user with the ability to purchase the unlocked real-life product version.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Andon, Matthew Davis, Hien Tommy Pham, Jeremy Schroeder
  • Patent number: 12279671
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the heel region, a first segment extending along the peripheral region on a medial side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a first terminal end in the forefoot region, and a second segment spaced apart from the first segment across a width of the sole structure and extending along the peripheral region on a lateral side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a second terminal end in the forefoot region. A peripheral outsole extends along the chamber and a first cushion is disposed between the first segment and the second segment and is exposed through an opening of the peripheral outsole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
  • Patent number: 12279674
    Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper with an outer layer, an inner layer, and a chamber element positioned at least partially between the outer layer and the upper layer. The chamber element may be formed of two layers of a transparent colored polymer material and may be sealed to enclose a fluid. The chamber element may also have a plurality of subchambers. The outer layer may have a plurality of apertures. Each subchamber may protrude at least partially through a corresponding one of the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Beye, Eric Joseph Marshall
  • Patent number: 12279675
    Abstract: A charging system can include provisions for providing power to various systems or components associated with the article of footwear. A charging system may include a charging unit with one or more components configured for use with one or more articles of footwear, where the articles of footwear can include different sizes. The components can be magnetically joined to the article in some cases. Upon connection with a power source, the article may be configured to unlace automatically. In some cases, the charging system can be used to facilitate the transfer of power to components in an automated tensioning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tiffany A. Beers
  • Patent number: 12283901
    Abstract: An article of apparel can include or use an electroadhesive clutch device. The device can include an elongate encasing for a first electrode assembly and a second electrode assembly each having a respective first and second electrode. The first and second electrodes can be at least partially overlapping and configured to slide or move relative to each other. The device can include an electrical signal generator configured to provide first and second signals to the first and second electrode assemblies, respectively, wherein the first electrode assembly is configured to slide laterally relative to the second electrode assembly when the first and second signals are not applied, and is configured to remain static relative to the second electrode assembly when the first and second signals are applied. The apparel can include a textile material to which the encasing is attached at least at a first end of the encasing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven H. Walker, Iustinia Koshkaroff, Daniel Stuart, Eun Kyung Lee, Christopher Andon, Nina Yashkova
  • Patent number: D1071508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Nethongkome
  • Patent number: D1071509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Nethongkome
  • Patent number: D1071512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle D. Schenone
  • Patent number: D1071515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Risa Beck
  • Patent number: D1071516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Risa Beck
  • Patent number: D1071517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Risa Beck
  • Patent number: D1071518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Tate E. Kuerbis
  • Patent number: D1071524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Nethongkome
  • Patent number: D1071527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcellus Johnson, Josanna Christa Torrocha
  • Patent number: D1071529
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcellus Johnson, Josanna Christa Torrocha
  • Patent number: D1071530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcellus Johnson, Josanna Christa Torrocha
  • Patent number: D1071531
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcellus Johnson, Josanna Christa Torrocha
  • Patent number: D1071532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Becker
  • Patent number: D1071974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Simon Padellaro
  • Patent number: D1071981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Simon Padellaro