Patents by Inventor Allan M. Schrock
Allan M. Schrock 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).
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Patent number: 8739639Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane R. Weitmann
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Patent number: 8676541Abstract: A shoe has a sensor system operably connected to a communication port. Performance data is collected by the system and can be transferred for further use via the communication port. The shoe may contain an electronic module configured to gather data from the sensors. The module may also transmit the data to an external device for further processing. The collected data can be further processed for a variety of different uses or applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Allan M. Schrock, Matthew A. Nurse, Jeffrey C. Pisciotta, Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, James C. Meschter
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Publication number: 20140018946Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Raymond W. Riley, Kevin W. Hoffer, William E. Berner, JR., Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
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Publication number: 20130312291Abstract: Articles of footwear and other devices include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or other devices. Such devices may include an authentication or activation system for providing power or otherwise determining the connection of a sensor in the article of footwear.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventors: William E. Berner, JR., Albert Shum, Charles W. Case, JR., Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
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Patent number: 8568278Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Raymond W. Riley, Kevin W. Hoffer, William E. Berner, Jr., Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
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Publication number: 20130213146Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane R. Weitmann, Ndikum Protus Atang, Andreas Heinrich Steier
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Publication number: 20130213144Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or compression sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Andreas Heinrich Steier
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Publication number: 20130213147Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Ndikum Protus Atang, Andreas Heinrich Steier, Kate Cummings
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Publication number: 20130213145Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Andrew A. Owings, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker, Jeffrey J. Hebert, Martine W. Stillman, Mark A. Tempel, Dane R. Weitmann
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Patent number: 8499476Abstract: Articles of footwear and other devices include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or other devices. Such devices include: (a) a housing, optionally an asymmetrical housing, for receiving an electronic module; (b) release mechanisms for removably mounting the module in the housing; and/or (c) activation/authentication systems for selectively activating the module. Additionally, methods of making articles of footwear or other structures that include such housings, electronic modules, release systems, activation systems, authentication systems, etc. are described. Performance sensing systems and methods of using the above devices for sensing performance characteristics also are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: William E. Berner, Jr., Albert Shum, Charles W. Case, Jr., Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
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Publication number: 20120291564Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. Each sensor includes two electrodes that are in communication with a force sensitive resistive material. Additionally, the sensor system may be provided on an insert that may form a sole member of the article of footwear. The insert may include an airflow system that includes one or more air chambers in communication with one or more air reservoirs through air passages extending therebetween. The insert may also have a multi-layered structure, with the airflow system provided between the layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Allan M. Schrock, Anthony C. Dean
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Publication number: 20120291563Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. Each sensor includes two electrodes that are in communication with a force sensitive resistive material. The electrodes and the force sensitive resistive material may have multi-lobed shapes. Additionally, the sensor system may be provided on an insert that may form a sole member of the article of footwear. The insert may have slits therethrough, and may have a defined peripheral shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Allan M. Schrock, Andrew A. Owings, Michael S. Amos, Anthony C. Dean
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Publication number: 20120234111Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Jordan M. Rice, Allan M. Schrock, Michael S. Amos, Andrew A. Owings, Martine Stillman, Joseph B. Horrell, Jonathan Bing Knight, Dane R. Weitmann, Jeffrey J. Hebert
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Publication number: 20120191229Abstract: A system and method for evaluating an activity includes an article of clothing provided with a sensor capable of detecting the impact of the article of clothing, such as a shoe, on a surface. A system receives and interprets the pattern of impacts made during the performance of the activity. The system compares these impacts with those of a target routine. Iterations of the same performance may be stored in the system so that ongoing progress may be measured. The system may be used to enhance class teaching, in the home, or for Internet competition. The activity may include dance, yoga, martial arts, or similar activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Helen Woo, Allan M. Schrock
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Publication number: 20120179278Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Raymond W. Riley, Kevin W. Hoffer, William E. Berner, JR., Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
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Patent number: 8152695Abstract: Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Raymond W. Riley, Kevin W. Hoffer, William E. Berner, Jr., Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
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Publication number: 20110314702Abstract: Articles of footwear and other devices include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or other devices. Such devices include: (a) a housing, optionally an asymmetrical housing, for receiving an electronic module; (b) release mechanisms for removably mounting the module in the housing; and/or (c) activation/authentication systems for selectively activating the module. Additionally, methods of making articles of footwear or other structures that include such housings, electronic modules, release systems, activation systems, authentication systems, etc. are described. Performance sensing systems and methods of using the above devices for sensing performance characteristics also are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: William E. Berner, JR., Albert Shum, Charles W. Case, JR., Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
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Patent number: 8015732Abstract: Articles of footwear and other devices include modules, e.g., for sensing physical and/or physiological characteristics associated with use of the footwear or other devices. Such devices include: (a) a housing, optionally an asymmetrical housing, for receiving an electronic module; (b) release mechanisms for removably mounting the module in the housing; and/or (c) activation/authentication systems for selectively activating the module. Additionally, methods of making articles of footwear or other structures that include such housings, electronic modules, release systems, activation systems, authentication systems, etc. are described. Performance sensing systems and methods of using the above devices for sensing performance characteristics also are described.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: William E. Berner, Jr., Albert Shum, Charles W. Case, Jr., Allan M. Schrock, James A. Niegowski, William F. Rauchholz
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Publication number: 20110199393Abstract: Non-video game computer user interfaces utilize human foot action to generate input for controlling the interface (e.g., a graphical user interface). Computer systems that use such input may include: (a) at least one input system including one or more sensing devices for sensing action by one or more feet; (b) a data transmission system for transmitting the sensed foot action to (c) a processing system that utilizes the foot action input to provide control data input for a user interface; and (d) an output device for producing a non-video game computer output based, at least in part, on data provided by the processing system. The control data relating to the foot action is used, at least in part, for controlling a user interface associated with the computer output.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Matthew A. Nurse, James C. Meschter, Jeffrey C. Pisciotta, Allan M. Schrock, William F. Rauchholz
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Patent number: 7948834Abstract: A watch that advantageously allows an athlete, such as a runner, to conveniently and instantly calculate a pace at which a distance was traveled. The watch includes a chronographic process and a pace calculation process. In order to determine a pace, the athlete enters the travel distance into the pace calculation process. The athlete then initiates a count by the chronographic process when he or she starts traveling the designated distance. When the athlete finishes traveling the designated distance, he or she stops the count, so that the chronographic process measures the total elapsed time required to travel the designated distance. The pace calculation process then obtains the total elapsed time from the chronographic process, and divides the designated travel distance by the total elapsed time to calculate the pace at which the distance was traveled.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Allan M. Schrock, Edward L. Boyd