Patents by Inventor Catherine F. Morrison
Catherine F. Morrison 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: 20230301371Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to adaptive support garments including adaptive support structures, lacing systems, and an adaptive engine are discussed. In an example, an adaptive support apparel system includes an activity sensor, an adaptive support garment, and a control circuit. The activity sensor monitors activity of a user. The adaptive support garment includes an integrated adaptive support system coupled to the adaptive engine to automatically adjust a portion of the adaptive support garment through manipulation of the adaptive support system. The control circuit configured to send commands to the adaptive engine in response to input received from the activity sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Jennifer L. Bishop, Baron C. Brandt, Michael T. Horne, Daniel A. Judelson, Nina Nguyen, Summer L. Schneider, Holli Pheil, Shawn A. Grening, Catherine F. Morrison
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Patent number: 10709179Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that includes an impact shell and an impact attenuating component, which is less rigid than the impact shell. The impact attenuation component may include a series of channels or grooves on a posterior side, facing away from the impact shell.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Carl Behrend, Oliver McLachlan, Catherine F. Morrison
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Patent number: 10701991Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that is comprised of an impact shell and an impact attenuating structure. The impact shell includes two shell portions that are moveably hinged to one another to conform to the underlying protected portion, such as an athlete's shin region. The protective apparatus also utilizes an impact attenuating structure that functions to attenuate an impact force as well as serve as a hinge between the two-part shell. Additional aspects include a puncture prevention element that is positioned between the two shell portions to resist impalement at the hinge junction formed between the two shell portions. Further, additional aspects utilize one or more channels on a posterior surface of the impact attenuating structure to aid in guiding the articulation of the impact attenuating structure in a location related to the shell articulation joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Carl Behrend, Oliver McLachlan, Catherine F. Morrison, Ryan P. Henry
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Publication number: 20190166927Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a protective pad that is comprised of an impact shell and a damping component. The damping component may be formed by a plurality of connecting members that are separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping lattice and the impact shell. The damping component may also be formed by a sheet-like form that is separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping sheet and the impact shell. The damping component is formed from an elastomer that aids in absorbing a portion of an impact force that is distributed across the damping component by the impact shell. The dampening component may be affixed to the impact shell by way of a coupling frame that is incorporated into the impact shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Carl Behrend, Oliver McLachlan, Catherine F. Morrison
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Patent number: 10259241Abstract: A customization system for an article of equipment includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate the article. A partial vacuum applied to the article when disposed within the recess through ports in the bottom surface of the recess holds the article in place within the recess while the cylinder rotates during printing. A gasket can be included between the recess in the cylinder and the article to provide an airtight seal to hold the article in place.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Catherine F. Morrison
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Patent number: 10206437Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a protective pad that is comprised of an impact shell and a damping component. The damping component may be formed by a plurality of connecting members that are separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping lattice and the impact shell. The damping component may also be formed by a sheet-like form that is separated from the impact shell by a plurality of extension members that extend between the damping sheet and the impact shell. The damping component is formed from an elastomer that aids in absorbing a portion of an impact force that is distributed across the damping component by the impact shell. The dampening component may be affixed to the impact shell by way of a coupling frame that is incorporated into the impact shell.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Carl Behrend, Oliver McLachlan, Catherine F. Morrison
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Patent number: 9968159Abstract: A shoe may comprise an upper and a sole structure that includes a plurality of support elements located in a plantar region. Each of the support elements may be non-destructively removable from and replaceable into the sole structure. The shoe may comprise a plurality of sensors configured to measure force exerted in a footbed region of the article of footwear, as well as a processor communicatively coupled to the sensors. The processor may be configured to receive input indicative of forces measured by the sensors and to transmit data based on that input. Methods utilizing the article may include removing a support element and replacing the removed support element with a replacement support element.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Catherine F. Morrison, Scott C. Holt, Dervin A. James, Ty A. Ransom
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Patent number: 9635901Abstract: A shoe may comprise an upper and a sole structure that includes a plurality of support elements located in a plantar region. Each of the support elements may be non-destructively removable from and replaceable into the sole structure. The shoe may comprise a plurality of sensors configured to measure force exerted in a footbed region of the article of footwear, as well as a processor communicatively coupled to the sensors. The processor may be configured to receive input indicative of forces measured by the sensors and to transmit data based on that input. Methods utilizing the article may include removing a support element and replacing the removed support element with a replacement support element.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Catherine F. Morrison, Scott C. Holt, Dervin A. James, Ty A. Ransom
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Publication number: 20170105474Abstract: A shoe may comprise an upper and a sole structure that includes a plurality of support elements located in a plantar region. Each of the support elements may be non-destructively removable from and replaceable into the sole structure. The shoe may comprise a plurality of sensors configured to measure force exerted in a footbed region of the article of footwear, as well as a processor communicatively coupled to the sensors. The processor may be configured to receive input indicative of forces measured by the sensors and to transmit data based on that input. Methods utilizing the article may include removing a support element and replacing the removed support element with a replacement support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Catherine F. Morrison, Scott C. Holt, Dervin A. James, Ty A. Ransom
