Patents by Inventor Brian Christensen

Brian Christensen 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).

  • Training footwear
    Patent number: 9462846
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, Michael Andrews, Kevin Leary, Ricardo Vestuti, Brian Christensen, Paul Shinney
  • Sole and article of footwear
    Patent number: 9402441
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and soles are disclosed. The article of footwear may include an upper; an outer midsole having a base coupled to the upper, and a rim portion extending from the periphery of the base, wherein the rim portion defines a plurality of spaced apart gaps; and an inner midsole disposed interiorly to the rim portion, wherein a portion of the inner midsole is disposed in at least one gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, Matthew J. Montross, Alexandre Leblanc, Paul E. Litchfield, William Marvin, Frank Millette
  • transformation and expression of genes in
    Patent number: 9253952
    Abstract: The present disclosure embraces Kalanchoë interspecific hybrid plants, and considers rol transformation in Kalanchoë species and hybrids. Disclosed herein are methodology and the like for producing rol-transformed Kalanchoë interspecific hybrid plants, as well as resultant rol-transformed Kalanchoë interspecific hybrid plants with novel phenotypes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, KNUD JEPSEN A/S
    Inventors: Ellen Margrethe Skovsgaard Christensen, Renate Petra Brigitte Müller, Henrik Vlk Lütken, Josefine Nymark Hegelund, Line Jensen, Brian Christensen, Else Bollerup Jensen, Kai Lønne Nielsen
  • AGROBACTERIUM RHIZOGENES TRANSFORMATION AND EXPRESSION OF ROL GENES IN KALANCHOE
    Publication number: 20160032311
    Abstract: The present disclosure embraces Kalanchoë interspecific hybrid plants, and considers rol transformation in Kalanchoë species and hybrids. Disclosed herein are methodology and the like for producing rol-transformed Kalanchoë interspecific hybrid plants, as well as resultant rol-transformed Kalanchoë interspecific hybrid plants with novel phenotypes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Ellen Margrethe Skovsgaard Christensen, Renate Petra Brigitte Müller, Henrik Vlk Lütken, Josefine Nymark Hegelund, Line Jensen, Brian Christensen, Else Bollerup Jensen, Kai Lonne Nielsen
  • Article of footwear having an adjustable ride
    Patent number: 9144266
    Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole. The sole has an upper sole member, a lower sole member, and at least one inflatable bladder disposed between the upper sole member and the lower sole member. The at least one inflatable bladder has an inflated state and a deflated state. A distance between the upper sole member and the lower sole member is greater in the inflated state than the deflated state. Varying the inflation of the inflatable bladder varies the amount of cushioning in the sole and the thickness of the sole so that the shoe can serve as a multipurpose shoe for activities requiring different amounts of cushioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: REEBOK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, Paul Davis, William Marvin
  • Smooth shoe uppers and methods for producing them
    Patent number: 9101179
    Abstract: Shoe uppers having smooth seams and methods for producing them are disclosed. In one embodiment the upper uses thermoplastic seam tape which forms bonds between contiguous upper sections after being subjected to heat and/or pressure. In another embodiment, different parts of the shoe can be joined using hidden seams. Close seams can also be covered with a transfer material adapted to give the interior and/or exterior of the upper a smooth surface. In yet another embodiment, a method is disclosed which allows three-dimensional upper sections to be bonded on a last using thermoplastic seam tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: William Marvin, Paul Litchfield, Brian Christensen, Paul Davis
  • Article of Footwear Having an Adjustable Ride
    Publication number: 20150075029
    Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole. The sole has an upper sole member, a lower sole member, and at least one inflatable bladder disposed between the upper sole member and the lower sole member. The at least one inflatable bladder has an inflated state and a deflated state. A distance between the upper sole member and the lower sole member is greater in the inflated state than the deflated state. Varying the inflation of the inflatable bladder varies the amount of cushioning in the sole and the thickness of the sole so that the shoe can serve as a multipurpose shoe for activities requiring different amounts of cushioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Brian CHRISTENSEN, Paul Davis, William Marvin
  • Sole And Article Of Footwear
    Publication number: 20150052782
