Patents by Inventor Can Eldem
Can Eldem 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: 12642330Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure provides a structure for an article of footwear. The sole structure includes a cushioning element having a first material. The sole structure further includes a cradle including a second material, attached to the cushioning element, and including a plate disposed against the cushioning element and a pair of supports extending from opposite ends of the plate. The sole structure also includes a bladder disposed within the cradle between the supports. An upper barrier layer of the bladder contacts the plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2024Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Lai Wa C. Ho, Emily Simmons
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Publication number: 20260068989Abstract: A bladder for an article of footwear includes a first barrier layer formed of a first material, and a second barrier layer formed of a second material. The first barrier layer and the second barrier layer cooperate to form a fluid-filled chamber having a first fluid-filled segment extending along an arcuate path, a second fluid-filled segment extending from a first end of the first fluid-filled segment to a first distal end along a first longitudinal axis, and a third fluid-filled segment extending from a second end of the first fluid-filled segment to a second distal end along a second longitudinal axis parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first barrier layer and the second barrier layer may be joined together define a web area connecting each of the first segment, the second segment, and the third segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2025Publication date: March 12, 2026Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Ryan Nyberg, Levi J. Patton, Eric S. Schindler, Jessica Small
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Patent number: 12490806Abstract: A bladder for an article of footwear includes a first barrier layer formed of a first material, and a second barrier layer formed of a second material. The first barrier layer and the second barrier layer cooperate to form a fluid-filled chamber having a first fluid-filled segment extending along an arcuate path, a second fluid-filled segment extending from a first end of the first fluid-filled segment to a first distal end along a first longitudinal axis, and a third fluid-filled segment extending from a second end of the first fluid-filled segment to a second distal end along a second longitudinal axis parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first barrier layer and the second barrier layer may be joined together define a web area connecting each of the first segment, the second segment, and the third segment.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2023Date of Patent: December 9, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Ryan Nyberg, Levi J. Patton, Eric S. Schindler, Jessica Small
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Publication number: 20250228333Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a cushion member and a chassis. The cushion member extends from a forefoot region to a heel region of the sole structure. The cushion member includes a first series of lobes alternating with a first series of recesses along a length of the cushion member. The first series of lobes and the first series of recesses extend along one of a medial side of the sole structure and a lateral side of the sole structure. The chassis is disposed between the cushion member and the upper and includes a series of first supports alternating with a second series of recesses. The supports of the series of first supports are aligned and in contact with respective lobes of the first series of lobes and the second series of recesses are aligned with the first series of recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2025Publication date: July 17, 2025Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Cassidy R. Levy, Evan Perkins, Emily Simmons, Philip Woodman
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Patent number: 12349762Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2024Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Ryan Nyberg, Levi J. Patton, Eric S. Schindler, Jessica Small
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Publication number: 20250212997Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the heel region, a first segment extending along the peripheral region on a medial side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a first terminal end in the forefoot region, and a second segment spaced apart from the first segment across a width of the sole structure and extending along the peripheral region on a lateral side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a second terminal end in the forefoot region. A peripheral outsole extends along the chamber and a first cushion is disposed between the first segment and the second segment and is exposed through an opening of the peripheral outsole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2025Publication date: July 3, 2025Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
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Publication number: 20250176664Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a midsole. The midsole may include a cushion and a chassis. The cushion extends from a forefoot region to a heel region of the sole structure. The chassis is disposed between a top side of the cushion and the upper. An outsole is mounted to a bottom surface of the midsole. The outsole includes a first outsole portion, a second outsole portion and a third outsole portion. The first outsole portion, the second outsole portion and the third outsole portion are spaced apart from each other so as to provide flexibility to the sole structure. The first outsole portion, the second outsole portion and the third outsole portion may be formed of a first material and a second material. The second material is more durable relative to the first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2025Publication date: June 5, 2025Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Zachary M. Elder, Cassidy R. Levy, Evan Perkins, Emily Simmons, Philip Woodman
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Patent number: 12290135Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a cushion member and a chassis. The cushion member extends from a forefoot region to a heel region of the sole structure. The cushion member includes a first series of lobes alternating with a first series of recesses along a length of the cushion member. The first series of lobes and the first series of recesses extend along one of a medial side of the sole structure and a lateral side of the sole structure. The chassis is disposed between the cushion member and the upper and includes a series of first supports alternating with a second series of recesses. The supports of the series of first supports are aligned and in contact with respective lobes of the first series of lobes and the second series of recesses are aligned with the first series of recesses.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Cassidy R. Levy, Evan Perkins, Emily Simmons, Philip Woodman
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Patent number: 12279671Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the heel region, a first segment extending along the peripheral region on a medial side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a first terminal end in the forefoot region, and a second segment spaced apart from the first segment across a width of the sole structure and extending along the peripheral region on a lateral side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a second terminal end in the forefoot region. A peripheral outsole extends along the chamber and a first cushion is disposed between the first segment and the second segment and is exposed through an opening of the peripheral outsole.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2023Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Wade Flanagan, Craig Fredrick, Ryan Nyberg, Jessica Small
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Patent number: 12250987Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a midsole. The midsole may include a cushion and a chassis. The cushion extends from a forefoot region to a heel region of the sole structure. The chassis is disposed between a top side of the cushion and the upper. An outsole is mounted to a bottom surface of the midsole. The outsole includes a first outsole portion, a second outsole portion and a third outsole portion. The first outsole portion, the second outsole portion and the third outsole portion are spaced apart from each other so as to provide flexibility to the sole structure. The first outsole portion, the second outsole portion and the third outsole portion may be formed of a first material and a second material. The second material is more durable relative to the first material.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Can Eldem, Zachary M. Elder, Cassidy R. Levy, Evan Perkins, Emily Simmons, Philip Woodman
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Patent number: D1096110Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem
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Patent number: D1096111Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem
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Patent number: D1096112Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem
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Patent number: D1097482Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: October 14, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem
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Patent number: D1097489Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: October 14, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem
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Patent number: D1099503Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2024Date of Patent: October 28, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem
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Patent number: D1101374Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2024Date of Patent: November 11, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem
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Patent number: D1101375Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2024Date of Patent: November 11, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem
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Patent number: D1111379Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: February 10, 2026Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem
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Patent number: D1113116Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Can Eldem