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Publication number: 20170105476Abstract: A shoe may comprise an upper and a sole structure that includes a plurality of support elements located in a plantar region. Each of the support elements may be non-destructively removable from and replaceable into the sole structure. The shoe may comprise a plurality of sensors configured to measure force exerted in a footbed region of the article of footwear, as well as a processor communicatively coupled to the sensors. The processor may be configured to receive input indicative of forces measured by the sensors and to transmit data based on that input. Methods utilizing the article may include removing a support element and replacing the removed support element with a replacement support element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Catherine F. Morrison, Scott C. Holt, Dervin A. James, Ty A. Ransom
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Patent number: 9545131Abstract: A shoe may comprise an upper and a sole structure that includes a plurality of support elements located in a plantar region. Each of the support elements may be non-destructively removable from and replaceable into the sole structure. The shoe may comprise a plurality of sensors configured to measure force exerted in a footbed region of the article of footwear, as well as a processor communicatively coupled to the sensors. The processor may be configured to receive input indicative of forces measured by the sensors and to transmit data based on that input. Methods utilizing the article may include removing a support element and replacing the removed support element with a replacement support element.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Catherine F. Morrison, Scott C. Holt, Dervin A. James, Ty A. Ransom
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Publication number: 20160316827Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that includes an impact shell and an impact attenuating component, which is less rigid than the impact shell. The impact attenuation component may include a series of channels or grooves on a posterior side, facing away from the impact shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Carl Behrend, Oliver McLachlan, Catherine F. Morrison
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Patent number: 9475309Abstract: A customization system for a tubular article of apparel includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the tubular article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the tubular article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate one or more regions of increased thickness on the tubular article. By providing recesses in the cylinder that correspond to the regions of increased thickness, the tubular article can present a substantially uniform flat surface for printing the graphic upon.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Catherine F. Morrison
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Publication number: 20160303876Abstract: A customization system for an article of equipment includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate the article. A partial vacuum applied to the article when disposed within the recess through ports in the bottom surface of the recess holds the article in place within the recess while the cylinder rotates during printing. A gasket can be included between the recess in the cylinder and the article to provide an airtight seal to hold the article in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Catherine F. Morrison
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Patent number: 9409414Abstract: A customization system for an article of equipment includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate the article. A partial vacuum applied to the article when disposed within the recess through ports in the bottom surface of the recess holds the article in place within the recess while the cylinder rotates during printing. A gasket can be included between the recess in the cylinder and the article to provide an airtight seal to hold the article in place.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Catherine F. Morrison
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Publication number: 20160185129Abstract: A customization system for a tubular article of apparel includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the tubular article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the tubular article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate one or more regions of increased thickness on the tubular article. By providing recesses in the cylinder that correspond to the regions of increased thickness, the tubular article can present a substantially uniform flat surface for printing the graphic upon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Catherine F. Morrison
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Patent number: 9321257Abstract: A customization system for a tubular article of apparel includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the tubular article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the tubular article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate one or more regions of increased thickness on the tubular article. By providing recesses in the cylinder that correspond to the regions of increased thickness, the tubular article can present a substantially uniform flat surface for printing the graphic upon.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Catherine F. Morrison
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Publication number: 20160088882Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that is comprised of an impact shell and an impact attenuating structure. The impact shell includes two shell portions that are moveably hinged to one another to conform to the underlying protected portion, such as an athlete's shin region. The protective apparatus also utilizes an impact attenuating structure that functions to attenuate an impact force as well as serve as a hinge between the two-part shell. Additional aspects include a puncture prevention element that is positioned between the two shell portions to resist impalement at the hinge junction formed between the two shell portions. Further, additional aspects utilize one or more channels on a posterior surface of the impact attenuating structure to aid in guiding the articulation of the impact attenuating structure in a location related to the shell articulation joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Carl Behrend, Oliver McLachlan, Catherine F. Morrison, Ryan P. Henry
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Patent number: 9198471Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that is comprised of an impact shell and an impact attenuating structure. The impact shell includes two discrete portions that are moveably hinged to one another to conform to the underlying protected portion, such as an athlete's shin region. The protective apparatus also utilizes an impact attenuating structure that functions to attenuate an impact force as well as serve as a hinge between the two-part shell. Additional aspects include a puncture prevention element that is positioned between the two shell portions to resist impalement at the hinge junction formed between the two shell portions. Further, additional aspects utilize one or more channels on a posterior surface of the impact attenuating structure to aid in guiding the articulation of the impact attenuating structure in a location related to the shell articulation joint.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Carl Behrend, Oliver McLachlan, Catherine F. Morrison
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Publication number: 20140300675Abstract: A customization system for an article of equipment includes a printing system for printing a graphic onto the article. The customization system also includes a cylinder for holding the article for printing a graphic upon the article. The cylinder can include one or more recesses in the outer surface of the cylinder to accommodate the article. A partial vacuum applied to the article when disposed within the recess through ports in the bottom surface of the recess holds the article in place within the recess while the cylinder rotates during printing. A gasket can be included between the recess in the cylinder and the article to provide an airtight seal to hold the article in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Miller, Catherine F. Morrison