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and soles are disclosed. The article of footwear may include an upper; an outer midsole having a base coupled to the upper, and a rim portion extending from the periphery of the base, wherein the rim portion defines a plurality of spaced apart gaps; and an inner midsole disposed interiorly to the rim portion, wherein a portion of the inner midsole is disposed in at least one gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Brian CHRISTENSEN, Matthew J. MONTROSS, Alexandre LEBLANC, Paul E. LITCHFIELD, William MARVIN, Frank MILLETTE
  • Article of footwear having an adjustable ride
    Patent number: 8919013
    Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole. The sole has an upper sole member, a lower sole member, and at least one inflatable bladder disposed between the upper sole member and the lower sole member. The at least one inflatable bladder has an inflated state and a deflated state. A distance between the upper sole member and the lower sole member is greater in the inflated state than the deflated state. Varying the inflation of the inflatable bladder varies the amount of cushioning in the sole and the thickness of the sole so that the shoe can serve as a multipurpose shoe for activities requiring different amounts of cushioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, Paul Davis, William Marvin
  • Sole And Article Of Footwear Having A Pod Assembly
    Publication number: 20140283413
    Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes: an upper sole portion; and a pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the upper sole portion, wherein the pod assembly extends from a lateral heel portion of the sole to a medial forefoot portion of the sole such that the plurality of pods compress substantially in sequence through a gait cycle of a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Brian CHRISTENSEN, William MARVIN, Paul E. LITCHFIELD
  • Sole And Article Of Footwear
    Publication number: 20140245641
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and soles are disclosed. The article of footwear may include an upper; an outer midsole having a base coupled to the upper, and a rim portion extending from the periphery of the base, wherein the rim portion defines a plurality of spaced apart gaps; and an inner midsole disposed interiorly to the rim portion, wherein a portion of the inner midsole is disposed in at least one gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, Matthew J. Montross, Alexandre Leblanc, Paul E. Litchfield, William Marvin, Frank Millette
  • Training Footwear
    Publication number: 20140215849
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Paul E. LITCHFIELD, William MCINNIS, Michael ANDREWS, Kevin LEARY, Ricardo VESTUTI, Brian CHRISTENSEN, Paul SHINNEY
  • Training Footwear
    Patent number: 8713817
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Paul E. Litchfield, William McInnis, Michael Andrews, Kevin Leary, Ricardo Vestuti, Brian Christensen, Paul Shinney
  • Smooth Shoe Uppers And Methods For Producing Them
    Publication number: 20140115922
    Abstract: Shoe uppers having smooth seams and methods for producing them are disclosed. In one embodiment the upper uses thermoplastic seam tape which forms bonds between contiguous upper sections after being subjected to heat and/or pressure. In another embodiment, different parts of the shoe can be joined using hidden seams. Close seams can also be covered with a transfer material adapted to give the interior and/or exterior of the upper a smooth surface. In yet another embodiment, a method is disclosed which allows three-dimensional upper sections to be bonded on a last using thermoplastic seam tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: William MARVIN, Paul LITCHFIELD, Brian CHRISTENSEN, Paul DAVIS
  • Sole and article of footwear
    Patent number: 8707587
    Abstract: Articles of footwear and soles are disclosed. The article of footwear may include an upper; an outer midsole having a base coupled to the upper, and a rim portion extending from the periphery of the base, wherein the rim portion defines a plurality of spaced apart gaps; and an inner midsole disposed interiorly to the rim portion, wherein a portion of the inner midsole is disposed in at least one gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, Matthew J. Montross, Alexandre Leblanc, Paul E. Litchfield, William Marvin, Frank Millette
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D711636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, Dennis Gaboriault, Ricardo Vestuti
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D719331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, Dennis Gaboriault, Paul Litchfield, Ricardo Vestuti
  • Flashlight package
    Patent number: D729620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Simple Products Corporation
    Inventor: Brian Christensen
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D730638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: Brian Christensen, Ricardo Vestuti
  • Shoe
    Patent number: D734008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Reebok International Limited
    Inventors: William Marvin, Brian Christensen