Patents by Inventor Brian G. Prevo

Brian G. Prevo 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).

  • Publication number: 20240298743
    Abstract: Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Devon Frazier, Walter M. Hancock, Dave Klinger, Robert Mervar, Brian G. Prevo, Hilary Walker
  • Patent number: 12082640
    Abstract: Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Devon Frazier, Walter M. Hancock, Dave Klinger, Robert Mervar, Brian G. Prevo, Hilary Walker
  • Publication number: 20240277103
    Abstract: A knitted component with a surface that includes first areas and second areas having different relative coefficient of frictions and formed in an alternating pattern. The first areas of the first surface are 40% to 80% of the total surface area for the first surface. The alternating pattern may be in the form of concentric shapes. The alternating pattern may have linear boundaries and curvilinear boundaries between first areas and second areas. The first areas can be formed from a first yarn having a core and a coating. The coating at least partially surrounds the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Nicola Danby, Mohamed Mohamed, Arthur Parker Molinari, Brian G. Prevo, Batiste Remy, Wil Sixour, Alan Wight
  • Patent number: 12004590
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Patent number: 11998080
    Abstract: Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Devon Frazier, Walter M. Hancock, Dave Klinger, Robert Mervar, Brian G. Prevo, Hilary Walker
  • Patent number: 11987684
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20240117136
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20230397694
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20230130760
    Abstract: Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Devon Frazier, Walter M. Hancock, Dave Klinger, Robert Mervar, Brian G. Prevo, Hilary Walker
  • Publication number: 20230087149
    Abstract: A knitted component with a surface that includes first areas and second areas having different relative coefficient of frictions and that are formed in an alternating pattern. The first areas of the first surface are 40% to 80% of the total surface area for the first surface. The alternating pattern may be in the form of concentric shapes. The alternating pattern may have linear boundaries and curvilinear boundaries between first areas and second areas. The first areas can be formed from a first yarn having a core and a coating. The coating at least partially surrounds the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Nicola Danby, Mohamed Mohamed, Arthur Parker Molinari, Brian G. Prevo, Batiste Rémy, Wil Sixour, Alan Wight
  • Patent number: 11564443
    Abstract: Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Devon Frazier, Walter M. Hancock, Dave Klinger, Robert Mervar, Brian G. Prevo, Hilary Walker
  • Publication number: 20230002577
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Patent number: 11447615
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20210079188
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20210078276
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Eloise E. Mariotte, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20210079186
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20210076772
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Hossein Allen Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Eloise E. Mariotte, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20210078275
    Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Hossein A. Baghdadi, Jay Constantinou, Joseph Thomas Muth, Brian G. Prevo, Bradley C. Tutmark
  • Publication number: 20210030108
    Abstract: Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Devon Frazier, Walter M. Hancock, Dave Klinger, Robert Mervar, Brian G. Prevo, Hilary Walker
  • Publication number: 20210030115
    Abstract: Films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles including thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are described, as are methods of making the films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles. These films, fibers, filaments, yarns and textiles can be used to make articles of apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment. When thermoformed, the thermoplastic elastomeric compositions can impart abrasion resistance, traction, and other advantageous properties to the articles. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Devon Frazier, Walter M. Hancock, Dave Klinger, Robert Mervar, Brian G. Prevo, Hilary Walker