Patents by Inventor Alex Wiley

Alex Wiley 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).

  • Method and apparatus for dynamically altering a height of a sole assembly
    Patent number: 10426221
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically altering a height of a sole assembly of an article of footwear uses an actuator having a retraction assembly and a traction assembly. A wedge is moved to different positions within a groove formed in the sole assembly. A user evaluates the performance of the footwear with the wedge at different positions while performing an activity. The user evaluations help determine an optimal height of the sole assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory R. Leedy, Nam Lu, Geng Luo, Sam Strickling, Alex Wiley
  • Method and Apparatus for Dynamically Altering a Height of a Sole Assembly
    Publication number: 20170196301
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically altering a height of a sole assembly of an article of footwear uses an actuator having a retraction assembly and a traction assembly. A wedge is moved to different positions within a groove formed in the sole assembly. A user evaluates the performance of the footwear with the wedge at different positions while performing an activity. The user evaluations help determine an optimal height of the sole assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory R. Leedy, Nam Lu, Geng Luo, Sam Strickling, Alex Wiley
  • OCCUPANT WARNING SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL OR DAY CARE BUS AND VAN
    Publication number: 20090109010
    Abstract: The present invention is a warning system for alerting a driver and others to ensure an examination is made of a school or day care bus or van is thoroughly examined for remaining occupants following a transportation run.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Alex Wiley