Patents Assigned to Under Armour, Inc.
  • System and method for detecting fatigue and providing coaching in response
    Patent number: 11325002
    Abstract: A method of operating a fitness tracking system includes receiving at least one first value and at least one second value for at least one foot action parameter from a sensor during a user workout. The method further includes determining whether the user has experienced a first type of fatigue and a second type of fatigue based on the at least one first value and the at least one second value, wherein the first type of fatigue is defined by different rules than the second type of fatigue. When it is determined that the user experienced the first type of fatigue, a first recommended action is provided to the user via a personal electronic device of the user. When it is determined that the user experienced the second type of fatigue, a second recommended action is provided to the user via the personal electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Knight, F. Grant Kovach, Paul Winsper, Michael Mazzoleni, Jeffrey Allen
  • Braided article and method of making
    Patent number: 11284663
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a midsole while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the midsole. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a first braided layer and a second braided layer. The first braided layer passes along an upper surface of a plate while the second braided layer passes along a lower surface of the plate. In another embodiment, an article of footwear includes a unitary braided component that includes a first layer and a second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Santos, John Acevedo, Thomas White
  • Method of tape embroidery
    Patent number: 11286599
    Abstract: An article comprised of tape segments embroidered in place is disclosed. One embodiment includes tape segments embroidered to a self-supporting embroidered structure. Another embodiment includes tape segments embroidered together to form an embroidered lattice structure. In one embodiment, some of the tape segments may expand when exposed to heat and may be used to form cushioning regions for the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Luedecke, Carmen Zhu
  • Method of forming an article of footwear
    Patent number: 11284674
    Abstract: A method of forming an upper for an article of footwear includes providing a first material layer over a shoe last, providing a second material layer over the first material layer such that the first and second material layers adhere to each other at an interface between the first and second material layers, where one or both of the first material layer and second material layer is provided by spray forming a polymer material onto the last. The material layers are removed from the last and turned inside out such that the first material layer includes an exposed surface that forms an exterior surface of the upper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventor: James Webster
  • Breathable face mask
    Patent number: 11284654
    Abstract: A face mask face mask is configured to be worn on a human head and includes a face shield and at least one mounting strap. The face shield includes a multi-layer body portion comprising an outer layer, a middle layer and an inner layer. The outer layer is provided by a stitched fabric spacer, the middle layer provided by an open cell foam, and the inner layer provided a stretch fabric. The at least one mounting strap is an ear loop provided by a free-cut piece of fabric defined by an elongated narrow center portion positioned between an enlarged first end and an enlarged second end opposite the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Plank, Kyle Blakely, Ella Mae Holmes, Jami Dunbar, Kasey Jarvis
  • Targeted content page generation
    Patent number: 11282114
    Abstract: A method of operating a health tracking system includes utilizing user profile data for a user and health parameter data received from a health tracking device associated with the user to derive parameters relating to the user. The parameters are compared to tags associated with content pages or objects to determine a relevancy or match. Particular ones of a plurality of content pages or objects are selected for delivery to the user based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Zedell, Murtaza Ali, Ralph Marczynski, Mary Lawyer, Ken Valencik, Sid Jatia, Barbra Sainsurin
  • Article of apparel
    Patent number: 11266191
    Abstract: An article of apparel includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a four way stretch material. The second layer, coupled to the first layer, includes an auxetic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Toronjo
  • Article of apparel
    Patent number: 11241050
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an article of apparel effective to regulate the temperature of the wearer. In an embodiment, the article of apparel includes a base textile with a thermal regulation membrane. The thermal regulation membrane contains a plurality of system-reactive components selectively engaged heat and/or moisture. In an embodiment, the printed coating includes a cooling agent, a phase change material, and a heat dissipation material. In operation, the article of apparel is effective to delay/diminish the rise in skin temperature (compared to a garment lacking the membrane), increasing wearer comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle Blakely, Matthew Trexler
  • Article with ribbon structure having nodes and links
    Patent number: 11241064
    Abstract: An article of footwear with an upper including a ribbon structure is disclosed. The ribbon structure comprises ribbon sections running in at least two different directions. Ribbon sections are connected at nodes. Between nodes portions of ribbon act like links joining the nodes. The links can be arranged in various geometries, including a rectangular grid and a triaxial grid. The ribbon structure may extend the entire length of the article of footwear, and may extend through a forefoot, midfoot and heel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventor: Tom Luedecke
  • Article of apparel
    Patent number: 11234470
    Abstract: An article of apparel is configured to be worn on a torso of a wearer. The article of apparel includes a plurality of textile panels including a first textile panel and a second textile panel. The first textile panel is spaced apart from the second textile panel to define a gap between the first textile panel and the second textile panel on the article of apparel. An elastic textile material spans the gap and extends from the first textile panel to the second textile panel on the article of apparel. The first textile panel and the second textile panel possess a first elongation value, and the elastic textile material possesses a second elongation value that is greater than the first elongation value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle S. Blakely
  • Sole structure with bottom-loaded compression
    Patent number: 11234484
    Abstract: A running shoe includes an upper coupled to a sole structure. The sole structure includes a midsole and an outsole. The outsole wraps around a sole structure such that it contacts the midsole. The outer surface of the outsole includes a series of treads or traction elements extending along the bottom and sides of the outsole. With this configuration, when the sole structure contacts an uneven topography, the outsole conforms around the topography, stabilizing the footwear during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventor: David Dombrow
  • System and method for monitoring efficiency versus fatigue
    Patent number: 11229399
    Abstract: A receiver apparatus is configured to receive a first and second signal from one or more sensors, the first signal comprising a measure of one or more exercise parameters of the user at a first time period of an exercise session, and the second signal comprising a measure of the one or more exercise parameters at a second time period. A processor is configured to store the first and second signals in a memory, generate a fatigue signal based on a comparison of the measured one or more exercise parameters of the first signal to the respective measured one or more exercise parameters of the second signal, generate an exercise efficiency signal based on a comparison of the measured one or more exercise parameters of the second signal to an a priori exercise parameter threshold, and cause the exercise efficiency signal and the fatigue signal to be simultaneously displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Oleson, F. Grant Kovach, Nathan Dau, Angela Nelligan
  • Textile including a surface pattern
    Patent number: D942155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Julian McClain, Elizabeth Belen
  • Textile including a surface pattern
    Patent number: D942156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Julian McClain, Elizabeth Belen
  • Textile including a surface pattern
    Patent number: D942759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Julian McClain, Elizabeth Belen
  • Sole structure
    Patent number: D947509
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventor: Donald Stiff
  • Sole structure
    Patent number: D947511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Glancy
  • Display screen with an animated graphical user interface
    Patent number: D948561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff O'Neal, Mayank Arora, Travis Rimel, Daniel Townson, Pedro Feitosa, William Kluss, Daniel Sargeant
  • Display screen with an animated graphical user interface
    Patent number: D949160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventor: Conrad Stoll
  • Headwear
    Patent number: D949522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventor: Carlene Waken