Patents by Inventor Bradley S. Long
Bradley S. Long 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: 10905195Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The upper is configured to receive a foot, and the outsole is secured to the upper. The outsole defines a plurality of apertures extending entirely through the outsole. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging surface positioned at a first elevation. The midsole is positionable such that a lower surface of the midsole extends into the apertures of the outsole and is exposed by the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. McDonald, Bradley S. Long
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Publication number: 20180263336Abstract: A plurality of fluid-filled chambers may be incorporated into sole structures of articles of footwear. The chambers may be configured to be substantially diamond-shaped. The chambers may lie within cavities formed by a lower surface of the midsole and may extend into apertures in the outsole. The apertures in the outsole may be aligned with the cavities of the midsole. The chambers may be bounded by bounding regions between and at the perimeter of the chambers. The bounding regions may be formed of a polymer foam material of the midsole. The chambers may additionally be connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Denis Dekovic, Bradley S. Long, Brian E. Santa Maria, Benjamin A. Shaffer, Danielle L. Taylor
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Patent number: 10010136Abstract: A plurality of fluid-filled chambers may be incorporated into sole structures of articles of footwear. The chambers may be configured to be substantially diamond-shaped. The chambers may lie within cavities formed by a lower surface of the midsole and may extend into apertures in the outsole. The apertures in the outsole may be aligned with the cavities of the midsole. The chambers may be bounded by bounding regions between and at the perimeter of the chambers. The bounding regions may be formed of a polymer foam material of the midsole. The chambers may additionally be connected.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin A. Shaffer, Denis Dekovic, Bradley S. Long, Brian E. Santa Maria, Danielle L. Taylor
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Patent number: 9883715Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The upper is configured to receive a foot, and the outsole is secured to the upper. The outsole defines a plurality of apertures extending entirely through the outsole. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging surface positioned at a first elevation. The midsole is positionable such that a lower surface of the midsole extends into the apertures of the outsole and is exposed by the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. McDonald, Bradley S. Long
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Publication number: 20170318904Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The upper is configured to receive a foot, and the outsole is secured to the upper. The outsole defines a plurality of apertures extending entirely through the outsole. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging surface positioned at a first elevation. The midsole is positionable such that a lower surface of the midsole extends into the apertures of the outsole and is exposed by the apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Steven C. McDonald, Bradley S. Long
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Patent number: 9723890Abstract: An article of footwear may include a knitted component formed of multiple knitted component portions. The knitted component includes a body portion and a heel portion. The body portion is formed of unitary knit construction and extends through a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and at least partially into a heel region of the article of footwear. The heel portion is formed of unitary knit construction and extends through the heel region and includes a cuff that defines a throat opening of the upper for receiving a foot. The body portion and the heel portion are joined along adjacent edges to form the knitted component. Knitting directions of the knitted component portions vary along the adjacent edges. An overlay element may also be provided to cover a seam attaching the adjacent edges of the knitted component portions.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Bradley S. Long, Atikom Tappatarnpornsuk, Peter R. Savage
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Patent number: 9107470Abstract: An article of footwear with a pivot portion including a plurality of flex grooves is disclosed. The plurality of flex grooves provides increased flexibility in different portions of a sole of the article. In addition, a periphery of the sole includes sole pods to increase the traction on the periphery of the sole.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Ann Marie Catherine Fallow, Timothy S. Ferrigan, Patricia J. Graser, Young Jin Kim, Bradley S. Long, Ann-Marie Paz, Christine L. Saito, Helen Woo
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Publication number: 20150143716Abstract: An article of footwear may include a knitted component formed of multiple knitted component portions. The knitted component includes a body portion and a heel portion. The body portion is formed of unitary knit construction and extends through a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and at least partially into a heel region of the article of footwear. The heel portion is formed of unitary knit construction and extends through the heel region and includes a cuff that defines a throat opening of the upper for receiving a foot. The body portion and the heel portion are joined along adjacent edges to form the knitted component. Knitting directions of the knitted component portions vary along the adjacent edges. An overlay element may also be provided to cover a seam attaching the adjacent edges of the knitted component portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Bradley S. Long, Atikom Tappatarnpornsuk, Peter R. Savage
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Publication number: 20150068065Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The upper is configured to receive a foot, and the outsole is secured to the upper. The outsole defines a plurality of apertures extending entirely through the outsole. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging surface positioned at a first elevation. The midsole is positionable such that a lower surface of the midsole extends into the apertures of the outsole and is exposed by the apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Steven C. McDonald, Bradley S. Long
