Patents by Inventor Andrew Caine
Andrew Caine 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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Publication number: 20160007677Abstract: A sole member for an article of footwear includes a composite sole structure and a reinforcing member. The sole structure may comprise two layers of woven composite material. The two layers have substantially similar woven patterns. The sole structure includes bulging portions with centrally recessed portions. The reinforcing member fits into channels associated with the bulging portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 9220320Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate and a first elongate support member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. The first support member may extend horizontally away from the first ground engaging member in a direction toward a region of the sole component adjacent to a gap in the sole component.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20150366296Abstract: A sole structure including a cleat assembly is disclosed. The cleat assembly includes a covering member, an actuating assembly and a cleat sub-assembly. The cleat sub-assembly includes a cleat member that can extend in length under a force applied by a foot. The actuating assembly directs force applied by a foot at the covering member to the cleat member so that the cleat can extend and penetrate further into a ground surface. The actuating assembly can include a pivot plate that pivots about an angled portion of the cleat sub-assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine
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Patent number: 9138027Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate. The sole component may also include a plurality of elongate support members extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member; wherein three or more support members of the plurality of support members are unevenly spaced about the ground engaging member. The spaces between the unevenly spaced support members may be devoid of additional support members, and the three or more support members may be independent of other ground engaging members.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 9119438Abstract: A sole member for an article of footwear includes a composite sole structure and a reinforcing member. The sole structure may comprise two layers of woven composite material. The two layers have substantially similar woven patterns. The sole structure includes bulging portions with centrally recessed portions. The reinforcing member fits into channels associated with the bulging portions.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20150237964Abstract: An interchangeable cleat system for an article of footwear includes an outer sole member with a plurality of fixed cleat members and a plurality of removable cleat members. The spacing between the removable cleat members and the fixed cleat members may be approximately constant in at least one portion of the article of footwear. The differences in height between the removable cleat members and the fixed cleat members may be approximately constant within a portion of the outer sole member. The cleat system can include at least three sets of cleat members that can be interchanged over different portions of the outer sole member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20150208763Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate and a plurality of elongate support members extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. At least two of the plurality of support members may be disposed on opposite sides of the first ground engaging member and are substantially parallel with one another, but not aligned with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 8997381Abstract: An interchangeable cleat system for an article of footwear includes an outer sole member with a plurality of fixed cleat members and a plurality of removable cleat members. The spacing between the removable cleat members and the fixed cleat members may be approximately constant in at least one portion of the article of footwear. The differences in height between the removable cleat members and the fixed cleat members may be approximately constant within a portion of the outer sole member. The cleat system can include at least three sets of cleat members that can be interchanged over different portions of the outer sole member.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 8966787Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate and a plurality of elongate support members extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. At least two of the plurality of support members may be disposed on opposite sides of the first ground engaging member and are substantially parallel with one another, but not aligned with one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20150000163Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, and a first elongate support member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. The first support member may have a downward facing surface with a first facet and a second facet, wherein each of the first facet and the second facet are angled at different non-horizontal orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20150000162Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, and a first elongate support member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. The first support member may have a downward facing surface with a first facet and a second facet, wherein each of the first facet and the second facet are angled at different non-horizontal orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Publication number: 20140338230Abstract: Embodiments relating to a lightweight sole structure are disclosed. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a lobed member having a protruding portion associated with a cleat member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a chambered member located in an indention in an intermediate member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a cleat member having an outer layer, an intermediate layer, and an inner layer. In some embodiments, a method of making a sole structure may include injecting a chambered member in between an upper member and an intermediate member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a plurality of zones having varying degrees of flexibility. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include cleat members having penetrating portions for penetrating into the ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Sergio Cavaliere, Andrew Caine
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Publication number: 20140331418Abstract: Embodiments relating to a lightweight sole structure are disclosed. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a lobed member having a protruding portion associated with a cleat member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a chambered member located in an indention in an intermediate member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a cleat member having an outer layer, an intermediate layer, and an inner layer. In some embodiments, a method of making a sole structure may include injecting a chambered member in between an upper member and an intermediate member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a plurality of zones having varying degrees of flexibility. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include cleat members having penetrating portions for penetrating into the ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 8806779Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, and a first elongate support member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. The first support member may have a downward facing surface with a first facet and a second facet, wherein each of the first facet and the second facet are angled at different non-horizontal orientation.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 8720086Abstract: A cleat member is provided for use with an article of footwear. The cleat member includes an outer layer formed from a first material and an inner layer formed from a second material. The inner layer is at least partially encapsulated by the outer layer. The first material is distinct from the second material. A hole extends completely through the cleat member.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Paul Hooper, Sergio Cavaliere, Andrew Caine
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Patent number: 8713819Abstract: Embodiments relating to a lightweight sole structure are disclosed. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a lobed member having a protruding portion associated with a cleat member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a chambered member located in an indention in an intermediate member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a cleat member having an outer layer, an intermediate layer, and an inner layer. In some embodiments, a method of making a sole structure may include injecting a chambered member in between an upper member and an intermediate member. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a plurality of zones having varying degrees of flexibility. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include cleat members having penetrating portions for penetrating into the ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 8631588Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber for an article of footwear and a method for manufacturing the chamber are disclosed. The chamber may be incorporated into a sole structure of the footwear and includes a central area and a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central area. The lobes are in fluid communication with the central area and are formed from a first surface, a second surface, and a sidewall. The sidewall joins with the first surface with the second surface to seal the fluid within the chamber, but no internal connections are generally utilized to join interior portions of the first surface with interior portions of the second surface. The fluid within the chamber may be air at a pressure that is approximately equal to an ambient pressure.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Eric S. Schindler, Sebastien Mermet, Troy C. Lindner, Andrew Caine
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Patent number: 8615901Abstract: An article of footwear with a shock absorbing heel system is disclosed. The heel system includes a lower heel plate, a set of support members, and an upper heel plate. Also, the heel system includes a heel cover configured to hide the upper heel plate from view. The lower heel plate is associated with a cantilever portion that supports the upper heel plate laterally. As force is applied to the heel system, the support members may compress slightly and the cantilever portion may lower, absorbing energy and or shocks applied by the ground.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Caine, Emily B. Dennison, Fred G. Fagergren, Mihwa Hong, Scott Portzline, Blake Rhulen
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Publication number: 20130139412Abstract: A sole member for an article of footwear includes a composite sole structure and a reinforcing member. The sole structure may comprise two layers of woven composite material. The two layers have substantially similar woven patterns. The sole structure includes bulging portions with centrally recessed portions. The reinforcing member fits into channels associated with the bulging portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere
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Patent number: 8453349Abstract: Traction elements for an article of footwear can include stabilizer elements. An extendable traction element for an article of footwear can include an elongatable extender attached to another portion of a sole structure. An actuator can rest within the extender and cause elongation of the extender in response to a force from the foot of a wearer.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Auger, Brian D. Baker, Andrew Caine, Sergio Cavaliere, Daniel W. Peter, Timothy J. Smith