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Patent number: 8919016Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The upper is configured to receive a foot, and the outsole is secured to the upper. The outsole defines a plurality of apertures extending entirely through the outsole. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging surface positioned at a first elevation. The midsole is positionable such that a lower surface of the midsole extends into the apertures of the outsole and is exposed by the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. McDonald, Bradley S. Long
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Patent number: 8875418Abstract: A tendon assembly for an article of footwear is disclosed. The tendon assembly includes a tendon positioned between a base layer and a cover layer in a non-bonded manner such that the tendon may move freely within the layers. The tendon assembly may be rigidly secured to a shoe upper. One end of the tendon may be rigidly secured at or near the sole of the footwear. A second portion of the tendon may be integrated with a fastening system of the footwear such that the tendon may pull the footwear upper snugly against a wearer's foot to provide added support.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Bradley S. Long
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Patent number: 8850721Abstract: An article of footwear with a pair of arch members is disclosed. The arch members provide the only structural connection between a forefoot portion of a sole and a heel portion of the sole. In particular, the arch members provide a connection between a forefoot portion and a rearward portion of the heel portion of the sole.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Bradley S. Long, James C. Meschter, Benjamin A. Shaffer
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Publication number: 20140287132Abstract: Nutritious snack or trail mix compositions, each having a stable moisture content and improved shelf life, and representing a variety of ingredient mixtures and flavors derived from pre-determined blend of meat jerky, raw nuts/sprouted nuts/seeds, and dried fruits is disclosed. Methods of preparing and packaging such nutritious snack or trail mix compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: I Make Snacks, LLCInventors: Christian J. Watson, Bradley S. Long, Heather M. Long
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Publication number: 20130298425Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The upper is configured to receive a foot, and the outsole is secured to the upper. The outsole defines a plurality of apertures extending entirely through the outsole. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging surface positioned at a first elevation. The midsole is positionable such that a lower surface of the midsole extends into the apertures of the outsole and is exposed by the apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Steven C. McDonald, Bradley S. Long
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Patent number: 8474155Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole. The upper is configured to receive a foot, and the outsole is secured to the upper. The outsole defines a plurality of apertures extending entirely through the outsole. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging surface positioned at a first elevation. The midsole is positionable such that a lower surface of the midsole extends into the apertures of the outsole and is exposed by the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. McDonald, Bradley S. Long
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Patent number: 8333024Abstract: An article of footwear with a pivot portion including a plurality of flex grooves is disclosed. The plurality of flex grooves provides increased flexibility in different portions of a sole of the article. In addition, a periphery of the sole includes sole pods to increase the traction on the periphery of the sole.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Ann Marie Catherine Fallow, Timothy S. Ferrigan, Patricia J. Graser, Young jin Kim, Bradley S. Long, Ann-Marie Paz, Christine L. Saito, Helen Woo
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Publication number: 20120233885Abstract: A plurality of fluid-filled chambers may be incorporated into sole structures of articles of footwear. The chambers may be configured to be substantially diamond-shaped. The chambers may lie within cavities formed by a lower surface of the midsole and may extend into apertures in the outsole. The apertures in the outsole may be aligned with the cavities of the midsole. The chambers may be bounded by bounding regions between and at the perimeter of the chambers. The bounding regions may be formed of a polymer foam material of the midsole. The chambers may additionally be connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin A. Shaffer, Denis Dekovic, Bradley S. Long, Brian E. Santa Maria, Danielle L. Taylor
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Publication number: 20120198727Abstract: A tendon assembly for an article of footwear is disclosed. The tendon assembly includes a tendon positioned between a base layer and a cover layer in a non-bonded manner such that the tendon may move freely within the layers. The tendon assembly may be rigidly secured to a shoe upper. One end of the tendon may be rigidly secured at or near the sole of the footwear. A second portion of the tendon may be integrated with a fastening system of the footwear such that the tendon may pull the footwear upper snugly against a wearer's foot to provide added support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventor: Bradley S. Long
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Publication number: 20110203137Abstract: An article of footwear with a pair of arch members is disclosed. The arch members provide the only structural connection between a forefoot portion of a sole and a heel portion of the sole. In particular, the arch members provide a connection between a forefoot portion and a rearward portion of the heel portion of the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Bradley S. Long, James C. Meschter, Benjamin A. Shaffer
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Publication number: 20100107448Abstract: An article of footwear with a pivot portion including a plurality of flex grooves is disclosed. The plurality of flex grooves provides increased flexibility in different portions of a sole of the article. In addition, a periphery of the sole includes sole pods to increase the traction on the periphery of the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Ann Marie Catherine Fallow, Timothy S. Ferrigan, Patricia J. Graser, Young Jin Kim, Bradley S. Long, Ann-Marie Paz, Christine L. Saito, Helen Woo